Local groups and cycling clubs
Want to ride with a group? Or maybe start your own?
Below you’ll find all the information and advice you need to find, join or even set up your own cycling club.
Being a member of a cycling club offers all kinds of benefits. You’ll get to meet like-minded people who provide motivation, mutual support and companionship. You’ll be able to share your love of cycling, whether that’s for leisure, exploration, racing or just to sample the local coffee shops. But most of all it’s fun!
Find your local cycling group
Cycling UK has over 900 member and affiliated groups across the UK, offering thousands of rides and events which cater for all types of riding and abilities – there’s sure to be one near you.
Cycling UK members can ride with any member group, while non-members are welcome to try out riding with one of our groups. Please check the requirements of affiliate groups in case you need to pre-book or become a member prior to joining an event.
What's the difference between member and affiliate groups?
Member groups are an integral part of Cycling UK, run for and by our members, and you have to be a Cycling UK member to ride. As a local group, they receive funding, guidance and insurance from Cycling UK and provide a range of rides and events for our members and the public. You can find your local member group here
Affiliate groups are independent groups and clubs which have taken out group membership (£88/year) with Cycling UK to cover insurance and receive support from us. These vary from traditional cycling groups to community cycling clubs to one-off events and businesses.
Advice for cycling groups
Toolkits for cycling groups
How-to guides for cycling groups
Training and courses
Cycling UK offers a range of courses for members and member groups. Our ride leader training for member groups is an online course that will give participants the skills and confidence needed to run successful and enjoyable group rides.
It has been designed by qualified cycle instructors and experienced ride leaders, and fully tested and reviewed by a team of volunteer course reviewers. To take part, please send your name, membership number and the member group you lead rides for to [email protected].
Find out more about all our courses and training.
