Glastonbury Festival Of Contemporary Performing Arts - Information - By bike

As part of the Festival’s continued commitment to reducing audience transport CO2 emissions, we have this year teamed up with two organisations to offer a range of facilities to enable you to cycle to the Festival.

PoWWow Pedal Power will be running guided rides from Bristol to the Festival site, whilst Team Tor 2000 will be offering a luggage collection service and support and guidance to independent cycling groups and solo cyclists travelling from within a 20 mile radius, and beyond.

So this year why not swap four wheels for two (or even one!) and rather than booking a car park ticket, choose one of our cycling options, and become a green traveller.

Option 1 - Make your own way

Those wishing to make their own, self-contained way to the Festival by bike will still be welcome to come and camp in the Green Traveller cyclists' field. The Festival site is just a few miles south of Route 3 of the National Cycle Network, which runs between Glastonbury and Wells. Head for the Yellow gate. For route planning advice, check out Cycle Streets' Glastonbury Route Planner or the Dept of Transport's Cycle Route Planner.

Option 2 - PoWWow Pedal Power guided ride from Bristol:

Who are PoWWow?
PoWWow Pedal Power is a not-for-profit community-based group who promote cycling at events around the country. This year the Festival is teaming up with PoWWow to organise guided bike rides from Bristol.

What are they offering?
PoWWow are running a guided bike ride from Bristol to the Festival. It will be mainly on off-road routes and quiet roads, and their team of experienced ride leaders will be on hand to help you along and deal with any issues you might have. They will carry your luggage in their support van so you don't have to worry about strapping a tent to your bike!

Who is it for?
If you're 18 or over and want to get to the Festival in style while reducing your environmental impact then this option is for you! If you live in Bristol or can get there on Wednesday then they'd love to have you along.

How long will it take?
It is about a 24 mile cycle ride along country roads over the Mendip Hills. We will set off around 10.30am and stop at a pub for lunch and aim to get to the festival site for around 6pm.

What do I need?
A bike, in working order (PoWWow’s mechanics will be on hand to fix any basic problems but won't have time for any big repairs!) Also, while the ride leaders are here to help, you're responsible for your own safety so should be competent enough on a bike to ride on quiet roads. You must have a festival ticket to join the ride. It will also be useful to bring a mobile phone, water and snacks, waterproof clothing, a helmet if you want to wear one - and of course a big smile!

How much does it cost?
We require a deposit of £20 in order to secure your place on the ride. £10 of this will be used to cover the costs of running the coaches and the other £10 will be refunded after the festival. If you wish you can donate it to Pow Wow to support their voluntary work in promoting cycling, renewable energy and combating climate change through fun and positive environmental events.

What about getting home?
A coach back to Bristol will be provided on Monday 1st July, after the festival, which is included in the booking price. It leaves at 11.30pm from the coach park. Your luggage will be transported with you on the coach, and your bike will be returned separately the next day, Tuesday 2nd July, at 5.30pm, to the starting location. Or, if you prefer, you can make your own way back from the festival with your bike and luggage.

How much luggage am I allowed?
1 tent and 2 bags weighing a maximum of 20kg together. NO bags will be excepted without a zip (so no carrier bags please)

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TICKET IN WITH YOUR LUGGAGE YOU MUST CARRY IT ON YOU WHILE CYCLING TO GAIN YOU ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL

For more info about the PowWow Bristol ride, click here.

PowWow Terms and conditions.

- You must have a valid ticket to gain entry to the festival site.
- You must have a road worthy bike before setting off
- You must be over the age of 18
- You must be fit and well before you set off
- You must accept that it is your responsibility to get yourself to the Festival in a safe and responsible manner.
- If you miss the luggage collection time you will have to organise the transportation of your own luggage.
- Your deposit won’t be refunded automatically, you will need to apply
- You must carry your ticket on you and not leave it in your luggage
- If you miss the delivery of your bike on Tuesday 2nd July around 5.30pm it will be sent back to Worthy Farm for you own collection.
- We endeavour to look after your luggage but we cannot take responsibility for anything lost, stolen or damaged so do not put anything breakable in your bag. The luggage must be secure, closed and clearly labelled with your name and address. Laminated labels are a big help.

Option 3a – Team Tor 2000 for cyclists within 20 miles of the Festival site:

Who is Team Tor 2000?
Team Tor 2000 are working with Glastonbury Festivals to provide a facility to promote cycling to the Festival.

What are they offering?
The chance to cycle to the Festival without the need to carry your luggage, using local bike shops and sports centres as drop off points for your luggage which will be collected and waiting for you from 8am Wednesday 26th June.,

Who is it for?
If you live within 20 miles of the site you can leave your luggage at any one of these towns and we will take it to the Festival site and return it after the show. Bath, Bradford-on-Avon, Bridgwater, Bristol, Bruton, Burnham-on-sea, Castle Cary, Chard, Cheddar,, Crewkerne, Frome, Glastonbury,  Ilminster, Langport, Radstock, Shepton Mallet, Sherborne, Somerton, Street, Taunton, Warminster,  Wells,  Weston-super-Mare, Wincanton, Yeovil. Other drop off if enough demand in small towns.

