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We’ll be sending you information on how to get to your Bikeathon a couple of weeks before the event, but you can use the search facility below if you’d like to double check. Click on your region to see directions to Big Bikeathons near you.


Greater London Big Bikeathons
Bikeathon
Venue
Battersea
Battersea Park
Directions: The park is on the South Side of the Thames between Albert Bridge & Chelsea Bridge. Car Parks are pay and display. The start is by the Boules Area on West Carriage Drive.
Redbridge
Melbourne Field, Ilford
Directions: Valentines Park is located SE of Gants Hill tube station, between Cranbrook Road (A123) and Perth Road. From Perth Road turn into Auckland Road. Entrance to Melbourne Field is 3rd on right (opposite Melbourne Road). If approaching from Cranbrook Road turn into Bramley Crescent, then turn right into Perth Road. Car parking in Melbourne Field.
Wimbledon
The Windmill, Wimbledon Common
Directions: The best bus to catch is 93. Parking is very limited, please use public transport where possible. From A3 at Tibbett's Corner take Wimbledon exit into Parkside, the common is on the right, head towards the start near the windmill.
South East Region Big Bikeathons
Bikeathon
Venue
Bedford
The Forest Centre, Marston Mortaine
Directions: From Bedford - take A421 West, turn left at Travelodge into Marston Mortaine. Follow signs to Forest Centre (on left through village). From M1 - take A241 East, turn left at Travelodge into Marston Mortaine. Follow signs to the Forest Centre
Bovingdon
Bovingdon Airfield
Directions: The airfield is on west side of B4505 (Chesham to Hemel Hempstead road) between Chesham and Bovingdon, on left if coming from Chesham. At entrance to airfield follow sign for Wendy Fair Markets.
Bracknell
The Lookout
Directions: From M3 J3 take A322 (towards Bracknell), then B3430 (Nine Mile Ride) and turn into 'The Lookout'.
Hampton
Bushy Park
Directions: Hampton Court train station is very close. Just off the A308
Horsham
Christ's Hospital School
Directions: From M25, J7 take M23 towards Crawley. At J11 take A264 towards Horsham until it joins A24. Follow this south towards Worthing until reach Hop Oast roundabout. Take first exit, B2237, signposted Horsham and Christ's Hospital. At Boars Head Tavern turn left into Tower Hill, under the by-pass bridge, take next turning on rt and follow signs for main entrance to school. From M27/A27 coast road take A24 towards Horsham and London. Continue for approx 18 miles to Hop Oast roundabout, then as above.
Isle of Wight
Speedway Stadium
Directions: Head for Ryde on A3054. On outskirts of Ryde turn right off Queens Road into West Street. Turn into Swanmore Road, then Ashey Road where stadium entrance is located.
Lydden Circuit, South Kent
Lydden Circuit
Directions: Lyd Wootton, CANTERBURY, CT4 6RX. From Canterbury take A2 south-east towards Dover for 7 miles. Take right turn to circuit, which is well signposted.
Southampton
Riverside Park
Directions: From M27 Junction 5 take A335 towards Southampton. At 2nd set of lights turn left marked City Centre and Portswood. At 3rd set of lights turn left towards St Denys & Bitterne. Continue downhill over 2 sets of lights to traffice lights at Cobden Bridge. Turn left at clock tower onto Manor Farm Road passing Bitterne Park School. Riverside Park Car Park is on the left.
Swale & Medway
TBD
Directions: TBD
Thanet
Margate Harbour
Directions: Enter Margate on A28. Proceed along seafront, bear left at clocktower along Marine Drive. Proceed 600m and turn left into harbour at traffic lights, signposted RNLI Lifeboat station. The route follows part of the Viking Coastal Trail.
South Herts Haberdashers Askes Boys School
Directions: M25 Junction 19 : Follow A41 south towards Watford. Continue, following signs for Aldenham Country Park. Turn left towards Letchmore Heath. The school is almost opposite the end of the road. M25 Junction 23 : Follow A1 to Stirling Corner.Take the A411 to Elstree, go across at the traffic lights and the take the first right into Aldenham Road. Drive past the entrance to Aldenham Country Park on the left and Haberdasher's Girls' school on the right. The school entrance is a little further down on the right.  From London : Follow the A41 to Elstree roundabout. Turn right uphill into Elstree and turn left at the traffic lights. Take the first right into Aldenham Road, as above. M1 Junction 5 : Follow the A41 south towards Watford, then directions as above.
South West Region Big Bikeathons
Bikeathon
Venue
Bristol
TBD
Directions: TBD
Cheltenham
Cheltenham Race Course
Directions: Racecourse is just a few minutes north of centre of Cheltenham, and a short distance from M5 J10. Follow signs to racecourse.
Exeter
Devon Drivers Centre, Westpoint
Directions: Devon Drivers Centre is located 1.3 miles east of M5 J30, on A3052 (road to Sidmouth and Seaton).
