Community Cycle Clubs in the Midlands
Welcome to Community Cycle Clubs in the Midlands
This page will help you discover our Community Cycle Clubs across the Midlands, how they work locally and how you can take part.
Jump to the area that’s closest to you:
Community Cycle Clubs in Birmingham
From women-only rides in Sparkbrook and Balsall Heath to health-focused groups in Sutton Coldfield, Handsworth and the city centre, Community Cycle Clubs in Birmingham reflect the city’s diversity.
They support women (including many Muslim women), faith-based groups and adults riding for their physical and mental health – offering friendly, local ways to get moving, meet people and feel more confident on a bike, whether you’re just starting out or getting back into cycling.
Meet your Cycling Development Officer for Birmingham
Sally Watson-Jones works with local organisations across Birmingham to set up and grow Community Cycle Clubs.
She supports community leaders and volunteers with practical help – from planning inclusive routes and designing beginner-friendly sessions, to connecting clubs with funding, bikes and equipment so they can welcome more people.
From Lozells, Handsworth and Small Heath to Sutton Coldfield, Edgbaston and the city centre, Sally partners with groups who want to use cycling to improve health, build confidence and bring neighbours together.
Her role is to turn that local energy into welcoming, sustainable clubs so more adults in Birmingham can enjoy regular, everyday cycling where they live.
Leader spotlight: Sam Sahdra – from new learner to leading two Community Cycle Clubs
When Sam Sahdra first thought about cycling, her grandchildren told her she was too old to learn.
At 61, she turned up nervously to a Learn to Ride session in Handsworth Park, asked for help and, with patient support, went from wobbles to riding confidently in just five sessions. “Coming to the group felt like a family,” she says.
That experience inspired her to help other women feel the same. What began with Handsworth Ladies has grown into two separate Community Cycle Clubs: Hamstead Pavilion CCC and Handsworth CCC, both offering welcoming, leisure-focused rides for people who wouldn’t usually cycle on their own.
Sam and the volunteer team keep the emphasis on confidence and inclusion: small groups, no one left behind, slower riders at the front and faster riders at the back so everyone stays together.
Many riders are new learners or returning to cycling after years away, and gradually build up to riding on the road, finding their place in traffic and discovering new local routes.
I love cycling and I love taking people riding. You can see how it changes lives for the better
Find your Community Cycle Club in Birmingham
Use the table below to find a club that’s right for you. You can:
Look at the location and postcode to see what’s nearby
Check who it’s for – for example women-only groups, clubs rooted in Muslim communities, or riders focusing on health and wellbeing
Use the Cycling UK page link to see full details, dates and how to join
If a club looks relevant to you, click on its Cycling UK page in the table to find out more and get involved.
Community Cycle Clubs in the East Midlands
From city rides in Nottingham and Derby to inclusive groups in Lincoln and Chesterfield, Community Cycle Clubs in the East Midlands are shaped by the communities they serve.
They support women and families, people living with health conditions or disabilities, and anyone who wants to ride for their health, confidence or enjoyment – whether that’s gentle social rides with a coffee stop or off-road adventures.
These clubs offer welcoming, low-cost ways to start or return to cycling alongside people who understand your pace, your goals and your life.
Meet your Cycling Development Officer for the East Midlands
Mikey Cottle works with local organisations across the East Midlands to set up and grow Community Cycle Clubs.
He supports community leaders and volunteers with practical help – from planning inclusive routes and training ride leaders, to connecting clubs with funding, bikes and equipment so they can welcome more people.
From Chesterfield and Lincoln to Derby, Nottingham and Stapleford, Mikey partners with groups who want to use cycling to improve health, reduce isolation and build stronger communities.
His role is to turn that local energy into friendly, sustainable clubs so more adults can enjoy regular, everyday cycling where they live.
Club spotlight: Mums In Tandem, Nottingham
Mums In Tandem is a Community Cycle Club run as part of Women in Tandem, supporting women in Nottingham to ride with their children.
The group offers regular meet-ups and friendly group rides for mums and kids, creating a relaxed space to chat, build confidence and enjoy time outdoors together.
They can provide equipment to carry your child on your bike, a bike and helmet for you and your child, plus help with basic maintenance and child-friendly route planning – and it’s all free.
Whether you’re new to cycling, getting back on a bike after a break or just looking for other mums to ride with, Mums In Tandem is there to make those first steps easier and more fun.
If you’re in Nottingham and would like to ride more with your children, Mums In Tandem is a great place to start.
Find your Community Cycle Club in the East Midlands
Use the table below to find a club that’s right for you. You can:
- Look at the location and postcode to see what’s nearby
- Check who it’s for – for example women and families, people living with health conditions or disabilities, or riders keen on off-road adventures
- Use the Cycling UK page link to see full details, dates and how to join
If a club looks relevant to you, click on its Cycling UK page in the table to find out more and get involved.
Community Cycle Clubs in the West Midlands
From social rides in Dudley and Walsall to women-only groups in Willenhall and gentle rides in Wednesbury, Community Cycle Clubs in West Midlands give local people friendly ways to get cycling.
These clubs support women, people riding for their physical and mental health, and communities linked to local churches and ethnic minority groups.
Whether you’re completely new to cycling or just looking for easy-going company on local routes, there’s a group to help you get started and keep going.
Meet your Cycling Development Officer for the West Midlands
Michelle Smith works with organisations across the West Midlands to set up and grow Community Cycle Clubs.
She supports community leaders and volunteers with practical help – from planning inclusive routes and training ride leaders, to connecting clubs with funding, bikes and equipment so they can welcome more people onto a bike or trike.
From Dudley and Wolverhampton to Walsall, Willenhall and Wednesbury, Michelle partners with groups who want to use cycling to improve health, build confidence and strengthen community ties.
Her role is to turn that local enthusiasm into welcoming, sustainable clubs so more adults can enjoy regular, everyday cycling where they live.
Club spotlight: How Pendeford Bike Hub helped Jason
Jason, a photographer from Wolverhampton, joined the Pendeford Community Bike Hub in 2023 to improve his fitness and explore his local area.
Run by Pendeford Seventh Day Adventist Church, the hub offers more than just cycling – it’s a welcoming space promoting health, sustainability and connection.
After years of on-and-off cycling, Jason found renewed motivation through the hub’s sessions. With support from hub lead Calvin, Jason began cycling more regularly and confidently.
I gained more confidence every time I went to the bike hub … Over time, I overcame that fear and found myself enjoying the freedom cycling gave me
Find your Community Cycle Club in the West Midlands
Use the table below to find a club that’s right for you. You can:
Look at the location and postcode to see what’s nearby
Check who it’s for – for example women-only groups, people riding for health and wellbeing, or clubs linked to local faith and ethnic minority communities
Use the Cycling UK page link to see full details, dates and how to join
If a club looks relevant to you, click on its Cycling UK page in the table to find out more and get involved.
More ways to get cycling in the Midlands
Community Cycle Clubs are just one part of how Cycling UK helps people ride more in the Midlands. Across the region we also deliver The Big Bike Revival, working with local organisations to put on free activities such as led rides, learn-to-ride sessions and simple bike maintenance workshops.
Together, Community Cycle Clubs and Big Bike Revival projects give people chances to try cycling, build confidence and skills, and discover how everyday journeys by bike can fit into their lives.
Visit The Big Bike Revival pages to find out more and see what’s happening near you.
