Explore your island city – free cycling event

Bring your bike along to a free event at Ravelin Park on Friday 9 October starting from 1.30pm.

Get practical support, including free bike safety checks, security bike marking, information on bike rentals, advice on secure locks, and tips for travelling safely on two wheels. Don't have a bike? A limited number will be available to borrow for the guided ride, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll also be able to visit the repair café and find out more about tools and basic bike maintenance.

You can also join The Wheelhouse for a guided bike ride leaving Ravelin Park at 2.00pm. It's a great chance to get to know Portsmouth by bike, find practical routes for getting around, and boost your confidence cycling in the city. The ride will include a stop at Eastney Beach before returning to Ravelin Park at around 4.00pm.

After the ride, head to the Neptune Building common room from 4.00pm, where you can enjoy free drinks and pizza with other students and cycling enthusiasts. The smoothie bike will also be available, giving you the chance to blend your own healthy drink using pedal power.

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Pick up information about our new Cycle Hub, due to open later this year, which will provide over 300 secure cycle spaces plus showers and changing facilities, making travelling to campus easier, more convenient and more sustainable. 

Not a strong cyclist? Not to worry! The event is about making cycling feel accessible to everyone. You don't need to be an experienced cyclist –this event is open to anyone who is interested in cycling in Portsmouth, whether for your daily commute, getting to lectures, keeping active or exploring the city in your free time. 

Register your interest in attending.

Event details 

Date: Friday 9 October 

Start: 1.30pm 

Location: Ravelin Park, University of Portsmouth 

Led bike ride: 2.00 – 4.00pm with a rest stop at Eastney beach

Finish: 4.00pm - 6.00pm social at the Common Room in Neptune Building for pizza and drinks 

Cost: Free 

Who can attend: University of Portsmouth students interested in cycling in the city