Torbay Glow Ride returns bigger than ever with a festival of light, sound and fun!

Deputy Mayor to sign up with neighborhood event requiring more secure travel in the evening, including Sound Communities’ Boom Bus, live radio and rewards for the brightest bikes

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Torbay’s Glow Ride returns on Friday 30 October, bringing individuals of any ages together for a night of lights, music and neighborhood action to promote more secure travel after dark.

Arranged by Safe, Sustainable Travel Torbay (SSTT)the occasion becomes part of Cycling UK’s nationwide My Ride. Our Right project, which highlights the barriers that avoid individuals, especially ladies, from biking and requires more secure, more inclusive streets.

In 2015’s Glow Ride was an incredible success in spite of some beautiful poor weather condition. This year, the occasion returns larger than ever, with the Deputy Mayor addressing represent the Civic Mayor of Torbay, Councillor Hazel Foster.

The night will start at The Boathouse in Prestonwhere Sound Communities will bring its Boom Bus to develop a celebration of light and noise. Ocean Youth Radio will transmit live, sharing the enjoyment with listeners throughout the Bay and beyond.

Individuals who sign up ahead of time will get a totally free set of twinkly lights to assist brighten their bikes, and there will be area rewards for the very best designs on the nightEverybody is motivated to get imaginative, gown vibrantly and make their bikes shine.

There’s an invite to show up the volume, too. Individuals can bring their own speakers and tune in to the live broadcast, contributing to the cumulative soundtrack as the neighborhood comes together to illuminate the night.

Hot beverages, food and other beverages will be readily available from The Boathouse before riders triggered at 6.30 pmThe trip will end up at TQ Beerworks in Torquay, opposite Torre Abbey Sands

Everybody is welcome, whatever their age or biking experience. Those taking a trip to Torbay without a bike can get in touch with SSTT to check obtaining a bike or e-bike.

Beth Huntley, CEO of Safe, Sustainable Travel Torbay, stated:

“Last year we had a fantastic time, despite the fact that the weather condition truly wasn’t on our side! This year we’re back, larger than ever, and we can’t wait to bring individuals together once again. The Glow Ride has to do with having a good time, commemorating biking and revealing that everybody should have to feel safe taking a trip night. You do not require to be a knowledgeable rider or own an expensive bike; simply occurred, radiance up and appear for more secure travel.”

The Glow Ride has to do with more than an enjoyable night out. It is a chance to bring the neighborhood together, commemorate the liberty and pleasure of biking, and highlight the value of making travel much safer and more available after dark.

Through its My Ride. Our Right project, Cycling UK is requiring action to deal with the barriers that discourage individuals from biking, consisting of issues about roadway security, daunting behaviour and insufficient facilities. Torbay’s Glow Ride brings that message to life through a happy, noticeable event of neighborhood action.

Occasion information

• Date: Friday 30 October 2026
• Collecting location: The Boathouse, Preston, Paignton
• Roll-out: 6.30 pm
• End up: TQ Beerworks, opposite Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
• Music: Sound Communities’ Boom Bus
• Live broadcast: Ocean Youth Radio
• Free lights: Offered to individuals who sign up beforehand
• Area rewards: For the very best bike designs
• Who can participate: Individuals of any ages
• Bike loans: Offered by plan through SSTT

To sign up, check obtaining a bike or e-bike, or learn more, contact Safe, Sustainable Travel Torbay at Register by means of bit.ly/ TravelTorbay

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