Abingdon Cycling Festival Returns


The Abingdon Cycling Festival took place today, Sunday, the 4th of June, with over 20 rides starting from a sunny Market Place.

From 9:00 to 11:30 in the morning, participants signed up and embarked on an array of rides.

Organized by the Abingdon Freewheeling cycling club, the festival returned this year after a three-year gap. The club’s mission is to encourage the local community to participate in cycling, regardless of ability.

Most rides ended at the Loose Cannon Brewery, where riders were treated to refreshments and musical entertainment.

The festival rides ranged from sporty runs

to off-road challenges;

and from social group rides and family-friendly jaunts to the latest developments in cycling with an E-bike ride.

It looked a great day.

3 thoughts on “Abingdon Cycling Festival Returns

  1. Daniel Glover

    A nice event.
    I did the 25 miles. ended up 27 miles off road onto Ridgeway. Lord Wantage monument.

    I can see myself on a photo setting off.. Orange bike, left side person on off road photo. Costa sign in middle.
    Done a YouTube video.

    Maybe web site. (YouTube link) go to my name.
    Just filled it in after this comments words.

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  2. Badger

    Wish I’d known this event was happening, it might have motivated me to get back into the saddle again.

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    1. Clive Elsmore

      Hi Badger, are you on Facebook? If you are, have a look at the Abingdon Freewheeling page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freewheelingforum
      There’s a ride on the second Sunday of each month which is intended for beginners or returning cyclists. Next one is this coming Sunday, 11th June, setting off at 9:30 from Abingdon Market Place. If that’s no good, I’d be happy to try to support you (or anyone else) getting back onto the saddle!

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