Cycle Wight is running its 4th Kidical Mass Ride through the middle of Ryde as part of the Biosphere Festival.

The last rides were a great success and it was great to see families enjoying time on their bikes in the big Cycle Wight group.

KidicalMass has a vision. That vision is for children and young people to be able to safely and independently travel by bicycle wherever they live. Their motto is “Space for the next generation”.

A child-friendly town is a town that’s good for people of all ages. KidicalMass gives young people a voice and a presence in the public realm. Our streets belong to them too! Kidical Mass Rides are designed to be inclusive for all ages and abilities, for disabled and able-bodied alike.

The rides are fun, safe environments for families and friends to cycle together. The rides give visibility to a better, healthier and lower carbon future for young and old alike. After all Kids Are Traffic Too.

Transitioning away from private cars to walking and wheeling will contribute to improvements in everyone’s health and environment.

The ride will be led with a team of marshals, showing the way and calming motor vehicles en route. If any riders are worried about checking their bike for safety, Cycle Wight campaigns to improve the safety for cycling for all on the Island, to encourage a shift from private motor vehicle use to wheeling and walking for short journeys, to help build a liveable Island, tackle climate change and safeguard future generations.

Free event. No age restriction.

Start is the western end of Spencer Road, Ryde near the golf course entrance.

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10.30 for 11.00, for a ride to Puckpool Park