Exploring Bournville’s heritage open day by bike with ecobirmingham and Bike Birmingham.
When: Saturday 12th September
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Start/Finish – Rowheath Pavilion, Heath Road, Bournville, B30 1HH
Limited spaces – Booking Required via Eventbrite.
Event part of Birmingham Heritage Week.
What to expect:
Our trained ride leaders will take you along one of their fantastic ‘Secret Birmingham – Heritage Cycle Routes’ – This is a family friendly route, mostly traffic free via fantastic green spaces, shared paths and some quiet streets.
Discover amazing local heritage points and hidden gems like St Lazar’s incredible Serbian Orthodox Church, hear interesting stories of the Northfield Library Suffragettes, learn about the ice age stones in Cotteridge and stopping at Bournville Model Boat House and lake to see and have a go at sailing their splendid boats
This led ride is your chance to learn new bike-friendly routes, meet other cycling families and friends, and discover some of South Birmingham’s hidden heritage sites by bike.
Starting/finishing at Rowheath Pavilion, Heath Road, Bournville, B30 1HH
- Registration from 9.45am – Leaving promptly at 10am.
- Expect to be out for approx. 3-4hrs using cycle paths, green spaces, shared paths and a few quiet roads. Led by qualified ride leaders.
- We will ride at a gentle pace with plenty of pit stops and opportunities for refreshment/toilet breaks – Bring snacks/picnic lunch.
- The ride is suitable for all the family (recommended for ages 5 years plus) participants should have basic bike handling skills and the ability to ride for 2-3hrs.
Please note children will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult, and all participants must have their own bike and helmet to take part.
Inspiring positive action towards using active travel for everyday journeys, part of our Brum By Bike project in partnership with Birmingham Heritage Week, Bike Birmingham and Cycling UK.
This is a free event, however we do appreciate donations if you are able. Donations from people like you are essential to ensure we can continue our important work across the city.
Places are limited, if you book but find you are not able to make the ride please try and give us at least 48hrs so we can offer the space to someone else.
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