Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A)
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The Challenge Ride is a cycling event starting at the Thompson Park cycling skills area in Sunderland. This ride covers approximately 10+ miles along the river and seafront. It is designed to encourage the use of local cycling infrastructure.
Designed to get you back onto your bikes to experience bike rides in your local area using the cycling infrastructure.
Sunderland Young Peoples Bike Project are offering a challenge ride from Thompson Park along the river Wear / Sunderland seafront and back using the local cycling infrastructure. The ride will be 10+ miles and will include some road cycling elements.
This ride is designed to get you back onto your bikes to experience easily achievable, on your doorstep bike rides in your local area. Getting on your bike with the family is a simple, cost free, fun activity all the family can enjoy.
All riders must be able to ride with a degree of confidence and ability to take part, most of this route will consist of pedalling on cycle paths, however, there will be small sections involving cycling on and crossing roads.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes where possible, however, we can provide bikes and helmets for the session if required.
All participants must be able to ride confidently for 10 miles without stabilisers, there is a suggested age of 10yrs + for this ride.
Each child must be accompanied by an adult, maximum of two children to one adult. A ticket for each rider must be purchased/ booked.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A) takes place on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 12:00.
Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A) is held at Thompson Park cycling skills area. Located in the middle of the park close to the big slide. in Sunderland (Thompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF).
Entry to Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A) is free.
Tickets for Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A)
Editorial Summary
The Challenge Ride is a cycling event starting at the Thompson Park cycling skills area in Sunderland. This ride covers approximately 10+ miles along the river and seafront. It is designed to encourage the use of local cycling infrastructure.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Designed to get you back onto your bikes to experience bike rides in your local area using the cycling infrastructure.
Sunderland Young Peoples Bike Project are offering a challenge ride from Thompson Park along the river Wear / Sunderland seafront and back using the local cycling infrastructure. The ride will be 10+ miles and will include some road cycling elements.
This ride is designed to get you back onto your bikes to experience easily achievable, on your doorstep bike rides in your local area. Getting on your bike with the family is a simple, cost free, fun activity all the family can enjoy.
All riders must be able to ride with a degree of confidence and ability to take part, most of this route will consist of pedalling on cycle paths, however, there will be small sections involving cycling on and crossing roads.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes where possible, however, we can provide bikes and helmets for the session if required.
All participants must be able to ride confidently for 10 miles without stabilisers, there is a suggested age of 10yrs + for this ride.
Each child must be accompanied by an adult, maximum of two children to one adult. A ticket for each rider must be purchased/ booked.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Thompson Park cycling skills area. Located in the middle of the park close to the big slide.Thompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF
Southwick, Sunderland
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When is Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A)?
Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A) takes place on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 12:00.
Where is Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A) taking place?
Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A) is held at Thompson Park cycling skills area. Located in the middle of the park close to the big slide. in Sunderland (Thompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF).
How much are tickets for Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A)?
Entry to Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A) is free.
How do I get tickets for Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A)?
Tickets for Challenge Ride - River / Seafront (approx. 10+ mile ride) (A4A) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Weather
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Venue
Thompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF
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