Denbies to Launch First Cycle Day in the Surrey Hills
Denbies Wine Estate invites you to take a greener route through the Surrey Hills this July with the launch of its first ever Cycle Day, a free event designed to encourage sustainable travel, support better visitor experiences and make everyday journeys by bike feel easier, more practical and more enjoyable.
Taking place on Wednesday 15 July, from 10.30am to 3.00pm, the free-to-attend event will bring together e-bike demos, cycling experts, route advice, sustainable travel guidance and some of the region’s leading cycling partners for a hands-on day across the estate.
Held in conjunction with SolarCycle, Estarli electric bikes, the Green Commute Initiative and Just Pedal, visitors will be able to try the latest e-bikes, speak to cycling specialists, find out more about safer charging, explore local routes and discover how cycling can become a more practical part of everyday travel.
Chris White, CEO of Denbies Wine Estate, comments: “With more than 160 people working across the estate, even small changes to how we travel can make a big difference. If this day gives someone the confidence to try an e-bike, cycle to work once a week, or explore the Surrey Hills in a new way, then it has done exactly what we hoped.”
The idea follows Denbies’ involvement in Surrey County Council’s Travel to Work scheme in 2025, helping shape Cycle Day as a practical way to encourage lower-carbon travel and support the local cycling community. It also forms part of Denbies’ wider sustainability journey, from certified Net Zero wine production to B Corp certification.
At the centre of the day will be the chance to try Estarli electric bikes, with the team running demonstrations throughout the event, subject to availability on the day. Founded in 2020, Estarli has grown from a garage-born idea into a British e-bike brand helping more people swap short car journeys for cleaner, more enjoyable rides.
Oliver Francis, Co-Founder at Estarli, adds: “We really believe in demo days because we’ve seen first-hand how much difference the right e-bike can make to people’s lives. We’re based just down the road in Hertfordshire, so it’s great to support an event that gives people the chance to try proper e-bikes in a safe, beautiful setting. Denbies is ideal: there are hills, quiet routes, and space to test everything from cargo bikes for families to folders for train travel and hybrids for commuting or leisure.”
For anyone curious about cycling to work, the Green Commute Initiative will be on hand to explain the Cycle to Work scheme, including how staff and employers can save money while supporting healthier, greener commutes.
Visitors will also be able to learn more about Denbies’ SolarCycle e-bike chargers, installed in August 2024. Paul Stratford, CEO of SolarCycle, will be available to answer questions about off-grid charging, e-bike safety and how charging points can make cycling a more practical choice.
Just Pedal will be on hand to share local riding advice and explain why Denbies is such a natural starting point for cyclists. One of the key routes being highlighted is the Leith Hill Greenway, a mostly off-road route linking the Box Hill area with Leith Hill. Passing through vineyard, woodland and rolling countryside, it offers a memorable way to enjoy the landscape, with far-reaching views from Leith Hill Tower towards London and the south coast.
Denbies Cycle Day takes place on Wednesday 15 July, from 10.30am to 3.00pm, and is free to attend. Whether you are thinking about cycling to work, trying an electric bike for the first time, planning a day out in the Surrey Hills or simply looking for a greener way to travel, come along, meet the experts and get started. No booking required.
