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NBCF X HYPE Urban Bikes
OpenAIR Gallery Tours
“The Community Adult Cycle Skills Summer Sessions are funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Merseytravel.”
The gallery with no walls. See it from the saddle.
What the
A free, guided bike ride through New Brighton — looping the seafront and the Victoria Quarter to take in the OpenAIR Gallery murals up close, with the story behind every wall. Bikes, tour and refreshments all provided. All you bring is yourself.
FREE · This August · 5 weekends · 20 riders per ride · Bike, guided tour & refreshments included.
What's included
• Free use of a quality bike for the ride — helmet provided too
• A guided tour of the OpenAIR Gallery, with the stories behind every mural
• Refreshments at Rockpoint Records
• A friendly ride leader and a small, sociable group
The ride
New Brighton's streets have become a gallery you can't hang on a wall. Giant murals by internationally renowned artists have turned the Victoria Quarter into one of the UK's most ambitious pieces of public art — and the best way to see it is on two wheels.
This August, New Brighton Creative Futures and Hype Urban Bikes are teaming up to put you in the saddle for a free guided ride along the coast and through the heart of the OpenAIR Gallery. We'll roll out together, stop at each artwork, and share the artist, the ideas and the story behind every piece. Part bike ride, part gallery tour — and completely free.
Your route
We set off from HYPE Footgolf on Coastal Drive and head out along the New Brighton seafront before turning into the Victoria Quarter. There, we'll wind through the streets of the OpenAIR Gallery, pausing at the murals so your guide can talk you through each one.
Halfway round, we'll stop for refreshments at Rockpoint Records — home of Penfold's 'Torn but Not Broken' mural — before riding back along the coast to Harrison Drive.
It's a relaxed, sociable pace on flat, mostly traffic-free routes — suitable for anyone comfortable on a bike. No lycra, no racing, no pressure. The full loop takes around [2 hours] including stops.
Register to ride out
How to register
1. Fill in the short registration form below and tell us your preferred weekend.
2. Hype Urban Bikes will be in touch by email to confirm your place.
3. We'll send you the date, time and everything you need to know.
Then just turn up and ride.
Good to know
• The ride is free and open to adults (17+). Under-18s should contact us before registering.
• Bikes and helmets are provided — but you're welcome to bring your own.
• Tell us about any access, mobility or health needs on the form and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
• Rides go ahead in light weather; we'll let you know in good time if anything changes.
FAQs
Do I need my own bike?
No — a bike and helmet are provided for the ride. Bring your own if you'd prefer.
How fit do I need to be?
It's a gentle, flat ride at a sociable pace with plenty of stops. If you can ride a bike, you can do this.
Is it really free?
Yes — bike, guided tour and refreshments, all free, thanks to funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. “The Community Adult Cycle Skills Summer Sessions are funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Merseytravel.”
Can I come with a friend?
Absolutely — just make sure you each register so we can save you both a place.
How long is the ride?
Around 8KM from start to finish and will take, with mural stops and refreshments around 2 - 2.5 hours.
Can I donate to your CIC?
Thank you, yes, using the form below.