Councillor Robert Hutchinson, the Mayor of Sunderland, officially begins the event.placeholder image
Councillor Robert Hutchinson, the Mayor of Sunderland, officially begins the event.

In pictures: Cyclists enjoy the 2026 Active Sunderland Big Bike Ride

Cyclists enjoyed taking part in an annual bike ride.

The 2026 Active Sunderland Big Bike Ride was started by the Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Robert Hutchinson, from the Beacon of Light on Sunday.

With options including a five-mile family ride as well as 12-mile, 20-mile and 38-mile routes, the courses passed along city roads and woodland paths hugging the River Wear.

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