What do I need?
A bike in working order. You're responsible for your own safety so you should feel competent enough on a bike to ride busy and quiet roads. You must have a valid ticket to enter the Festival. It will also be useful to bring a mobile phone, water and snacks, waterproof clothing and a helmet for the ride.

What do I do with my luggage?
You will need to drop your luggage off at shops/sports centres on Monday 24th June. We will take it to the site ready for 8am Wednesday 26th June onwards. Luggage will need to be collected from shops/sports centres on Tuesday 2nd July after the festival unless by different arrangement with the shop.  Do not leave your ticket in with your luggage. We will be using local bike shops and sports centres as drop off points. A list of locations will be available on Facebook under Glasto Bike Rides. Use this Facebook group to chat to other riders from your area to ride in small groups to start the party early.

How much does it cost?
It will cost £15 with £10 refundable after the festival if you cycle. If you wish you can donate your £10 to Team Tor 2000 to support cycling in Somerset.

How much luggage am I allowed?
1 tent and 2 bags weighing 30kg together.  No bags will be accepted without a zip ( so no carrier bags please) Bags that are too heavy (over 20kg) will be rejected.

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TICKET IN WITH YOUR LUGGAGE YOU MUST CARRY IT ON YOU WHILE CYCLING TO GAIN YOU ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL.

How do I book?
Contact Roger at Glastobikes@bagboroughfarm.co.uk to book a place. Payment is through Paypal. You do not have to have an account but need a credit/debit card.

Option 3b – Team Tor 2000 for cyclists beyond 20 miles of the Festival site:

As option 3a, but if you are too far from local towns or if you don’t want to drop luggage off at shops you can still ride either with your luggage on the bike or put it in a friend's car if that saves 2 cars travelling to the site.

If you want to you can just make your own way to the festival by bike and enjoy the benefits of being a Green Traveller and an allocated camping field.

Although we will not be providing a luggage service, please register with us so that you can use the bike lock-up and cyclist camping area.

We are unable to provide a bike hire facility or repair service but will have pumps and puncture repair at site if required but you will probably have to fix punctures yourself. If you have any other bits you think we should try to provide please tell me and I'll see what I can do.

HOW IT WORKS.

- You will need to drop off your luggage at local bike shops/sports centres on Monday 24th June.
- Your luggage will be numbered and tagged and you will be given a corresponding numbered wrist band at the drop off point. You will sign your luggage into the shop to prove you have dropped it off there. Bags that are too heavy (over 20Kgs) will be rejected
- We will collect it and take it to the site ready on Tuesday 25th June. It will be available on site from 8am on Wednesday 26th June.
- You cycle to the festival at a time to suit you and arrive at the yellow entrance at bottom of Pilton hill on A361.
- You will take you bike to our lock up area where it will be tagged and you will be issued with a corresponding numbered wrist band. This will need to be shown whenever you want to take you bike out. Your luggage will be collected here by showing your luggage wristband.
- You will enter the festival site with your festival ticket at yellow entrance and walk approx 200 yards to the cyclists camping area which is just north west of the John Peel stage.
- You can erect you tent in the cyclists only area or join friends elsewhere on the site. However non cycling friends will not be able to camp in the cyclists only area.
- The luggage lock-up will operate throughout the festival and you may use your bike off site at any time as it will be open 24 hrs a day..
- At the end of the festival return your luggage by 1pm on Monday 1st July to the lock-up where it will be tagged and a wrist band issued as before. You will sign to prove you have left your luggage and also sign if you want your £10 refunded or donated to Team Tor 200 for providing a good service.
- Collect your bike and ride home.
- Collect your luggage from your original drop off point by 5pm on Tuesday 2nd July unless by arrangement with the shop/ sports centre. You will need to sign to prove you have collected your luggage.

Team Tor terms and conditions.

- You must have a valid ticket to gain entry to the festival site.
- You must have a road worthy bike before setting off
- You must be over the age of 18
- You must be fit and well before you set off
- You must accept that it is your responsibility to get yourself to the Festival in a safe and responsible manner.
- If you miss the luggage collection time you will have to organise the transportation of your own luggage.
- Your deposit won’t be refunded automatically you will need to apply.
- You must carry your ticket on you and not leave it in your luggage
- We endeavour to look after your luggage but we cannot take responsibility for anything lost, stolen or damaged so do not put anything breakable or valuable in your luggage. The luggage must be secure and closed and be clearly labelled with your name and address.  Laminated labels are a big help
- Under 16s should ride with a responsible adult

What is provided when I arrive?

With all options you will have a dedicated camp site for cyclists with a secure lock up and other benefits for green travellers.

With option 2 your bike will be locked away in a secure lock up and will not be accessible over the weekend.

With option 1, 3a and 3b your bike will be left in a secure 24hr compound and will be available to leave and return to the site any time of day so you can enjoy the countryside around Glastonbury whilst at the Festival. However your bike will not be able to be used on site.

Where is the campsite?

The campsite is just inside the main entrance at the bottom of Pilton hill just north west of the John Peel stage. This entrance is mainly used by the people using the bus transport system so will be quietest early on Wednesday and Thursday mornings for early risers to avoid queues. If you do not wish to camp in the special campsite but wish to join friends elsewhere you just have to collect you luggage from the lockup and return it there on the Monday afterwards. There will be solar showers in the campsite for one or two uses during the festival but will depend on demand.

Child riders must be accompanied by and adult rider.