Special events
Below is a list of special events run by JoyRiders and the people we work with.
Our regular rides can be booked via links on our London, Manchester and Oxford pages. Learn-to-ride bookings can be made through links on our Learn to ride page.
14th June 2025 - Stratford to Southend
Book hereJoin us for a special advanced ride from Stratford to Southend-on-Sea!
The 40 mile/63km ride will take a little over 6 hours including lunch and other breaks.
We will meet at 07:30 in Stratford and depart at 07:45. We expect to arrive in Southend by 14:30.
We will make the return journey by train. This is an excellent first long ride for anyone riding regularly.
We have a limited number of free places on this ride. On this occasion, we are asking those who can to pay a small fee to cover the extra planning of this ride.
21st June 2025 - Dr Bike on Bellenden Road High Streets for People
On Saturday 21 June, 11:00-16:00, JoyRiders and our friends at Community Cycleworks will be running a Dr Bike service as part of the Bellenden Road High Streets for People event in Peckham. Feel free to bring your bike for a free basic service and change of minor parts.
Also on Bellenden Road, there will be children’s games, face-painting, live music including a samba band and DJs, food from local businesses and much more.
The road will be temporarily shut to vehicles between Danby Street and Choumert Road from 7am to 7pm, with buses diverted during this time to make space for community and family activities.
Councillor James McAsh, Cabinet Member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste, said: “What a great way to celebrate the first day of Summer! Streets for People is about putting people first — making our neighbourhoods places where communities can connect, businesses can thrive, and everyone can enjoy cleaner air and safer streets.”
Partners in the event include Bellenden Road businesses, London Play, Peddle my Wheels, JoyRiders, Community Cycleworks, the London Samba Band, OurBike and Poetic Unity.
North Cross Road market will also be extended on Saturday 21 June, with extra traders taking part. Vehicle access will be restricted up to Lacon Road between 8am and 5pm to accommodate this.
Local communities are also organising a number of play streets and street parties to mark the start of summer. The council has approved 18 road closures in June and July, allowing communities to enjoy their streets without traffic for the day.
6th July 2025 - Southwark Cycling Fest, London
Join our mailing listJoyRiders, Southwark Council and other cycling organisations are coming together with a set of special rides for families in Southwark.
More details to be announced. Join the mailing list to receive updates.