Critical Mass Cycle Ride

A family-friendly, accessbile, leisurely ride around Leamington town, the cyclists will meet from 11.00 am and leave the Pump Room Gardens around 11.30 am with the aim of taking a circular route finishing back at the Bandstand where there will be refreshments and a debrief.

It is unclear how many cyclists are expected for the ride and how much traffic will be disrupted as a result of the event.

Our aim is to highlight the need for more cycle friendly routes, to bring attention to the severe air quality issues in parts of Leamington, and to promote this clean form of transport.

Route

8.33 km

Children, and those who wish to take it a little easier, can join the ride as it comes back to Regent Street if wanting to do a shorter distance.

You don't have to come with a bike, there will be activity at the Band Stand for the duration, and we will be supporting the ride as it comes back down The Parade.

More details

 

• Cycling has a crucial role to play in easing congestion and Leamington’s air quality issues (among the most polluted areas in the UK)

• Myriad of benefits of increased cycle trips to public health (https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/research/all-themes/all/active-nation-the-health-benefits-of-cycling-and-walking-in-scotland/)

• Many in Warwick and Leamington are discouraged from commuting by bike due to lack of safe routes

• School commutes - “Children who walk and cycle regularly concentrate better in class and achieve higher grades” (Sustrans)

• “Evidence suggests walking and cycling can contribute positively towards mental health both through physical activity and other factors in comparison to commuting by car.” (Sustrans)

• Economic benefits - improving walking and cycling links and accessibility boosts local business (Sustrans)

Important note: Extinction Rebellion Warwick District are facilitating this event, we are not organisers, we expect all participants to take responsibility for themselves either as individuals or as groups. We will, however, do our best to facilitate a safe and peaceful event with the welbeing of everyone upmost.

---

Rebel Agreement

All Rebels are asked to follow our basic agreement. It provides a basis for trust so we and the public know what we can expect of each other.

1. We show respect to everyone - to each other, the general public and to the government and police.

2. We engage in no violence, physical or verbal.

3. We carry no weapons and wear no masks - we hold ourselves accountable for our actions.

4. We bring no alcohol or illegal drugs.

5. We take responsibility for ourselves, we are all crew.

We are here together until the Government acts on our three demands for necessary action on the climate and ecological crisis. This code enables us to attract the many people we need to make this

Download the Rebel Agreement

For more information on Extinction Rebellion an how it is organised please visit https://rebellion.earth/the-truth/faqs/