Rides calendar
Below are our women only rides. Sometimes we run family rides and other special events. You can find out all about them on this page.
We have bikes available to borrow on some of our rides, see the details below for more information, or if you're unsure, get in touch.
If you're a new rider with us, you should take a look at our ride guide and our list of what you need to bring. We are currently running two booking systems. You can find our more about booking here.
We're a friendly bunch and we welcome riders new and old on our social rides.
Upcoming London rides
9th September, 10:00-12:30 - Intermediate ride Leyton-Spitalfields Market
Book hereEvery Tuesday we ride from Leyton Jubilee Park. This week, we will be riding to Spitalfields Market.
Our Intermeidate rides are up to 25km. Mixed routes with some hills; mostly quiet roads with some busier roads and junctions, but with a mix of cycle path, tow path and park sections. Suitable for all riders who can manage the distance and a few small hills/inclines.
Start/End point: Leyton Jubilee Pavilion, Leyton Jubilee Park (Waltham Forest)
Are there bikes to borrow?: Yes, plenty
Coffee break: Yes
Do I need to book?: Yes
25th September, 09:30-12:30 - Beginners ride Leyton-Millfields Park
Book hereWe're riding from Leyton Jubilee Park to Millfields Park.
It is a good opportunity to get out and to practice riding. We will ride at an easy pace and we expect to cover 6-10km/4-7 miles - we'll be going through parks and cycle paths.
Riders don't need to be perfect, but do need to be able to control the bike, stop, start and slow down.
Start/End point: Leyton Jubilee Pavilion, Leyton Jubilee Park (Waltham Forest)
Are there bikes to borrow?: Yes, plenty
Coffee break: Yes
Do I need to book?: Yes
11th September, 09:30-12:30 - Beginners ride Leyton-Olympic Park
Book hereWe're riding from Leyton Jubilee Park to the Olympic Park.
It is a good opportunity to get out and to practice riding. We will ride at an easy pace and we expect to cover 5-9km - we'll be going through parks and cycle paths.
Riders don't need to be perfect, but do need to be able to control the bike, stop, start and slow down.
Start/End point: Leyton Jubilee Pavilion, Leyton Jubilee Park (Waltham Forest)
Are there bikes to borrow?: Yes, plenty
Coffee break: Yes
Do I need to book?: Yes
12th September, 13:00-14:30 - Beginners ride Burgess Park (Southwark)
Book hereEvery Friday we go for a ride from Burgess Park. We have no fixed route for this ride and we will work to our skills as a group. It is a good opportunity to get out and to practice riding. We will ride at an easy pace and we expect to cover 6-10km - we go through parks and quiet ways, sometimes we stick close to Burgess Park and sometimes we go as far out as the river!
Riders don't need to be perfect, but do need to be able to control the bike, stop, start and slow down.
Start/End point: Behind Giraffe House, next to the BMX track, Burgess Park (Southwark)
Are there bikes to borrow?: Yes, plenty
Coffee break: Sometimes
Do I need to book?: Yes
13th September, 10:00-13:00 - Beginners+ ride Islington/Camden-Regents Park
Book hereWe're going to be riding from Cleveland Street to Regents Park.
It is a good opportunity to get out and to practice riding. We will ride at an easy pace and we expect to cover 6-10km - we go through parks and quiet roads.
Riders don't need to be perfect, but do need to be able to control the bike, stop, start and slow down.
Start/End point: Take Two Software on the corner of Cleveland Street and Riding House Street
Are there bikes to borrow?: Yes (please arrive at 09:45 if you need to borrow a bike)
Coffee break: Yes
Do I need to book?: Yes
16th September, 10:00-12:30 - Intermediate ride Leyton-Bartlett Park
Book hereEvery Tuesday we ride from Leyton Jubilee Park. This week, we will be riding to Bartlett Park in Poplar.
Our Intermediate rides are up to 25km. Mixed routes with some hills; mostly quiet roads with some busier roads and junctions, but with a mix of cycle path, tow path and park sections. Suitable for all riders who can manage the distance and a few small hills/inclines.
Start/End point: Leyton Jubilee Pavilion, Leyton Jubilee Park (Waltham Forest)
Are there bikes to borrow?: Yes, plenty
Coffee break: Yes
Do I need to book?: Yes
19th September, 13:00-14:30 - Beginners ride Burgess Park (Southwark)
Book hereEvery Friday we go from a ride from Burgess Park. We have no fixed route for this ride and we will work to our skills as a group. It is a good opportunity to get out and to practice riding. We will ride at an easy pace and we expect to cover 6-10km - we go through parks and quiet ways, sometimes we stick close to Burgess Park and sometimes we go as far out as the river!
Riders don't need to be perfect, but do need to be able to control the bike, stop, start and slow down.
Start/End point: Behind Giraffe House, next to the BMX track, Burgess Park (Southwark)
Are there bikes to borrow?: Yes, plenty
Coffee break: Sometimes
Do I need to book?: Yes
23rd September, 10:00-12:30 - Intermediate ride Leyton-Tower Hill
Book hereEvery Tuesday we ride from Leyton Jubilee Park. This week, we will be riding to Tower Hill.
Our Intermeidate rides are up to 25km. Mixed routes with some hills; mostly quiet roads with some busier roads and junctions, but with a mix of cycle path, tow path and park sections. Suitable for all riders who can manage the distance and a few small hills/inclines.
Start/End point: Leyton Jubilee Pavilion, Leyton Jubilee Park (Waltham Forest)
Are there bikes to borrow?: Yes, plenty
Coffee break: Yes
Do I need to book?: Yes
25th September, 09:30-12:30 - Beginners ride Leyton-Millfields Park
Book hereWe're riding from Leyton Jubilee Park to the Olympic Park.
