Glastonbury Festival Of Contemporary Performing Arts - Information - By bike

In 2011, we were very pleased to announce the launch of some new initiatives to encourage Festival-goers to come to Glastonbury by bicycle, as part of our new Green Traveller campaign. As well as reducing their carbon footprint and avoiding being stuck in car traffic queues, anyone who arrived on their bike would get several rewards, including a free lock-up and an allocated campsite just for cyclists.

We even transported your luggage/camping gear to the Festival for you.

Plus, of course, like anyone arriving at the Festival by public transport, they got a Green Traveller card which gives discounts on food and T-shirts, as well as exclusive access to solar showers and compost toilets.

Those in Bristol or one of 30 towns within 20 miles of the site, were also able to join a guided ride and have their luggage delivered to the Festival. We teamed up with two organisations to offer a range of facilities to help people planning to cycle to Glastonbury. For more info, see below

Team Tor 2000 for cyclists within 20 miles of the Festival site, travelling to Glastonbury Festival 2011
Who are Team Tor 2000?
Team Tor 2000 are working with Glastonbury Festivals 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, plus suggested route maps and information.
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 Glastonbury site and return it after the Festival. Axbridge, Bath, Bradford-on-Avon, Bridgwater, Bristol, Bruton, Burnham-on-Sea, Castle Cary, Chard, Cheddar, Clevedon, Crewkerne, Frome, Glastonbury, Highbridge, Ilminster, Langport, Radstock, Shepton Mallet, Sherborne, Somerton, Street, Taunton, Warminster, Wellington, Wells, Westbury, Weston-super-Mare, Wincanton, Yeovil.
What do I need?
You will need to drop your luggage off at shops/sports centres on Monday 20th June. We will take it to the site ready for 8am Wednesday 22nd June onwards. Luggage will need to be collected from shops/sports centres on Tuesday 28th June after the festival unless by arrangement with the shop.
How much does it cost?
We require a deposit of £11.00 to secure luggage transportation from your nearest town collection point. £10 will be refunded after the Festival if you come on the ride. If you wish you can donate your £10 to Team Tor 2000.
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).
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TICKET IN WITH YOUR LUGGAGE. YOU MUST CARRY IT ON YOU WHILE CYCLING TO GAIN YOUR ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL.
Where can I find more information and book a place?
Email glastobikes@bagboroughfarm.co.uk putting which town you're interested in cycling from in the subject line.

PoWWow Pedal Power guided ride from Bristol, for Glastonbury Festival 2011
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 city centre to the Festival leaving on Wednesday 22nd June. 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. Your luggage and tent will need to be dropped off on Tuesday 21st (time and place to be confirmed) Then all you need to do is cycle your bike and what you need for the day to the staring location (tbc) On Monday you will take a return coach back to Bristol leaving at 10.30am with all your luggage, your bicycle will be returned on Tuesday at 5.30pm where you started the ride.
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
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, and a helmet if you want to wear one.
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 donated to PowWow to support their voluntary work in promoting cycling, renewable energy and combating climate change through fun and positive environmental events. The other £10 will be refunded after the festival if you come on the ride. If you wish, you can donate your £10 to Glastonbury Festival to cover the costs of running the project.
How much luggage am I allowed?
1 tent and 2 bags weighing a maximum of 30kg together. NO bags will be accepted without a zip (so no carrier bags please)
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TICKET WITH YOUR LUGGAGE. YOU MUST CARRY IT WITH YOU WHILE CYCLING TO GAIN ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL
Where can I find more information and book a place?
Head over to www.powwow-pedal-power.org.uk/glastonbury

Making your own way
Finally, 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. For route planning advice, check out the Dept of Transport's Cycle Route Planner.

With all options you will have a dedicated camp site for cyclists with a secure lock up and other benefits for Green Travellers.
With PoWWow your bike will be locked away in a secure lock up and will not be accessible over the weekend.
With Team Tor 2000 your bike will be left in a secure 24hr compound and will be available to leave and return to the site any day between 8am and 8pm so you can enjoy the countryside around Glastonbury whilst at the Festival. However your bike will not be able to be used on site.

Terms and conditions
- You must have a valid ticket to gain entry to the Festival site
- You must have a roadworthy bike
- You must be over the age of 18
- You must be fit and well before you leave
- 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 organize the transportation of your own luggage
- Your deposit won’t be refunded automatically - you will need to apply
- No valuables or bottles in your luggage
- You must carry your ticket with you and not leave it in your luggage
- If you miss the delivery of your bike on Tuesday 28th June 5.30pm it will sent back to Worthy Farm and you must then arrange for collection at a later date by yourselves
-  Glastonbury Festival 2011 cannot accept any responsibility or liability for the loss or damage to luggage when in transit or the loss, theft or damage to any bicycle at any time.
- Glastonbury Festival 2011 cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, personal injury or death to any person taking part in the PoWWow or the Team Tor 2000 schemes or for persons cycling to the Festival site.
- Access to the Green Travellers Camping Field, secure bike storage and lock ups is subject to capacity and demand.
- You must not exceed your luggage allowance of 1 tent and 2 bags weighing a combined total of 30kg. (rucksacks preferable)