7. Kids Velodrome Track Cycling Sessions, Manchester
If you’ve got a budding Trott, Storey or Pendleton in the family, then this is the perfect opportunity to give them the chance to try track cycling.
Supported by Francis Transport, nine to 16 year olds will be able to join hour-long sessions with two coaches, and see how fast they can go in a one lap time trial, winning a certificate and waterbottle on the way.
There are bikes and shoes available to hire, so you don’t need to have your own kit, and track cycling is a lot of fun. Availability is limited though, so make sure you contact the National Cycling Centre to check there is space and book on.
Dates: 7th to 18th April
More info: National Cycling Centre
Location: National Cycling Centre, Manchester
8. Lanhydrock Trails and Treasure Hunt
Explore the newly opened off-road cycling trails at the Natural Trust owned Lanhydrock in Cornwall.
With over 10 km of winding blue and green cross country trails meandering through the woodland, you’ll be able to pedal to your hearts content. There’s also cycle hire available, a bike skills area and a special track for young children who are learning to cycle.
For Easter, there’s also a treasure hunt running in the gardens; follow the clues and you might win an Easter themed prize!
Where: Lanhydrock, Cornwall
More info: New Lanhydrock Trails Opening, Lanhydrock Easter Treasure Hunt
9. Best Dressed Bicycle Parade and Competition, Glasgow
Get your creative juices flowing over the weekend of the 20th and 21st of April with the Best Dressed Bicycle Parade.
Based at the Riverside Museum, Glasgow, this is your chance to go wild and really make yourself stand out. There’ll also be prizes for the best outfits and bicycles!That’s not all, as if you venture into the museum itself you’ll be able to find out about cycling through the ages, and there are drop in activities running too.
More info: The Riverside Museum, The Best Dressed Cycle Parade
Date: 20th/21st April 2014, parade takes place at 2.00pm
10. Cycle and Picnic in Richmond Park, London
If the sun is shining, why not pack up a picnic and head to picturesque Richmond Park, in West London.
The Tamsin trail which runs around the perimeter of the park is a great traffic free route that will take you past ponds, patches of forest, and lots of open space – you’ll barely notice you’re in London at all!
Richmond Park also makes a great picnic spot, whether you prefer setting up camp on a bright open field or sitting on a fallen tree in the woods. Don’t forget to look out for some of the hundreds of deer that live there!
Easily accessible by train and tube, if you don’t have a bike yourself there’s a cycle rental service available.
Location: Richmond Park, West London
More info: Royal Parks: Richmond, Parkcycle
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