Friday 16 May
Random Tandem Bike Lock Key Swap Party
Come and have a go on a random steed. We’ll swap bikes for short rides to around Platt Fields Park so make sure you bring a tool so you can adjust your saddle height. Who knows what bike you will end up riding!
Meet at 6 pm to ride at 6.30pm. The Boathouse, Platt Fields Park, M14 6LA.
Saturday 17 May
Space4Cycling
Join the Greater Manchester Cycle Campaign for a mass participation ride with the aim of inspiring Councils to create safe Space for Cycling on our streets
Meet at 1pm for a 2pm departure. The Boathouse, Platt Fields Park, M14 6LA.
Spokes at Manchester Vegan Fair
Food, drink and a variety of performances for your enjoyment. Include The Spokes Bicycle Dancers who will be performing at 1pm.
11am to 5pm, Chorlton Irish Club, 17 High Lane, M21 9DJ.
Sunday 18 May
Alleycat
The now classic Spokes Alleycat – a fast paced urban treasure hunt with silly challenges. Ride in teams of two on any kind of bicycle you want. Prizes not just for speed but challenge points and perhaps even fancy dress.
Meet from 1pm, riders set off at 2pm. The Sandbar, Grosvenor St, M1 7HL
Monday 19 May
Open Spokes
Come have a play on our tiny bicycles. We’ll show you some moves, tricks and poses.
6-8pm. Contact us for location info.
Tuesday 20 May
Evening Jolly
30-mile jolly road ride with a mid-way drink stop. Bring lights etc.
Meet from 5pm, ride at 6pm. The Sandbar, Grosvenor St, M1 7HL.
Wednesday 21 May
01FIX1 Wednesday Night Right Out
An evening ride for the fixed gear and fixed-curious.
Meet 6.30pm, ride at 7pm. Zoo, Grosvenor St, M1 7HL.
Bicycle Life Drawing
Come and draw (clothed) live models posing with their bikes or even strike a pose yourself. Get a portrait taken with your ride in our photobooth.
From 6pm. 486 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, M21 9AS
Thursday 22 May
Manchester Hardcourt Bike Polo
Come along or just watch, if you can ride a bike you can play! Bikes and mallets available. http://www.mhbp.co.uk/
6.30-9pm at The Powerhouse, 140 Raby St, M14 4SL
Tweed ride
A genteel paced ride – well one could not possibly sweat, could one? Come dressed in your tweedy, vintage or smart finery. It’s more about the tweed’itude than the clothes.
Meet at 6pm to ride at 6.30pm. Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, M60 2JT.
Ride will terminate at The Beech, Beech Road, Chorlton, M21 9EG.
Friday 23 May
Pow Wow Pedalpowered Party
An evening of pedal powered music and general merriment! Performers welcome so get in touch if you want to help provide entertainment.
From 8pm The Boathouse, Platt Fields Park, M14 6LA
Saturday 24 May
Envirolution
A free day of live music, theatre, workshops, discussions, family fun and food & drink, with plenty of bicycle based activities and stalls. This is not organised by NWVF but our very own Spokes will be performing.
1 to 7pm. Eco Garden, Platt Fields Park, M14 6LA.
Spokes performance times TBC.
Sunday 25 May
Messing about on the Mersey
A leisurely 5 mile cycle to the River Mersey where we will be exchanging our bikes for canoes. We paddle downstream to Chorlton where the canoes are collected and our bikes delivered to us. Post-paddle optional rides and pints then follow.
Booking is essential, see contact details below.
Meet at The Deaf Institute on Grosvenor Street at 11am for breakfast. Depart at Noon.
Monday 26 May
Ministry of Silly Pedals
An afternoon of fun bicycle based events including handsfree challenges, slow and three armed races, pick up duck and bicycle buckaroo. Bring a bicycle and a picnic. Hecklers welcome.
Meet from 2pm. Whitworth Park.
Contacts:
thespokes@yahoo.co.uk
thespokes.wordpress.com
Twitter: TheSpokesMCR
Facebook: North West Velo Fest
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