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Massed cyclists approach Westgate as part of Mass Ride 5, 2021

Cycle Winchester is the local cycling advocacy group for the Winchester area

Our aim is to make Winchester and its surrounding settlements ‘better by bike’ – to create a better city by:

  • promoting cycling as a convenient, healthy, inexpensive and environmentally-friendly way to get around;
  • campaigning for improved provision that will enable more people to cycle.

You can support our work – and gain discounts at local bike shops – by becoming a member, by signing up to our email list, by following us on social media, and by signing the Winchester Cycling Charter.

Cycle Winchester Mass Ride #9, Saturday 25th April 2026

Don’t miss the chance to be part of the largest gathering of ordinary cyclists on the streets of Winchester, in a celebration of cycling! Everyone is welcome to join our family-friendly ride. Ride from 10:00 until 11:00, mini cyclefest at Abbey Gardens afterwards.

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People who cycle in Winchester #14: Mary & Becki

In the latest of our "People who cycle..." series, we meet Tandem partners, Mary and Becki and learn about their fascinating stories...
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Cycling and the Mayor – a report on our public meeting

Our open meeting on 1st December was about the upcoming elections for a Mayor of the new “Hampshire and the Solent” Combined Authority, due to take place in spring 2026. The morning after the event, news came out that the elections have now been postponed for two years. Though we...
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Photo of the entry gate to a "secure" cycle parking compound at Winchester station.

Recent E-bike thefts from the station – a warning

The secure compound at Winchester rail station isn’t particularly secure. Irrespective of where you leave a bike it is important to use a decent lock as a deterrent. E-bikes are being targeted due to popularity and their value...
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Head and shoulders of a man, from behind, where the man is holding a clipboard while a bicycle passes on the road in front of him.

No increase in Winchester cycling: Why?

Cycle Winchester's fourth annual cycle count has shown the number of people cycling in the city has remained static since 2022. We explore why there is no growth in Winchester while other cities have seen significant increases...
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Cycling and the Mayor

Cycling and the Mayor Local government reorganisation in Hampshire & the Solent, and what it means for cycling An open meeting on 1st December, featuring Duncan Dollimore, Head of Campaigns at Cycling UK Under Local Government Reorganisation plans, Hampshire and the Solent will soon have a new Combined Authority (CA)...
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