Sustrans have your Saturday sorted with Belcycle. Belfast’s family-friendly festival dedicated to all things cycling. This will take place on Saturday 15 June at CS Lewis Square in east Belfast. Be inspired to get on your bike – whatever your age or ability and join in the FREE festival.

There will be bikes of all shapes and sizes to test ride on the day including tandems, a side-by-side bike and balance bikes. You can join in activities such as:

Titanic Quarter History Tour by Bike 

Join Sustrans for a leisurely bike ride from C.S. Lewis Square to the Great Light. This free 90 minute led ride will take in the sights and sounds of East Belfast and the Titanic Quarter.

Balance Bike sessions

Let the little ones let loose in the Balance Bike Park overseen by Sustrans Cycle Instructors. Each session lasts 15 minutes and you can borrow one of our balance bikes or bring your own bike. 

Bike maintenance session

Interactive information session to help you learn how to take care of your bike, with demonstrations including puncture repair and the opportunity to ask questions.

Hidden East Belfast Walking Tour

A gentle paced (90minute) walk from C.S. Lewis Square with Peter McCabe. Booking essential. 

Slow bike race

Want to test your skill and balance on a bicycle? Can you beat all the others by going as slowly as possible? Sign up for our slow bike race at Belcycle – one for adults and one for children.

Scavenger Hunt 

You can even take part in the Belcycle scavenger hunt for some family fun and a chance to win a £20 cinema voucher! Find out more and download your scavenger pack, here.Sustrans will be at the Festival to offer travel advice, route planning, cycle training and fun pedal-powered activities such as a bike smoothie-maker and paint-spinner.

So bring your family, friends and a picnic for a free fun-filled day that will keep the whole family entertained. Pick up advice and tips from local cycling retailers on bikes, clothing and accessories, as well as information on cycling adventures, holidays, clubs and events. There will be lots of competitions and spot prizes and no festival would be complete without some tasty food and refreshments including a BBQ.     

Belcycle will run from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 15 June at CS Lewis Square, east Belfast. There will be a provision of on-site cycle parking and it is well connected to the city centre by bus or Glider from the nearby Newtownards Road. 

If you would like to find out more, follow the link - www.sustrans.org.uk