The Isle of Wight is accessible ferry, we recommend Red Funnel. We recommend the Southampton to East Cowes route. It is then a 10 minute drive or ride to Northwood House, our Festival site.

All guests will be staying on our festival glamping site, on Northwood House grounds.

Northwood House - Ward Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 8AZ

This depends on which package you have booked.

celeste

A full pop-up hotel style experience in a spacious luxury yurt including raised double bed, duvet, pillows, towels, toiletries & dressing gown, hanging rail, table, chairs, lamp, sofa, dressing table, mirror, lighting, power source and standing space within the yurt. One or two people options available.

white plus

A full pop-up hotel style experience in a canvas bell tent including raised beds, duvet, pillows, table, chairs, lighting, towels, toiletries, power source and standing space within the bell tent. One, two or four people options available.

white tent

A blackout tent with the more classic camping set-up including a 3 inch mat and sleeping bag, with limited space beyond the sleeping area. Central power sources are available for charging. One or two people options available.

white campervan

A plot to park-up on and a power hook-up.

Luxury bathroom facilities are easily accessible and spread across the site, ensuring just a short walk from wherever you are staying. The Recharge Area (saunas, hot tubs, ice baths, massage etc) is in a central location

The event commences on Friday 12th June 2026. Please aim to arrive between midday and 3pm.

On arrival, you will be welcomed by a member of the Joyride team who will offer you a refreshing drink before being shown where to check-in for Joyride Festival Isle of Wight and find your accommodation. 

There’s nothing better than riding the incredible roads of the Isle of Wight on your own bike - and we encourage bringing your own. If you’d prefer to hire a bike, there is the option directly from our recommended supplier. Information on this will be sent in due course.

Re-building and dismantling your bike from and into a bike box is your own responsibility. Joyride Festival cannot be held liable for any damage to your bike. Joyride Festival can store your bike box during the event.

Please note: TT and/or Tri bars are not allowed for safety reasons.

Yes. We will send information and instructions for bike hire in due course.

Our mechanics will be on hand to safety check your bike when you arrive, and should you need your bike repaired during a ride, our mechanics will aim to fix the problem. Any new parts will be at your own expense, and invoiced accordingly.

It is essential that you bring your road bike in good working order, and we highly recommend a bike service before arriving. Joyride Festival Isle of Wight cannot be held liable for any damage to your bike.

There is Joyride Festival Ibiza 15th-18th October 2026

Appropriate bike storage is available at at the Festival site. Your bike or bike box are stored at your own risk. 

Bike boxes can be kept in storage for the duration of the event, until 5:00pm on Sunday 14th June.  On the Sunday afternoon you will have access to the bike storage area to pack your bike box.

If you are arriving early or staying on in the Isle of Wight, bike and bike box storage security is your own responsibility before the event starts and after the event concludes.

We’re delighted to offer riding guests bespoke LeBlanq kit, with the included kit differing between packages. We’ll collect sizing information from you after booking.

platinum

Fresh kit for each of the 3 joyrides! Bespoke LeBlanq kit consisting of 3 jerseys, 1 pair of bib shorts, 1 gilet, socks, a cap and a water bottle. For wellness guests: leisure shorts, t-shirt and socks.

celeste

Bespoke LeBlanq jersey, gilet, cap, and water bottle. For wellness guests, a leisure t-shirt and socks.

white

Exclusive LeBlanq cap and water bottle.

Please bring any additional kit you may require such as jerseys, bib shorts, helmet, shoes and suitable clothing for all weather conditions. 

Pre and post-ride activities

The dress code is very much a home-from-home relaxed glamping vibe. Feel free to dress in loungewear. Don’t forget to pack swimwear for a dip in the sea and loose clothing for other activities.

Afternoon/evening

Festival chic / elegant casual at the Festival. Do bring a jacket or something warm to wear later in the evening as the Festival will take place outdoors. The ground is mostly grassy, so best to leave your stilettos at home this time! Do bring appropriate overnight clothes for glamping.

This depends on which package you have booked.

white

Do bring a pillow and extra warm layers to keep warm at night, plus any other creature comforts you'd like.

white plus

All bedroom amenities in your bell tent are supplied including bed, duvet, pillows so all you need to bring are your personal effects.

celeste

All bedroom amenities in your yurt are supplied including bed, duvet, pillows so all you need to bring are your personal effects.

