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Windsor Cycle Hub
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A volunteer run charity in Windsor, that helps everyday people to cycle safely in & around our town. We ride, repair & campaign. Every Saturday from 11am at The Swan, Clewer, Windsor SL4 5JG. Please book rides & repairs in advance here: bit.ly/3L2XCUa
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Our volunteers are at @theswanclewer.bsky.social every Saturday from 11am, come rain or shine, to help you with your bike/cycling queries. Today, we spent a lot of time inside drinking mulled cider (yum) as only a couple of you came in for repairs. Please visit next week for our easy Level 1 ride.
A selection of Windsor Cycle Hub’s volunteers, in the Swan’s courtyard, poised to help the community get more from their bikes
November 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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This week at 11am it's 5th Saturday Skills at @theswanclewer.bsky.social. Featuring #BikeRegister marking & security tips. Plus, Urban Ride skills for less confident L1-L2 people. And Bike Kitchen repairs too. Please pre-book Ride Skills & Repairs (not Bike Register yet) with: bit.ly/49VSkq2.
The national Bike Register is the only scheme recognised by the police. If they find your bike & it's got one of these, you'll get it back. No sticker, no investigation Riding in an urban environment is essential if you want to get more from your bike & be less dependent on motor vehicles Like the post, we're there whatever the weather. In our case, to check you bike & make basic repairs.
November 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Despite the weather, we did have a Level 4 ride today - albeit a small one. The hardy riders were layered up & fuelled by our favourite #Tunnocks* Caramel wafers. The eagle eyed will spot that these are the extra special dark chocolate/blue ones.
*As a charity we’re always looking for sponsorship!
Our hardy crew embrace their inner Tunnocks, during a brief stop on today’s ride
November 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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This Saturday (Nov w/e 4) it’s an Advanced Level 4 guided ride from @theswanclewer.bsky.social at 11am. 22 pacy miles on road & gravel to historic White Waltham👩‍✈️nr. M’head. Dress warm! Please book the ride, by Friday, so we can expect you. Same link to pre-book Bike Kitchen repairs: bit.ly/49VSkq2
The route from The Swan, out to White Waltham & back Our hardy volunteers & riders brave the conditions to enjoy the Walthams. Be like them, dress in layers! A slice of history from 1942, taken at White Waltham by Lee Millar. We might mention this on the ride! Fixing a puncture at The Swan. Got a bike problem? Then bring it to us to sort for you
November 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Thanks to our volunteers & for everyone who joined us of today’s intermediate Level 3 ride. We rode through Windsor Great Park & on to the CWGC Air Forces Memorial, that overlooks Runnymede.
Back next week for an advanced Level 4 ride to White Waltham, a place with its own special history.
WCH’s volunteers & riders in front of a massive Windsor sign in WGP The group visit the Air Forces memorial above Runnymede
November 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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This Saturday (Nov w/e 3) it’s an Intermediate Level 3 guided ride from @theswanclewer.bsky.social at 11am. 16 miles on quiet roads/gravel paths to the RAF memorial via the Great Park. Please book the ride, by Friday, so we can expect you. Same link to pre-book Bike Kitchen repairs: bit.ly/49VSkq2
The route from the Swan via WGP. We’ll have an option to ride back via the park, rather than down Crimp Hill The Runnymede Air Force Memorial Riding in Windsor Great Park Fixing bikes at The Swan
November 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Well this is a lot of fun, & contains an important message:
November 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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The return journey to @theswanclewer.bsky.social, past Brunel’s iconic viaduct & up the slippery slope to the relief road. Thanks to our volunteers for making this all possible. Back next week for a Level 3 to the Great Park. 2/2
Group 1 ride past the railway viaduct Group 2 snake past the viaduct Group 3 ride into the sun Heading back up the slope back to Clewer
November 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Amazing weather this morning for our Level 3 ride to Dorney Rowing Lake. Lots of riders, plenty of great photos & stacks of wildlife spots. 1/2
Groups 1 & (the new) 2 assemble in front of the club house Group 1 in action at Dorney Group 2 action shot Groups 1 & 2 assemble at the start house
November 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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This Saturday (Nov w/e 2) it’s a moderate Level 2 guided ride from @theswanclewer.bsky.social at 11am. 12 miles on quiet roads & puddly gravel paths to Eton’s Rowing Lake 🚣🐟. Please book the ride, by Friday evening, so we can expect you. Same link to pre-book Bike Kitchen repairs: bit.ly/49VSkq2
This Saturday’s loop - if you’ve got mudguards, please fit them! WCH heading out across Dorney Common The last time we visited the rowing lake it was freezing cold & foggy. This Saturday’s forecast is much better Is your bike in need of some expert attention? Bring it to Bike Kitchen!
November 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Spotted on a recce ride today: a massive Venus Flytrap in Cookham.

