Cycling

Find out about cycling opportunities in Burmantofts, Harehills, and Richmond Hill

Cycling Resources
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Interested in cycling?

Cycling’s a great way to discover your local area and improve overall health and wellbeing. 

But don’t worry if you’ve not got a bike, haven’t ridden for a while, or want to learn to ride – we’re doing lots of things to help make cycling fun for everyone:

  • Offering free expert-led training and group rides with sessions for total beginners, those wanting to get back on the saddle, and people riding adapted bikes
  • Helping you borrow a bike and safety equipment such as helmets and locks
  • Registering bikes, plus giving tips on how to maintain and securely store them
  • Holding family fun days and cycling events in the community

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Valley Striders Cycling Club

Valley Striders Cycling Club

Valley Striders Cycling Club (VSCC) is A warm and friendly cycling club for all abilities in Roundhay, North Leeds.

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Leeds Community Cycling Club

Leeds Community Cycling Club

Leeds Community Cycling Club (LCCC) is led by qualified ride leaders, starting from and returning to Denis Healey Centre. You’ll be greeted with tea and home made cake!

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Leeds City Bikes

Leeds City Bikes

Find out about Leeds City Bikes, the eco-friendly and affordable public electric bike hire service.

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The Bikes College

The Bikes College

The Bikes College restores and repairs bicycles. They collect unwanted bikes, recycle them and teach people how to take care of their bikes.

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CityConnect – Community walking and cycling hubs

CityConnect – Community walking and cycling hubs

Find out more about West Yorkshire’s network of community walking and cycling hubs, including how they can help you.

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Seacroft Wheelers

Seacroft Wheelers

Includes all riders that are interested in improving their fitness and cycling skills. As well as social rides most Sundays, the club organises several racing and time-trialling events in different disciplines, and works with other local clubs to support events that promote cycling in West Yorkshire.

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“It’s made a huge difference to my mental wellbeing – I’d recommend it to anyone!”

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“I never imagined myself actually riding a bike, until all of a sudden I just had this urge in me to get moving.”

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