Saddles and Paddles

31/07/2026

Join Active Devon and Ride On in Exeter this August for a 5 day long summer cycling festival

31/07/2026

Great news - the small Topsham ferry will be running this weekend! Mornings only due to tide times but still great to welcome it back!

25/07/2026

Heads up folks! It’s a huge day for Topsham this Sunday as it’s the annual Topsham’s Longest Table community event, so if you’re visiting or passing through on bikes, please be mindful that you’ll need to walk your bikes through sections of the town or cycle on the main roads.

Topsham's famous Longest Table returns this weekend 🍽️❤️ Hundreds of tables will fill the streets as the community comes together for one of Devon's biggest street feasts.

02/07/2026

Fantastic news from our friends across the river at Ride On - Cycling For all

Please spread the word!

Joy Rides are relaxed, social bike rides for anyone who wants to get out on two wheels. Each ride is led by one of our friendly, trained ride leaders. The routes are designed to be easy and mostly traffic-free routes around Exeter Quay and the Exe estuary. Rides last around two hours, including the....

23/06/2026

We're at the Stretham campus today, make sure to swing by and grab some essentials or even a free bike check (spaces are limited so be quick)

15/06/2026

That's an interesting nest little duckies

26/05/2026

We couldn’t agree more! We have a large fire fleet of canoes, kayaks, SUPs and bikes to keep you all entertained (and cool!) this week!

Looking forward to welcoming you!

You’ll find our shop on Exeter Quayside within all the fabulous cafes and gift shops so there’s something for everyonel!

Visit www.sadpad.com for info, prices and how to book or call us 01392 424241

Need to keep the kids entertained this half-term? ☀️

Why not head down to Exeter Quay and visit our friends and to hire a canoe, kayak or paddleboard, then enjoy a scenic trip along the canal to us here at The Double Locks.

Stop off for lunch, relax in the sunshine, and soak up the waterside views before heading back up the canal.

Perfect weather for an adventure… Just try not to fall in! 🚣

15/05/2026

Great news - the Topsham ferry has been repaired so walkers and cyclists can once again cross the river!

14/05/2026

https://rideoncycling.org/womens-workshop-sessions/

Across the river at Ride On - Cycling For all the Wom+n’s Workshops are back! First session is tonight 6-8pm.

This is a space for women, trans and non-binary people to feel more confident and capable in learning how to look after their bikes.

These are a series of supportive, hands-on sessions designed to help people build confidence with bike maintenance.

Find out more via the link - and see their website for other bike maintenance classes starting soon.

13/05/2026

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