Join us to call for safer streets for the children of Bristol with a mass family-friendly cycle around the city centre!
Saturday 19th September 2026, 11amQueen Square, Bristol
What's happening?
Kidical Mass is a fun, family friendly mass bike ride with a serious message. Imagine if your children could safely cycle across Bristol on their own to school, clubs, friends' houses and parks? It can, and should be, a reality and a right for them!
For one afternoon, children and families will take over the streets of Bristol by riding together to call for a city that prioritises the independence, freedom and safety of children.
Building on the momentum of our past two Bristol rides, we’re inviting families to come together at 11am on September 19th at Queen Square before setting off on a circular and well marshalled loop of the centre.
The route
Our volunteers will be running feeder rides from residential areas around Bristol. These will be smaller group rides that will help you to cycle safely with others to the starting point at Queen Square.
The main event will start at Queen Square at 11am for the big (but not too long!) ride around the centre. We’ll ding our bells, wave banners and have lots of fun- returning to Queen Square again. The route is child friendly and marshalled by our teams of volunteers- most importantly, there will be lots of us!
Feeder Rides
South Bristol: Ashton
More info coming soon
South Bristol: Victoria Park
More info coming soon
Kingswood
More info coming soon
East Bristol
B2B Cycle Path
St Andrew's Park
More info coming soon
Somewhere else
Want to suggest another feeder ride? Tell us where you are coming from.
Get involved
Kidical Mass is an international movement founded in 2008. Every ride, including here in Bristol, is entirely run by volunteers. there are lots of ways below that you can be involved too!
We are looking for marshalls, leaflet distributors, groups who would like to attend, activities and entertainment on the day, people who can spread the word and, most importantly, people to come and cycle with us on September 19th!
Marshall
Help keep the ride moving, welcoming, and easy for families to follow.
Groups
Bring your school, club, community group, or workplace along for the ride.
Feeder rides
Lead a local mini ride that helps families join the main event together.
GoFundMe
Support flyers, equipment, accessibility, and practical ride costs.