We are excited to once again have CycleFest at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
Look out for demo bikes, coaching sessions, guided rides, social rides, bike skills workshops, product displays, free bike checks and basic repairs (excluding parts), children's activities and refreshments.
More activities and details are being added to this page all the time, so do check back.
Activities:
• Race against the clock and your family and friends as you navigate the checkpoints of our orienteering course. Remember, it is not just about speed, strategy is crucial to help you maximize your points. Mountain Bike Orienteering combines the fun of mountain biking with the strategic challenge of orienteering. Whether you are a seasoned rider or a beginner, this event promises fun and excitement for everyone. For more information and to buy your tickets follow this link.
• British Cycling South Region and The Endurance Habit are running a guided ride and children’s and women’s coaching sessions on Saturday. Spaces are limited so book your spot online.
• Join the QECP Trail Collective volunteer group for a evening social no-drop ride with pizza around the local bridleway network and MTB trails with some connecting roads. For more information and to buy your tickets follow this link.
• Have some fun on the Trail Anywhere features set up in the event field. These are portable ramps and other obstacles for mountain bikes and BMX designed to be modular so riders can expand and reconfigure their setup as they progress. Show off your skills in low-speed balance and control, master the art of pumping and jumping, and maybe even snag a prize in our friendly competition. It'll be the perfect chance to challenge yourself and enjoy some friendly rivalry.
• SixtySeven70's coaches will be on site throughout the day ready to observe your riding and answer your questions, providing tips on small changes that could enhance your riding skills.
• Visit Beechwood Kitchen Café and watch the Tour de France live in the Visitor Centre.
Event Village
• Windwave will be showcasing key brands including Transition bikes and Prevelo kids bikes.
• Our local bike shop Hoops Velo will bring a selection of services they offer as a local independent bike shop close to the country park. With stores in Winchester, Farnham, Petersfield and Walton-on-Thames they have a range of products spanning across the different disciplines for casual riders to serious enthusiasts. Watch this space for what brands and demo bikes they will be bringing to the park on Saturday.
• Experience the thrill of riding top-notch electric bicycles from leading brands such as Orbea, Specialized, Giant, and Haibike. Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to the e-bike scene, the E-Bike Centre expert staff will guide you through the latest models and help you find the perfect ride to match your style and needs.
Test ride a variety of models, and feel the power of pedal-assist technology first hand. With eco-friendly, efficient, and effortless rides, electric biking is revolutionizing the way we move.
• Our local Santa Cruz Bicycles dealer - RAW Bike Co, will bring a range of their iconic downhill, cross country and ebikes to the Park.
• Beechwood Kitchen cafe will be open in the Visitor Centre for you to refuel yourselves where we will be showing the Tour de France live on our TV. Also on site throughout both days we will have delicious pizzas cooked fresh by Catch A Fire.
What you need to know:
• Parking charges apply at all times.
For more information about any of our events or activities please contact the team on 02392 595040 or email [email protected]