Community Cycle Clubs in Yorkshire & the North-East
Welcome to Community Cycle Clubs in Yorkshire & the North-East
This page will help you discover our Community Cycle Clubs across Yorkshire and the North-East, how they work locally and how you can take part.
These are our Community Cycle Clubs currently affiliated under the Community Cycle Clubs programme, supported by the England Behaviour Change and Development team and funded by Sport England.
Jump to the area that’s closest to you:
Community Cycle Clubs in the North-East
From social rides in County Durham to mental-health-focused groups in Newcastle and Gateshead, Community Cycle Clubs in the North-East are rooted in the communities they serve – including young dads, military veterans, older riders and people living with health conditions or disabilities.
They offer welcoming, confidence-building ways to start or return to cycling alongside people who understand your circumstances and what you want from a bike ride.
Meet your Cycling Development Officer for the North-East
Jordan Matthews works with local groups across the North-East 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 them with funding, bikes and equipment so they can welcome more people.
From County Durham and Gateshead to Newcastle, North Shields and Hexham, Jordan meets people who care deeply about their neighbourhoods and want to use cycling to improve health, confidence and connection.
His role is to turn that energy into friendly, sustainable clubs so more adults can ride regularly where they live.
Club spotlight: Cycling Minds and Linskill Riders
Two Community Cycle Clubs in the North-East, both recognised in Cycling UK’s Going the Extra Mile Volunteer Awards, show how powerful local cycling can be for confidence, connection and wellbeing.
Cycling Minds
In partnership with The Hextol Foundation, Cycling Minds runs a fully funded programme of supported e-bike rides on the quiet country lanes around Hexham for people with mental health needs and, in some cases, learning differences – groups who might otherwise find it hard to access cycling and its benefits.
E-bikes mean people of different fitness levels can ride together without anyone being left behind, while the rides themselves support better mental and physical health, raise self-esteem and build confidence. The social side is just as important: every ride includes time to chat over a café stop or picnic, helping to reduce isolation and strengthen connections as people explore the countryside by bike.
Linskill Riders
Linskill Riders focuses on people over 50, offering friendly led rides, cycle skills and maintenance sessions to support health and wellbeing.
Many members have gone from barely riding at all to becoming regular cyclists, thanks to patient support from volunteers.
Club spotlight: Wheelie Good Dads – riding the River Tyne together
Wheelie Good Dads is part of North East Young Dads and Lads, using cycling to help young dads build confidence, friendships and time out in nature. In this video, the group take on a big challenge: riding from the mouth of the North Tyne River all the way to its source.
Along the way they talk about more than just hills and miles – from reading the landscape and writing about the journey, to the buzz of tackling tougher terrain together and the simple joy of freewheeling downhill, taking in the views (and the odd fly). It’s a great snapshot of how cycling, conversation and shared challenge come together in this Community Cycle Club.
Find your Community Cycle Club in the North-East
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 older riders, young dads, veterans, women-only groups, or people focusing on mental health and recovery
- 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 South Yorkshire
From women’s rides in Sheffield to social groups riding for health and wellbeing in Wath-upon-Dearne, Community Cycle Clubs in South Yorkshire are rooted in the places they serve.
They support women from diverse backgrounds and adults of all ages to get out on local routes, feel better in themselves and enjoy the social side of cycling.
These clubs offer friendly, confidence-building ways to start or return to cycling alongside people who understand your life, your pace and what you want from a bike ride.
Meet your Cycling Development Officer for South Yorkshire
Nadeem Shan works with local groups across South Yorkshire to set up and grow Community Cycle Clubs.
He supports community leaders and volunteers with practical help – from planning accessible routes and training ride leaders, to connecting them with funding, bikes and equipment so they can welcome more people onto two (or more) wheels.
From inner-city Sheffield to Wath-upon-Dearne and the surrounding areas, Nadeem meets people who care about their neighbourhoods and want to use cycling to improve health, confidence and connection.
His role is to turn that enthusiasm into welcoming, sustainable clubs so more adults can ride regularly where they live.
Find your Community Cycle Club in South Yorkshire
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 from diverse backgrounds, or adults riding for 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 West Yorkshire
From social rides in Seacroft to bike projects in Bradford, Calderdale and Halifax, Community Cycle Clubs in West Yorkshire are rooted in their local neighbourhoods.
They support people to ride for health and wellbeing, create safe spaces for refugees and asylum seekers, and offer practical, friendly support to those facing life challenges.
Whether you’re new to cycling or getting back on a bike, there’s a group to help you feel welcome and build confidence at your own pace.
Meet your Cycling Development Officer for West Yorkshire
Rob Greenland works with local groups across West Yorkshire to set up and grow Community Cycle Clubs.
He supports community leaders and volunteers with hands-on help – from planning inclusive routes and designing beginner-friendly sessions, to connecting clubs with funding, bikes and equipment so they can reach more people.
From Seacroft in Leeds to Elland, Bradford and Halifax, Rob works alongside organisations who want to use cycling to improve health, reduce isolation and bring communities together.
His role is to turn that local passion into sustainable, well-supported clubs so more adults can enjoy regular, everyday cycling where they live.
Club spotlight: St Augustine’s Bike Kitchen, Halifax
St Augustine’s Centre in Halifax works with refugees and people seeking asylum – and its Community Cycle Club uses bikes as a way to move, connect and feel at home in a new place.
Instead of simply giving bikes away, the team now runs a free bike library, offering short-term loans alongside repair workshops and weekly led rides.
This means newcomers can borrow a bike, learn how to look after it and grow their confidence riding in an unfamiliar area, while staff and volunteers get to know them and offer wider support.
“It’s easy to give a bike away but harder to create a regular cyclist who feels part of a community,” says Premises Manager Paul Clarke. The new model is helping them do exactly that, with members returning for rides, maintenance sessions and other activities at the centre.
Supported by our Community Cycle Clubs and Big Bike Revival programmes, St Augustine’s is showing how access to a bike, a bit of know-how and a friendly group can turn free transport into something much bigger.
Find your Community Cycle Club in West Yorkshire
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 people riding for health and wellbeing, those facing life challenges, or refugees and asylum seekers
- 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 Yorkshire & the North-East
Community Cycle Clubs are just one way Cycling UK helps people ride more in Yorkshire & the North-East. We also run The Big Bike Revival in the region, supporting local organisations to offer free or low-cost activities like led rides, learn-to-ride sessions and basic bike maintenance.
Together, Community Cycle Clubs and Big Bike Revival projects give people the chance to try cycling, build skills and confidence, and enjoy everyday journeys by bike.
Visit The Big Bike Revival pages to find out more and see what’s happening near you.