No flies on us at #WindsorCycleHub.
A huge Venus flytrap visible from the road to Maidenhead in Cookham.
November 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Another bumper Level 1 easy short ride today. Lovely weather, with a few puddles to navigate. You could spot those w/o mudguards when we got back to @theswanclewer.bsky.social! Thanks to all our volunteers who helped today. Back next week for a longer & slightly faster Level 2 ride.
Groups 1 & 2 come together by Boveney Lock Group 1 ride off across Dorney Common Groups 2 & 3 meet, with a royal backdrop Groups 1 & 3 stop to admire the view of Slough sewage works. Group 2 stopped to fix a puncture - or so they said!
November 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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This Saturday (Nov w/e 1) it’s an easy Level 1 guided ride from @theswanclewer.bsky.social at 11am. A family friendly 6.8 mile traffic-free loop on gravel trails to Eton Wick 🍂⛅️. Please pre-book the ride, by Friday evening, & Bike Kitchen repairs with this link, so we can expect you: bit.ly/49VSkq2
The route Some Level 1 riders enjoying the Jubilee River path Our top mechanics, on the case at The Swan
October 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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A nice pacy Level 4 ride today, that took in some royal abodes, WGP, Chobham Common (featured War of the Worlds) & Sunningdale (famous for its level crossing). Thanks all volunteers for making it possible. Back next week for an easy Level 1 ride & bike repairs at @theswanclewer.bsky.social.
Group 1 riders await Group 2 by the Long Walk. Group 2 join Group 1. Queen Victoria’s memorial on Chobham Common, with those that braved the gorse. Group 1 return to base via Windsor Great Park.
October 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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This Saturday (Oct w/e 4) it’s an advanced Level 4 guided ride from @theswanclewer.bsky.social at 11am. 21 miles of mixed surface via The 🏰, Crimp Hill⛰️, WGP🦌🍂 towards Chobham Common. Please pre-book the ride, by Friday, & Bike Kitchen repairs with this link, so we can expect you: bit.ly/49VSkq2
The route, out past the castle, up Crimp Hill, through the park & beyond Last week's Level 3 riders - as expect to see some of them again this week! Fixing bikes at he Swan WCH volunteers in action - watch out for our distinctive, & autumnal, orange gilets!
October 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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This Saturday (3rd w/e of Oct) it’s an intermediate Level 3 guided ride from @theswanclewer.bsky.social at 11am. A 17 mile mixed surface loop via Dorney, Holyport etc. Please pre-book the ride, by Friday, & Bike Kitchen repairs with this link, so we can expect you: bit.ly/49VSkq2
The route WCH on the move Fixing bikes at the 🦢
October 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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After last week’s storm, it was great to be back in the saddle today. Our Level 2 ride took us over to Ditton Park (home of RADAR) & Eton (home of the Chariots of Fire avenue). Back next week for a longer, faster & hillier Level 3.
Passing the iconic Brunel viaduct on bikes & a trike A group 1 take a breather in Chariots of Fire avenue, while group 2 pedal into view 3 riders on a path - probably in Ditton Park A big reunion of groups 1 & 2, astride the M4
October 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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This Saturday (2nd w/e of Oct) it’s a moderate Level 2 guided ride from @theswanclewer.bsky.social at 11am. A 10 mile mixed surface loop via Ditton Park. Please pre-book the ride, by Friday, & Bike Kitchen repairs with this link, so we can expect you: bit.ly/49VSkq2
Our route towards Ditton Park A pre ride briefing at The Swan Some Level 2 riders take a break Fixing bikes at The Swan
October 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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We didn’t ride today because of the high winds, but we did fix loads of bikes at @theswanclewer.bsky.social. Plus we flew the local cycling flag by attending events at Dedworth Medical & Braywick Nature Centres.
Talking to people at Dedworth Medical Centre Dug from RBWM talks active travel Maidenhead Cycle Hub’s stand
October 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Bad news: we’re NOT riding tomorrow because of Storm Amy 💨💨

Good news: Bike Kitchen is open for basic repairs/checks. Please book with this link: bit.ly/3L2XCUa

More good news: as we’re at @theswanclewer.bsky.social you can have a drink while you wait!

Stay safe! Hope to see you all next week.
A sign on the gate of The Swan, advising of the cancellation of this week’s ride A close up of the cancellation notice Tomorrow’s weather forecast. 48mph winds are NOT conducive to cycling
October 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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This Saturday, due to the high winds forecast with Storm Amy ⛈️🌫️🌪️, there’s no Guided Ride. Staying on our bikes & away from debris is key.

We’re open for Bike Kitchen repairs, here’s the booking link: bit.ly/49VSkq2

We’ll be at Dedworth Medical Centre’s wellbeing event too, maybe see you there?
Weather forecast for Saturday showing 41mph gusts! Bike repairs at the Swan
October 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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A lovely, well attended, early autumn 🍂 🍁 Level 4 ride through Upton Court, Ditton, Langley & Black parks to Burnham Beeches 🌳🐄. Then back to @theswanclewer.bsky.social for #Oktoberfest fun 🍻🌭. Thanks to all our volunteers for making it possible.
The pre-ride briefing in The Swan courtyard A rendezvous of today’s 3 groups in Upton Court Park, Slough Riders from groups 1 & 2 acorn crunching in Langley Park The view from the back of the group. Our volunteers are identified with their distinctive orange gilets
September 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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This Saturday (4th w/e of Sept) it’s an advanced Level 4 guided ride from @theswanclewer.bsky.social at 11am. A 22 mile mixed surface loop via Black Park to Burnham Beeches & home. Please pre-book the ride, by Friday, & Bike Kitchen repairs with this link, so we can expect you: bit.ly/49VSkq2
The route Beech nut crunching in Burnham Fixing bikes at the Swan
September 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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This week we helped 6th #Windsor #Brownies earn their mechanics badges. It’s great showing youngsters how to take care of their bikes (it’s good to show grown-ups too). Got a children’s group in Windsor that want to know more about bikes? Drop us a line at [email protected]
A group of Brownies after practicing riding around our cones. Our volunteers love sharing bike skills Some very attentive Brownies taking in loads of information on bike tools from our volunteer A very attentive Brownie getting some tips on brakes from one of our volunteers
September 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Some bonus shots from today’s ride.
A nice new bike always makes hills seem easier Oh dear, a broken seat post - hopefully our Bike Kitchen can sort that. Fortunately, he was close to home It’s just perspective & a hill! The last empanada of 2025!
September 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM