Safe streets for everyone
We are cyclists who want our borough to be a place where:
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Traffic infrastructure protects vulnerable road users
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People of all ages and abilities can cycle without fear
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Cycling is preferred for short journeys by most road users
Upcoming Events
UK Bike Week Events
We have scheduled a number of events for UK Bike Week for children and adults:
Inclusive Cycle Taster - Mon 9 Jun, 11:30, Bangor Sportsplex
BMX taster session - Tue 10 Jun, 18:00, Ards pump track
BMX taster session - Wed 11 Jun, 18:00, Comber Skate Park
Bangor Cycling and Walking Trail Guided Cycle, Thu 12 Jun, 14:00, Bangor Translink Station
Park Pedal Bangor - Sat 14 Jun, 13:30, Castle Park
Register here.
Bangor Heritage Cycling Tour – Thursday, 12 June @ 14:00 outside the Translink Station
This special event is part of UK Cycling Bike Week. Join us for the launch of the new Bangor Cycling and Walking Trail with our knowledgeable guide.
The ride is a circular loop of 8km and will suit you whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just enjoy a leisurely ride. We will stop at eight locations and hear about the fascinating history of our City. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the great outdoors in Bangor!
Open to adults with their own bicycle.
The route includes sections on road and traffic free - riders will be in a group of 12 and helmets must be worn.
Booking is not essential but helps guarantee a place as numbers are limited.
Tickets are available here.
Movie Night at The Court House: Thursday, 12 June @ 19:30
This special event is part of UK Cycling Bike Week and coincides with the launch of the Bangor Cycling and Walking Heritage Trail.
The Engine Inside is an internationally acclaimed and multi-award winning documentary film that charts how, for the past century, our society has grappled with the unintended consequences of a car-centric culture. In stunning cinematography it follows the lives of six individuals from diverse backgrounds who have devoted themselves to a simple, age-old machine – the bicycle.
The screening will be followed by a short panel discussion with representatives from the Department for Infrastructure's Active Travel Unit, Ards and North Down Borough Council, local politicians and Ards and North Down Cycle Campaign Group.
Tickets are available here.
Ride on Belfast: Friday 13 June, Queen's University
Designed to coax you out of your car and show you how simple, safe and stress-free cycling to work can be. The Ride on Belfast is organised by Cycul UK and meets each year at Queen’s University at 7.45am, pushing off at 8am – cycling through Belfast City centre and finishing up at Belfast City Hall for a FREE Breakfast!
Even Translink is beginning to embrace the concept of Bikes on Trains: to help more people participate Translink NI are permitting bicycles to travel on trains between 6–7.30am for the event.
To allow the organisors to cater for breakfast for everyone attending, please register here.
Ards Town Centre Races: Wednesday 18 June, Newtownards
This traditional Criterium event takes place on a circuit of closed roads in the centre of Newtownards. It involves racing for licensed riders in different categories of age, gender and capability. It is free to watch.
The competitive race programme is preceded at 6pm by fun circuits for children and parents/ guardians. Registration for the fun circuits takes place at Ards Art Centre (The Old Town Hall) from 5.15pm.
A detailed schedule and registration for competitors is available here.
Bangor Coastal Challenge: Sunday 22 June, Bangor Aurora
The NDCC 2025 Coastal Challenge in Association with Cycle against Suicide is now open for entries. There are two routes, 50km and 100km, with feed-stops and a broom wagon. Places are limited. Register here.
Recent News
We strive to improve the relationship
between drivers and cyclists.
When more of our residents cycle:
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Congestion will be reduced, particularly during school hours
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Bangor's city centre economy will be boosted as more residents "shop local"
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Residents' physical and mental health will be improved, reducing the burden on the NHS
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The borough's carbon footprint will shrink significantly
Our Campaigns
We are advocating for DfI to be more ambitious in their plans for building new Active Travel infrastructure.
Coming to Bangor this year, A new world-class Cycle Park with a Learn-To-Ride area, a BMX Racing track, a pump track, an Inclusive-Cycling area, and a Cross-Country mountain bike trail.
Our plan for a safe, traffic-separated, cycle route that links up 6 schools and reduces school-time traffic and pollution.
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