MK Council Heritage Open Day Ride

MK Council Get-Cycling Heritage Open Day Ride - Sunday 15th Sept


Bring the family and take part in Heritage Open Days (HODS) - visit some of the great HODS events taking place this Sunday.

We start at MK Museum for FREE entry to the Museum Beer festival (come early if you want to see the rest of the museum as you can spend all day there - note there is and entry fee for the rest of the museum exhibits). Then (1.30pm) we join-up and cycle as a group to the next HODS event. We're lucky that Richard (The Miller) will be opening Bradwell Windmill especially for us (Thanks Richard!) so if you've never been inside now is your chance to see this fascinating part of MK History.

Next we take a short ride to Bradwell Abbey for their HODS Medieval Family Fun Fayre! Medieval stall holders and re-enactors will be on display and you’ll be able to see medieval folk going about their daily business! There will be guided site and Chapel tours, a guest appearance from King Arthur, have-a-go-archery, dragons, a medieval puppet show and a small exhibition explaining the archaeology of our twelfth century site. The bar will be open, with a variety of refreshments on sale.

All the events are free

The ride is only about 3 miles and is suitable for everyone.

We will return to MK Museum around 4.00pm.

This ride is often over-subscribed, so please book early.

Get out on your bike this year by joining a fun and friendly organised cycle ride.
Gentle rides every Sunday, perfect for beginners and families or those wanting to explore beautiful traffic free routes around MK. Rides last around 2 – 3 hours and cover 5-11 miles depending on the age and ability of the group. All of the rides are led by very friendly, experienced and knowledgeable cyclists. We ride at the pace of the group and never leave anyone behind.

Full details of all the routes can be found here : https://getaroundmk.org.uk/cycling/where-to-ride/cultural-routes

Book your place
Numbers are limited on every ride. You must book your place at least 2 hours before the ride using the Lets Ride website. All of the council's cycle rides are listed under the name ‘Get Cycling MK’ so it’s easy to see who you will be riding with.

Who can join a ride?
All riders including beginners and families are welcome. These rides are perfect for anyone wanting to find new cycle routes and meet new friends. We especially welcome newbies!

Bike checks and equipment
If you’re bringing your own bike, or a friends, check it over before the ride – make sure the tyres are fully inflated and not too worn; brakes should stop the bike well and you should be able to operate them. If you have gears, they should work and very importantly, the bike should fit you, and not be too big or too small . We highly recommend all riders wear helmets. Minors must wear helmets for the ride.

Improve your skills
Our ride leaders are happy to give you tips and techniques to help you cycle more confidently, but if you’re interested in improving your skills, we also offer a wide variety of cycle training courses. Bikeability cycle training courses are designed to help you ride safely and confidently anywhere cycling is permitted. More information is available on the Milton Keynes Council's Get Smarter Travel MK Website here https://www.getsmartertravelmk.org/cycling/skills-training/bikeability-and-bikeability-plus-courses

For more information about cycling in Milton Keynes, visit https://www.getsmartertravelmk.org/cycling or email the cycling team at [email protected]

Join the Get Cycling MK Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/200489080449497/.