Our Place in Space - Cycle the Solar System
Sun 7 August 2022 - Sun 28 August 2022
Midsummer Common
We have a number of great opportunities for you to take in the planets this summer on wheels. You can choose to join the awesome Outspoken Training or take part in a slightly shorter tour with volunteers through British Cycling, in partnership with Living Sport, for a family-friendly adventure!
Cycle the Solar System with Outspoken Training
Outspoken Training is passionate about inspiring and encouraging everyone to build cycling into their everyday life by equipping them with the skills and confidence to ride. Two available tours:
Saturday 13 Aug @ 8pm: This sunset tour ahead of our silent disco skygazing event is for those looking to take in the views of the River Cam to Uranus and back (approx 8km).
Sunday 28 Aug @ 10am: This tour is for those looking to cycle the whole solar system from to Pluto and back (approx 10km).
The meeting point for the tours is the Us and Them Earth on Midsummer Common.
Cycle from the Big Earth to Uranus with Living Sport
Living Sport is a charity set up by volunteers through British Cycling to improve the health, happiness and well-being of the people of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough by supporting them to be active.
These are accessible, family-friendly guided cycle tours of the solar system to Uranus and back (approx 8km).
Please note that all children must have an adult with them, and we ask for no more than two children per adult.
Two available tours: Sunday 7 August @ 10am andSaturday 20 August @ 10am
Please meet us at the Us and Them Earth on Midsummer Common to start your journey!
Messages from Mission Control:
All those attending the tour need to have their own bike.
The route taken by Cycle the Solar System is not suitable for young explorers with stabilisers however, guardians can carry children on their own bike. We ask for no more than two children per adult.
This event is weather-dependent and ticketholders will be notified in advance if adverse weather conditions cause any disruption to the tour.
Please dress suitably for the event and don't forget to bring your helmet and water!
Cost: Free
Enquiries and booking
Please note that booking is required for this event.
Please see our website to find out more about how to book, including different Cycle the Solar System tour types.
Website Email: info@ourplaceinspace.earth
Timing
In person
All times
Sun 7 August 2022 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM |
Sat 13 August 2022 | 8:00PM - 10:00PM |
Sat 20 August 2022 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM |
Sun 28 August 2022 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
Venue
Address: | Midsummer Common Midsummer Common Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8DJ United Kingdom |
Email: | info@ourplaceinspace.earth |
Website |