BWOW - Rides at Lee Valley Velo Park Road Circuit

Name: BWOW - Rides at Lee Valley Velo Park Road Circuit
Start: 2026-04-11T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-11T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Lee Valley VeloPark

Schedule

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:30 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Lee Valley VeloPark | London, EN

Sisterhood and community whilst we cycle! We meet twice a month and explore different parts of London!
About this Event

The route: Pay and Ride Event at the Lee Valley Velo Park Road Circuit.

We will meet at the Lee Valley Velo ParkRoad Circuit at 09:30 and ride the circuit as a group for a 10:00 session. Individuals to book their own tickets prior to ride. Booking link Book now .

Ride as a social bubble, get pedalling in one of Lee Valley Velo Pay and Ride sessions. Book your session and bring you and your bike to enjoy our traffic free trails.

Essential information

Only purpose built conventional and adapted bikes for cyclists with disabilities may be ridden on the road circuit during a pay and ride session
Riders are required to wear helmets
When cycling at the venue you must wear a top at all times
Using headphones, earphones or earpieces is not permitted whilst cycling

Pay and Ride - Road

Price: Individual £7.25 | Family £23 (four people, maximum two adults)
Equipment hire: Bike with helmet £13 adult / £9 (under 18)

Book now for the 10:00am booking

Please note during some sessions the whole circuit may not be open due to private hire or grounds maintenance, there are three loops on the road circuit.

Difficulty: Warmer ride (10+ to 22 miles). Intermediate riders and aspiring beginners. Looking to warm up their skills and amplify their cycling experience. Pace and hills may appear.

Meeting point:

Lee Valley Velo Park Road Circuit.

Rental bikes:

See venue website for details. https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/velopark/road-cycling

Lunch:

There are coffee shops and cafes in the Stratford area where you will be able to buy food and drink from there. Please note, we will not be providing food and drink.

Can I come to Black Women On Wheels?

As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women of Black African and / or Caribbean. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC, WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.

Other details

Punctures can happen on any ride so please come prepared with the kit to repair a puncture on your bike, such as a spare inner tube. Even if you're not sure how to repair one, someone in the group should be able to help.

We will be taking pictures and videos on the day and using them for our social media campaign. Please let us know if you would like to opt-out of a picture or video being taken of you and or it being posted on social media.

Participation in rides is voluntary and up to the discretion of the individual. Please ride safely and obey traffic laws. Black Women On Wheels is not liable for any injuries that may occur as a result of joining a group ride.

About the group

Welcome to the sisterhood! We are Black Women On Wheels (BWOW), a cycling group for Black women with a difference. Our focus is fun, laughter and joy, while riding our bikes.

The group started in April 2021 and we ride out 2 times a month, rotating between North, East, South and West London.

As a community of Black women, we empower each other to ride our bikes, while assisting with issues specific to Black women such as haircare while cycling.

It does not matter if you are a complete beginner, a cycle commuter or an advanced rider. Whatever your level, this is the group for you! Join our sisterhood so we can thrive together!

Be Bold, Be You, BWOW!

Ride Levels:

Brave ride (up to 10 miles). Braving your fears to embrace something new. A beginner friendly ride, casual off-road with very few hills.

Warmer ride (10+ to 22 miles). Intermediate riders and aspiring beginners. Looking to warm up their skills and amplify their cycling experience. Pace and hills may appear.

Olympic ride (22+ to 35 miles). Intermediate and experienced riders who aspire to hit their personal best and cross that finish line 🏁. More miles, speed and hills.

Willpower ride (35+ miles). Experienced riders looking to push beyond their limits. Longer distances, more speed and multiple hills. A ride requiring true grit and willpower to complete.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @bwow.cycling

Facebook Group: BWOW (Black Women On Wheels)

Strava: BWOW

(Participation in rides is voluntary and up to the discretion of the individual. Please ride safely and obey traffic laws. Black Women On Wheels is not liable for any injuries that may occur as a result of joining a group ride.)