It is a good opportunity to get out and to practice riding. We will ride at an easy pace and we expect to cover 6-10km/5-7 miles - we'll be going through parks, cycle paths and very quiet roads.
Riders don't need to be perfect, but do need to be able to control the bike, stop, start and slow down.
Start/End point: Leyton Jubilee Pavilion, Leyton Jubilee Park (Waltham Forest)
Are there bikes to borrow?: Yes, plenty
Coffee break: Yes
Do I need to book?: Yes
26th September, 13:00-14:30 - Beginners ride Burgess Park (Southwark)
Book hereEvery Friday we go from a ride from Burgess Park. We have no fixed route for this ride and we will work to our skills as a group. It is a good opportunity to get out and to practice riding. We will ride at an easy pace and we expect to cover 6-10km - we go through parks and quiet ways, sometimes we stick close to Burgess Park and sometimes we go as far out as the river!
Riders don't need to be perfect, but do need to be able to control the bike, stop, start and slow down.
Start/End point: Behind Giraffe House, next to the BMX track, Burgess Park (Southwark)
Are there bikes to borrow?: Yes, plenty
Coffee break: Sometimes
Do I need to book?: Yes
27th September, 10:00-13:00 - Beginners+ ride Islington/Camden-Pimlico
Book hereWe're going to be riding from Cleveland Street to Pimlico.
It is a good opportunity to get out and to practice riding. We will ride at an easy pace and we expect to cover 6-10km - we go through parks and quiet roads.
Riders don't need to be perfect, but do need to be able to control the bike, stop, start and slow down.
Start/End point: Take Two Software on the corner of Cleveland Street and Riding House Street W1T 4JD
Are there bikes to borrow?: Yes (please arrive at 09:45 if you need to borrow a bike)
Coffee break: Yes
Do I need to book?: Yes
30th September, 10:00-12:30 - Intermediate ride Leyton-Highams Park
Book hereEvery Tuesday we ride from Leyton Jubilee Park. This week, we will be riding to Highams Park (Woodford/Chingford).
Our Intermeidate rides are up to 25km. Mixed routes with some hills; mostly quiet roads with some busier roads and junctions, but with a mix of cycle path, tow path and park sections. Suitable for all riders who can manage the distance and a few small hills/inclines.
Start/End point: Leyton Jubilee Pavilion, Leyton Jubilee Park (Waltham Forest)
Are there bikes to borrow?: Yes, plenty
Coffee break: Yes
Do I need to book?: Yes
3rd October, 13:00-14:30 - Beginners ride Burgess Park (Southwark)
Book hereEvery Friday we go for a ride from Burgess Park. We have no fixed route for this ride and we will work to our skills as a group. It is a good opportunity to get out and to practice riding. We will ride at an easy pace and we expect to cover 6-10km - we go through parks and quiet ways, sometimes we stick close to Burgess Park and sometimes we go as far out as the river!
Riders don't need to be perfect, but do need to be able to control the bike, stop, start and slow down.
Start/End point: Behind Giraffe House, next to the BMX track, Burgess Park (Southwark)
Are there bikes to borrow?: Yes, plenty
Coffee break: Sometimes
Do I need to book?: Yes
Upcoming Manchester rides
Our Manchester rides are very popular and 'sell out' very quickly. Click the booking link of any of the rides below and 'follow' the eventbrite page to be notified of new rides as soon as they're made available.
7th September, 11:00-14:00 - Intermediate ride Longford Park-Ordsall Hall
A flat, Intermediate, women’s ride suitable for those confident on tracks and roads.
An Intermediate ride of 12 miles
Average speed 8-10 mph
Cyclist: Confident riders on tracks and roads
All our rides have a leader and a backstop, are relaxed and we never leave anyone behind. No lycra needed!
The route starts at Longford Park and goes along quiet roads through Old Trafford to Salford Quays - our destination for a pit stop is the stunning Ordsall Hall. We will then return along the Manchester Ship and Bridgewater canals. It's all on flat paths and roads and is about 10 miles (16km) in total.
All our rides have a leader and a backstop, are relaxed and we never leave anyone behind.
Meet at 11:00 am at the Longford Park cafe (near the Cromwell Rd entrance - the cafe is next to the Pets Corner and children's play area) - and aim to return by 14:00.
Please be on time as we are not able to wait for latecomers.
If you can't come please cancel your booking via Eventbrite so we can offer the place to someone on our waiting list as places are very limited at the moment.
If you have any further questions please feel free to email us on: manchester@joyriders.org.uk
Start/End point: The Bungalow (next to Pets Corner), Longford Park, Stretford M32 8DA
Are there bikes to borrow?: No
Coffee break: Yes
Do I need to book?: Yes
Upcoming Oxford rides
Our Oxford group is taking a break at the moment. If you are interested in supporting us by becoming a ride leader in Oxford, let us know.
Your first ride
When you book your first ride, the ride leader will get in touch with you to introduce themself. If you need to borrow a bike, this is a good time to check whether they have bikes to borrow for the ride.
The ride leader might ask if you want to be added to the group WhatsApp group. This is a good way to get a feel of what everyone is like, but you don't have to join if you don't want to!
On the day of the ride, check your bike is working before you leave the house. Try to arrive at the starting point a bit early in case you get lost, as they're sometimes difficult to find.
When everyone is together, the ride leader will introduce you to the group and make sure you have someone to ride with.
What to bring
Please don't bring loads of stuff - you'll have to carry it! Make sure you bring some water, a snack and some money/card if you want to buy a drink at the coffee stop. If you're bringing your own bike, you should bring a spare inner tube in case of punctures and a bike lock (to keep your bike safe during the coffee stop).