Harwood Cycling Club

Harwood Cycling Club are a Cycling UK affiliated group. 

Harwood Cycle Club is based in the village of Harwood just outside the town of Bolton in Greater Manchester.

We are a social, fun, friendly & inclusive community cycling club for all abilities. We offer rides for all levels and experience, with the emphasis on enjoying cycling in & around our local area. We ride predominantly on the road but we do offer rides on trails, cycle paths and along canal towpaths. We host a large number of 'special' events throughout the year such as Half and full century rides, seaside rides and historic tours.

We aim to:

• Provide led, weekly and monthly rides throughout the year, that are safe & enjoyable on routes suitable for all. We also host a number of 'special' events throughout the year such as Half and full century rides, seaside rides and historic tours.

• Offer ride awareness events & skills sessions, to build your confidence & riding skills

• Offer advice & help with all aspects of your cycling needs, from getting started, safety, injury prevention, nutrition, kit & much more.

Our wider aims are to:

• Promote cycling in & around Harwood & its surrounding districts.

• Promote cycling as a safe and enjoyable activity

• Share the benefits of cycling as part of a healthy lifestyle

• Promote safe & courteous road use.

• Engage with the local community & develop a ‘greener’ local footprint

We have a strict ‘LEAVE NO-ONE BEHIND’ & NO APOLOGIES policy (you never have to say sorry for your pace, stopping or being at the back)

We offer planned rides with routes which have been ridden beforehand. So whether you’re a complete newbie or seasoned cyclist there should be something for everyone.

Most importantly There is ALWAYS a café stop.

• We take road safety seriously & when riding with the club you must ride safely at all times respecting other road users & following the highway code. Your bike should be in good working order and a helmet conforming to British standards must be worn at all times. NO HELMET NO RIDE.

• Children over the age of 14 are welcome, if accompanied by an adult or a signed consent form is completed before riding.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Happy Riding.....

Andy