River Tyne Family Rides - Saturday 4 July 2026

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Event Date: Saturday 4 July 2025
Start Time: 1.00pm onwards (Registration opens 11am)
Event HQ Location: Newburn Activity Centre, Grange Road, Newburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 8ND - what3words location of HQ - ///tins.report.lasted
Parking: Large, free car parks at the event HQ
Entry Fees: Adults £15 (early bird £12 before 4 Jan 2026).
Under-16 £10
ENTER RIDE

Taking in some of the best cycle paths and riverside cycling in the NE, there are two fun, flat and engaging routes to choose from, 8 miles and 14 miles. Both routes are recognised by Sustrans and are on the National Cycle Network. Expect to enjoy riding flat, easy cycling paths, with a couple of short sections on very quiet roads. The routes will be signposted and marshalled during the event.

The event HQ will be Newburn Activity Centre, which has lots of free parking and is really easy to access from the A1 and from the major towns and cities of NE England.

Sign-on/Registration

On the day, sign-on/registration is open from 11am. All riders aged 14 and over must sign on individually. Parents/guardians of children under 14 must sign-on on their behalf. All riders under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult during their ride. An adult may accompany more than one child. All adults accompanying children must also be entered in the event.

To make the process as quick as possible, please bring to sign-on/registration a copy of your entry reference ID number (which you will have received when you originally entered the event). This can be on a mobile device, a screenshot or a print-off from the confirmation email. Alternatively, a driver’s licence or similar document with your name on it. There will be plenty of clear signage and marshals to help you.

Start Times

You can choose on the day which ride you wish to undertake. Riders will start from 1pm onwards. We will aim to get you out on the route as promptly as possible once you are ready to depart. Please follow the directions of marshals and other event staff at all times.

At The Finish

All riders are expected to finish their chosen ride before 4pm. Upon finishing, report to the sign-on tent where we can check you in and hand you your Cyclone Goody Bag.