The ‘world’s most entertaining’ cycling festival is coming to the North West this year

By now we’re all dreaming about this summer, with the return of live events, pubs and festivals.

If it’s festivals you’re after, then look no further than Velio, a brand-new event celebrating life on two wheels.

Its debut festival is arriving in the North West this September, with three days and nights of cycling, immersive rides, music, comedy, food and drink, wellness and good times.

Velio

Velio

Located at the beautiful Cholmondeley Castle in the countryside of Malpas, Cheshire, Velio will be the first event in a series of pioneering cycling festivals created to provide unrivalled experiences on and off the saddle.

Both riders and non-riders can come down to enjoy the entertainment and feasts.

There will be different cycling routes and lengths for all ages, from the beginner to experienced riders, including the headline Velutopia ride.

Velutopia, a 14km long stretch on closed roads, will be filled with immersive entertainment and is a world-first cycling festival experience.

Velio

Velio

Velio festival will have entertainment, music and comedy, with a carefully crafted programme of international music artists, comedians and immersive moments across five stages, with the full programme being announced very soon.

The unrivalled cycling experience will be made up of five routes – 3km,14km, 30km, 60km and 100km – and will cater from beginner to experienced riders, as well as including disabled cycling options and mini kids rides.

As well as that, there will be feasts, long table banquets, award-winning chefs, local produce and speciality bars, all in unique, picturesque settings.

Add in yoga and meditation in the Cholmondeley gardens, plus wood-fired hot tubs and spacious camping and a boutique camping village, and you’ve got a unique and unforgettable festival experience.

Velio

Velio

Ed Norris, curator said: “We’re on a mission to get more people into cycling and bring it’s wholehearted culture to the world.

“Now more than ever we need the ability to switch off, connect with others and live a balanced lifestyle, at Velio we’re here to help celebrate the good times, indulge your senses and embrace the cycling culture.

“Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, our community is open.”

Tickets go on sale in the coming weeks, but you can sign up for a 25% discount code for tickets when they are released here – the festival is on from the 17th-20th of September 2021.