Bike Bath, celebrating its 10th year, is now open for registrations

Getting the nation more healthy.

Registration is now open for Bike Bath 2020 supported by Bath Recreation Limited, which will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. In 2012 Bike Bath was launched with the aim to encourage healthy lifestyles and active transport, to attract people to Batha and the wider region to ride, to encourage businesses to get involved and to raise money for local charities. 

In 10 years Bike Bath has seen over 12,000 riders enjoy the event, who between them have raised over £250,000 for 30 different charities. Riders of all ages and abilities are encouraged to take on the challenge of either a 25, 50 or 75 mile route and raise much needed funds for our local charities.

This year the event is once again supporting Dorothy House Hospice Care who do outstanding work in our local community, but riders and teams are welcome from all charities.

The Bath Recreation Trust are continuing their support for the ride and CEO John Flinn commented, “Bike Bath has become a key event in our calendar and provides a fantastic opportunity for people to enjoy riding from the City through the surrounding beautiful countryside. We are delighted to support the event to reach out to more people and promote positive lifestyles through active recreation”. National and local businesses** are central to the success of Bike Bath and the event has been supported by over 30 local businesses since its inception. Local cycling club, VC Walcot, continues to lend its support to the Bike Bath team, with many members volunteering on the day and organising training rides to prepare new cyclists for the event.

“The idea behind Bike Bath has always been to provide something for everyone,” said Jacko Jackson, Event Director of Bike Bath. “The 25 mile short route was designed with families, new cyclists and new cycle-commuters in mind, looking to spend an enjoyable day trying out cycling for leisure. For regular cyclists or those looking for something more adventurous, we have designed longer routes of around 50 and 75 miles to take in some of the more challenging lanes across the Somerset and Wiltshire countryside”.

Bike Life Awards Finalist

In what has been a very challenging two years for the events industry Bike Bath have had their efforts recognised by Bike Life Magazine by making the shortlist as a finalist in the 2022 Events category.

Richard Best, CEO of Iconic Cycling Events said “It’s great to be recognised within the Bath community, it’s testament to the hard work the team has done for many years organising a fantastic event, and we really feel that this is an event that is put on by the Bath community for the Bath community.”

Prospective Riders

Riders can find out more about Bike Bath and register through www.bikebath.co.uk. You can also keep up to date on the latest news about Bike Bath on Facebook and Twitter - just search “Bike Bath”, or follow “Iconic Cycling Events” on Instagram.

Prospective Charities

Charities wanting to know more about preferential rates, team entries or fundraising opportunities should speak to Hannah Williams at hw@iconiccyclingevents.co.uk.

Prospective Partners

There are a host of opportunities to partner with Bike Bath, from event sponsorship, to activation, branding, sampling and corporate engagement. Businesses interested in partnering with Bike Bath should get in touch with Jacko Jackson at aj@iconiccyclingevents.co.uk.

After a Covid-affected 2020, the 2021 event featured split starts with cyclists having the opportunity to start and finish in Bath, Frome and Devizes, however this year the event has been consolidated back to Bath where the Bath Recreation Ground will once again be the lively event hub. Frome and Devizes will host their own events later in the Iconic Cycling Events calendar.