Brent families can join free cycling festival from 18 to 22 September
Six rides and three festival sites across Cricklewood, Kilburn, Kingsbury and Willesden are coordinated by the Brent Cycle Activation Network with council and campaign support
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Brent Council will host a four‑day free family cycling festival from Friday 18 September to Tuesday 22 September 2026. The programme covers Cricklewood, Kilburn, Kingsbury and Willesden, offering rides, training and bike repairs for all ages and abilities. As reported by the Romford Recorder, the event is part of the wider London Cycling Festival.
Festival timetable
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Organised rides, bike checks, and entertainment are planned for 20 September 2026.
The opening day in Kingsbury features a bike‑bus that departs for St Robert Southwell RC Primary School, a half‑mile route described as suitable for beginners. After school, a family ride will pass through Roe Green Park Walled Garden and finish at the Swaminarayan Mandir. Saturday moves to St Gabriel’s Church in Cricklewood, where children can try balance bikes and a short ride heads to Mapesbury Conservation Area. A longer ride that afternoon reaches Gladstone Park. Sunday’s activities centre on Willesden Sports Centre, with instructor‑led sessions and two rides exploring local parks. The final day, Tuesday, takes place on Priory Park Road and includes games, activities and free safety checks.
Safety checks and community support
Dr Bike will be on hand at each festival site to carry out free bike safety checks and give advice, according to the Romford Recorder. The Brent Cycle Activation Network, which is running the six rides, receives coordination and financial backing from Brent Council and the London Cycling Campaign. Henry Lancashire, joint co‑ordinator of the Brent Cycling Campaign, is listed as a contact for volunteers who wish to help.
Bus routes 259, 279 and 349 face major changes
Transport for London is withdrawing route 349 and restructuring two others from September 2026.
Booking is required for some of the rides, and details are available on the London Cycling Campaign website. Residents who wish to take part can register online, attend any of the free activities, or volunteer through the Brent Cycle Activation Network. The council has not indicated any cost to participants, and no ticketing is involved.
The festival concludes on 22 September with free safety checks and a final round of games. Organisers will review attendance figures after the event and may use the data to plan future community cycling initiatives.
Questions this report answers
+When does the Brent family cycling festival take place?
The festival runs from Friday 18 September to Tuesday 22 September 2026. It spans four days and includes rides, activities and free bike safety checks across four Brent neighbourhoods.
+Who is organising the rides and festival sites?
The Brent Cycle Activation Network is coordinating six rides and three festival sites. The programme is supported financially and logistically by Brent Council and the London Cycling Campaign, as reported by the Romford Recorder.
+What safety services are offered to participants?
Dr Bike will provide free bike safety checks at each festival location. The service includes advice on maintenance and equipment, aiming to ensure all riders can use their bicycles safely.
+How can residents take part or volunteer?
Residents can register for rides that require booking via the London Cycling Campaign website. Those interested in volunteering can contact the Brent Cycle Activation Network or Henry Lancashire, joint co‑ordinator of the Brent Cycling Campaign.
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