Routes and Cycling Info

It doesn’t matter if you are experienced or not, as a community its great to get out cycling in Portsmouth and we have a great city to do in!

My Journey Portsmouth City Council

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Pedal Pal Portsmouth

For more information about cycling in Portsmouth, including free guided rides for all abilities, check the Pedal Portsmouth Facebook page, or email enquiries to travel@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

Cycling training for kids (Bikeability)

Led by trained coaches, the sessions aim to help children learn how to safely ride a bicycle, gain cycling confidence and learn road safety skills.

To find out more, visit Junior activity programme – BH Live Active or contact elizabeth.butcher@bhlive.org.uk or 023 9320 0357.

Wheels for All

Wheels for All provides cycling opportunities for children and adults with disabilities and differing needs.

Using specially adapted cycles, individuals and families can cycle together, learning new skills or rediscovering a previous pastime.

To find out when and where our next cycling session is, please contact phil.moody@pompeyitc.org.uk or call 023 9272 8899.

Other Cycling IdeasWe know the benefits of cycling for our body and mind, here are some ideas to get you moving more and out on a bicycle

• Bikepacking https://www.cycleguard.co.uk/bikepacking-guide
• Family bike rides
• Pack a picnic on the rack of your bike or in your rucksack and go for a ride
• QE Country park https://www.forestryengland.uk/queen-elizabeth-country-park/cycling-and-mountain-biking-trails-queen-elizabeth-country-park
• BMX at the southsea skate park, https://southseaskatepark.org/ hilsea, gosport, bransbury park and many more places
• Cycle for fitness
• Cycle to work
• Take the children out to the park
• Sport, compete in competitions
• Nature rides, stop at a lovely country pub
• Seafront rides, grab an icecream or fish and chips

Be Bright Be Seen

The ‘Be Bright, Be Seen’ initiative focuses on the importance of being seen during the hours of darkness. The most common cause of injuries to cyclists in Portsmouth is due to drivers not seeing the cyclist. To help overcome this, our road safety and active travel team run a number of Be Bright operations.

Working with Hampshire Police, cyclists without lights are stopped and offered education and guidance by a road safety officer. They are given the opportunity to avoid a fine (£50) if they purchase and install lights within 28 days. Those without lights receive a temporary set of lights to get them home safely