We’ve borrowed the colour coding from skiing to categorise the different groups, and can choose your ride group based on the criteria below. Our guest experience team are always on hand to advise if you’re unsure. Joyriding is about the pleasure of riding - even at faster paces groups aren’t races or training sessions.

black group

You’re a pretty serious rider, who likes to push yourself to your limits. You’re experienced riding in a group and frequently ride 100km+ at approx 30km/h (assuming non-mountainous territory!) 

red group

You’re a strong rider who is used to riding at a 27kph+ pace for a good few hours. You could push yourself harder, but you’d prefer a bit more of a chat with your fellow riders.

blue group

You’re a competent rider who is comfortable riding at a 23kph+ pace, but you’re not looking to push too hard or study your FTP. A cheeky extra coffee stop is always welcome! 

green group

If you’re fairly new to riding (we recommend 3 months preparation at least!) or you’ve decided joyriding for you is at a steady 20kph+ tempo, with a beautiful route of approx 50-60 kilometres. The green group is also open to e-bike riders if you’re keen to experience what the fuss is about, but you’re not sure your engine can quite manage it, without a little boost.  

Yes, you can ride to the Isle of Wight and get on the ferry as a foot passenger with your bike. We are putting together some organised rides to get you there in a groups, with your luggage separately, starting from various points in SE England. Watch this space for more details.

No - we are all about Joyriding

We also know that guests may want to push themselves (and maybe step up to a faster group the following year), so a ride preparation plan can be provided as a guide to get you ready. This is not a mandatory training plan but more to give an idea of the level of riding in the different groups.

The level of support depends on which package you book. There will be a “broom wagon” out on the routes for assistance as required. 

platinum

These rides are supported with a luxury support car, should you have a mechanical issue or crash. 2 ride leaders per group of up to 10 riders.

celeste

These rides are supported by Ride Leaders who will support you with minor mechanical issues you may encounter, however there’s no supporting car. 2 ride leaders per group of up to 12 riders.

white

1 ride leader per group of up to 12 riders will show you the best roads on the island - however you’ll be expected to fix any minor mechanical issues yourself.

There will be a “broom wagon” out on the routes for assistance as required. Every ride will be given contact details and procedure in case of emergency.

Our groups vary in numbers but most groups will be 10-12 riders.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Yes, all guests must have personal travel insurance to take part in Joyride Festival Isle of Wight.

CYCLE INSURANCE

If you’re bringing your own bike to Joyride, you’ll want to have comprehensive cover for you and your ride. 

In the build up to the Festival, we’ll share GPX files for each route for your own reference so you can load them onto your bike computer and be ready to ride.

Of course - we look forward to welcoming you both! We offer an wellness programme for our guests who aren’t riding, with activities such as yoga, HIIT, walks, runs, contrast therapy, meditation and breathwork. This includes the same Festival access as riding guests with food offerings, live music, chats and more. There will be plenty of opportunities for riders and non-riding wellness guests to spend time together.

Yes - our events are adult only, and the minimum age for bookings is 18.

Yes, many guests come on their own and leave having made new friends. All activities are in groups, so it is very easy to meet likeminded people.

Once booked, we’ll ask you to complete the pre-event questionnaires so that we can make your Joyride experience as memorable as possible. This includes dietary preferences, kit sizes (if applicable), preferred riding distances and other essential information. 

Guest Information will distributed before the event, detailing everything you need to know as you prepare for Joyride Festival Isle of Wight. 

Should you change your mind, you have a 14 day cooling off period from the date of booking to claim back your initial payment. After 14 days, our standard cancellation policy applies.

Should we have to cancel or postpone Joyride Festival Isle of Wight, you will have a 14 day cooling off period from the announcement of the new date to request a full refund. After that point, we’ll automatically transfer your booking to the new date and get ready to welcome you to Joyride Festival.

Yes, of course. All dietaries allergies will be catered for, provided we receive your requirements with adequate notice. Our guest questionnaire (sent to all guests after booking) will ensure the festival team is aware of your needs.

Yes. 

The event will finish at approximately 3:00PM on Sunday 14th June. We recommend you book a ferry departing no earlier than 4:30PM.

NorthWood House & Park, Ward Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 8AZ

Yes there will be designated parking spots on the festival grounds. We will ask for your registration number in advance.

No. With a full festival programme of incredible feasts and refreshments throughout the weekend, there is no need to bring your own food. We'll ensure there’s plenty of refreshment (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) before and during each dinner - with a range of additional bar and drinks options available on-site.