Saturday 18th April 2026 10:00am

Starting from - Please meet under the footbridge at York Racecourse, YO23 1EX. YO23 1EX

  • 20 miles
  • Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road, eBike
  • 3 hr 40 mins
  • Easygoing
  • York
  • Adults 16+ only
  • Women only

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

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YO23 1EX

From the racecourse we'll head out along the solar system as far as Naburn, then across to Crockey Hill and on to Wheldrake. After visiting the studios - Claire Castle (paintings) and Carolyn Carney (ceramics) - we'll have a coffee stop at Cafe Valeria in the village. We'll return to York via Escrick and pick up the cycle track back to Bishopthorpe where we'll visit Mark Pollitt (photography) and Kate Hardy (acrylics) before ending the ride back at the racecourse.


A 20 mile ride out to see some of York Open Studies in Wheldrake and Bishopthorpe

Mostly quiet roads and cycle tracks.

We'll be visiting two Open Studios in Wheldrake - . We'll then head to Cafe Valeria for coffee/refreshments.

Please wear a helmet and bring a spare inner tube and pump. Please bring any snacks or drinks you may need on the ride.

We especially welcome newbies!

Who else is on this ride?

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  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion

Julia Williams

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