St Austell
Par-Fowey Haul Road
Directions: From A390 turn onto A3082 (roundabout by Britannia Inn) towards Fowey. Follow Par Moor until road goes under a railway bridge (traffic lights). Entrance to Par Harbour just beyond this. No dogs allowed in harbour area, even in cars (rabies regulations).
Yeovil
Nine Springs Country Park
Directions: Get to the roundabout by the Police Station (the bottom of Queensway) and take the exit to Brunswick Street - Coopers Mill Public House will be on the right hand side. Go across the mini-roundabout and the entrance to Goldenstones is the next on the right.
East England Region Big Bikeathons
Bikeathon
Venue
Ipswich
Sprites Junior School
Directions: TBD
Lowestoft
Normaston Park
Directions: Follow A12 or A146 towards Oulton Broad, turn onto A1144. From Normanston Drive turn into Peto Way and park is on left. Limited parking at venue, more parking at B & Q further along Peto Way
East Midlands
Bikeathon
Venue
Leicester
TBD
Directions: TBD
Spalding
Castle Sports Complex
Directions: From A16 by pass, turn left at McDonalds roundabout toward Spalding, follow the road until traffic lights, (the river is on right hand side). At roundabout (over river) take 2nd exit Albion street, the centre is on the right
West Midlands Region Big Bikeathons
Bikeathon
Venue
Bromsgrove
Sanders Park
Directions: The park is off the A448, Kidderminster Road, just outside Bromsgrove. NB There is no parking inside the Park - use town car park.
Hereford
Bishop's Meadow, Wye Street Gate
Directions: Bishops Meadow is located on the south bank of the River Wye just 5 minutes walk from the city centre, half an hours walk from the suburbs and lies on the city’s cycle route . Individual quiet route maps ( i.e. using mainly off road and quiet residential routes)are available from the organiser. If you would like to arrive by bike but feel a bit rusty free adult cycle training is available prior to the event. Alternatively a bike group leader( experienced bike user) can be arranged to ensure your safe arrival by bike. Hereford railway station is only 10minutes bike ride from the venue and suggested quiet route map is available for those wishing to access the event by train. Parking at the site is very limited and recommend you contact the organiser for advice on the most suitable place to park. If you intend to arrive by car from an outlying village or beyond, please call the event organiser as it may be possible to arrange a mini bus and trailer service for a small voluntary fee ( approx £1 per bike) if there is sufficient demand . Bike hire for adults available advance booking essential – contact event organiser.
Kidderminster
TBD
Directions: TBD
Leamington Spa
Victoria Park
Directions: From A425, at Ford's Foundry roundabout take Princes Drive turn (north). At small roundabout pass right under railway bridge and car park is immediately on left. Overflow car park behind Saab garage and video store on Myton Road.
Wales
Bikeathon
Venue
Cardiff
Pontcanna Fields & Bute Park
Directions: From centre of Cardiff take A4161 out of town past castle. After bridge over river turn right into Cathedral Road (A4119). Turn right at first set of traffic lights following sign to Sophia Gardens and Welsh Institute of Sport. Car parking to right here and start is a short walk in Pontcanna Fields.
North West Region Big Bikeathons
Bikeathon
Venue
Carlisle
Bitts Park
Directions: TBD
Whitehaven
Copeland Stadium
Directions: At roundabout on A595 south of Whitehaven follow signs for West Cumberland Hospital, go up hill past hospital and stadium is on right. If travelling on Cleator Moor Road towards Whitehaven take turn for Hospital and stadium is on left.
Yorkshire & The Humber Region Big Bikeathons
Bikeathon
Venue
Doncaster
Lakeside
Directions: From Bawtry Road Doncaster via the Dome or from White Rose Way via Lakeside Village follow the brown propeller signs for the Aircraft Museum
Skipton
Skipton Auction Mart
Directions: From Little Chef roundabout on A629 (west of town centre, where A65 from Kendal joins A59 Preston to Harrogate road) take exit marked Town Centre. Venue is on right just past Nicholas Smith's Renault garage.
North East Region Big Bikeathons
Bikeathon
Venue
Darlington
South Park, Darlington
Directions: South Park is off the main A167 approach road (Grange Road) into Darlington from the South. If you are coming into Darlington off the A1 and A66(M) follow signs for the Town Centre. South Park is on Parkside which is the first turning on the right as you head into town after Darlington Rugby Club.
Bikeathon
Venue
Glasgow
Rouken Glen Park
Directions: Head south on A77 (Fenwick Road), turn rt at Eastwood Toll into Rouken Glen Road (A726), main entrance to park is approx 1 mile on left. From M77 J3 follow signs for East Kilbride (A726), go straight across at roundabout and park entrance is on rt. Some parking near start, at Garden Centre, or round park perimeter including Davieland Road. Distance: 1 mile circuit
 
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