Sunday 10th August 2025 9:15am

Starting from - We shall start and finish our ride at the pier on Shapinsay.

Anybody travelling from Kirkwall should pre-book the following with Orkney ferries (bikes go free but please mind to book them!):

0945hrs Kirkwall - Shapinsay
1330hrs Shapinsay - Kirkwall

We will meet at the Shapinsay slip waiting room before 0930hrs.

Anybody already on Shapinsay should meet us at the pier at 1015hrs. KW17 2DX

  • 13 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road, eBike
  • 2 hr

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

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KW17 2DX

The route is quite undulating, and can be quite exposed if it's windy but is a pleasant rural ride offering wide views across to the mainland and other isles.

Our route will take us around the island of Shapinsay.

The roads are quiet single track and tarred in mostly good condition.

We will stop at the north end of the island for a snack/sandwich and again back in the village - we will make sure we have time for the cafe if it's open should anybody fancy a brew.

Helmets advisable. Please bring a small bag with a waterproof jacket + spare layer, a spare tube to fit your bike if you have one and enough drink/snacks to last the morning. A flask of something hot or pennies for the cafe also highly recommended ☺️

First-timers welcome!

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