Joy Rides are relaxed, social bike rides for anyone who wants to get out on two wheels. Each ride is led by one of our friendly, trained ride leaders. The routes are designed to be easy and mostly traffic-free routes around Exeter Quay and the Exe estuary. Rides last around two hours, including the briefing and wrap-up. The pace is nice and easy, no one is left behind, and suitable for any bike. Each ride starts at our workshop – Ride On, 61 Haven Road, EX2 8DP.
Although not required, we encourage riders to wear a helmet and have some that can be borrowed if you need. Please dress for the weather, and ensure your bike is in a road worthy condition. In adverse weather, we may cancel or cut short the ride at short notice so please check ahead (we will email you if this is the case). Saturday rides meet at 10.30am, and Wednesday evening rides meet at 6pm.
The Joy Rides are open to adults and children over 14 if accompanied by an adult. For this, please book two places.
Need a bike? If you don’t have a bike of your own, we can provide one for you – but do let us know once your booking has been made by emailing [email protected].
Joy Rides are a partnership between Ride On, Exeter City Community Trust and Wellbeing Exeter and made possible due to funding from Sport England’s Movement Fund.
| 1) Wednesday 8th July | Book here | A |
| 2) Saturday 18th July | Book here | B |
| 3) Saturday 25th July | Book here | C |
| 4) Saturday 1st August | Book here | A |
| 5) Wednesday 5th August | Book here | B |
| 6) Saturday 15th August | Book here | C |
| 7) Saturday 22nd August | Book here | A |
| 8) Saturday 29th August | Book here | B |
| 9) Wednesday 2nd September | Book here | C |
| 10) Saturday 12th September | Book here | A |
| 11) Saturday 19th September | Book here | B |
| 12) Saturday 26th September | Book here | C |
Route A : Turf Loop
A classic route – a relaxed ride down the river Exe and down to the Turf Locks. This is largely on flat, traffic free paths, so ideal for gaining confidence and riding socially. (First Ride postponed – no ride on Wednesday 8th July)
Route details – click the map for more detail.
Booking page :
https://koalendar.com/e/turf-locks-joy-ride
Route B : Topsham Loop
This route is a blend of traffic free and low-traffic routes, riding down the estuary and into Topsham. Perfect for developing skills and confidence – it is has some traffic and junctions and a couple of short inclines.
Route details – click the map for more detail.
Booking page :
Route C : City Loop
This route explores the routes around the river, visiting the various infrastructure on both sides as well as the canal.
Booking page :