Free cycling activities in the West Midlands

Have fun, feel great, and save money this summer.

We partnered with local community groups to offer free training sessions where you could improve your bike riding skills, learn how to fix your bike, and join guided rides. These sessions were perfect for beginners or people who didn't cycle often.

You may not even need a bike to join—check with your local group before booking your slot to see what's available.

This programme of free events will be running all summer in the West Midlands to make sure that adults of all ages, backgrounds and abilities can discover the joys of cycling.

Learn to fix

Get your bike ready for the road. Our learn to fix sessions offer fun and easy-to-follow training on how to make sure your bike is safe to ride. 

Discover the basics and understand how to:

  • Fix a puncture
  • Adjust a saddle
  • Maintain brakes and gears
  • Give your bike a health check to make sure it is safe to ride
  • Recognise a fault you can't fix and know where to get it sorted

Learn to ride

Have fun learning to ride a bike. Whether it’s for the very first time or you’re looking to progress your skills, our range of sessions are here to help. 

Get set to cycle: Build your confidence to ride and learn essential cycling skills with support from friendly experts. These sessions are held in traffic-free places like parks or empty car parks. The ideal beginners' session.

Feel road safe: Get comfortable on various routes, including bridleways, cycle paths, and residential streets. These sessions will help you get used to riding alongside other road users. Feel confident on your next short journey, whether it's to the shops, your nan's house, or the mosque.

Boost ride confidence: Master cycling in traffic and learn to use different types of roads. These sessions will grow your skills and help you reach all the places you can go by bike. Go further than you ever could before.

I never went out [cycling] before and now look forward to it. We get all the training that gives you confidence on your bike

Janet, West Midlands

Ride

Discover new routes and make new friends. Join our guided rides to practice cycling, boost your confidence, and explore your local area in a friendly, social setting.

I have friends, less anxiety, no stress, and feel like I could do anything and beat anything

Sarah, West Midlands

How do I join an event?

Book your event through one of our partner organisations. Check out the list below to find a local group hosting an event near you. Simply reach out via email or through social media, book your spot, and get ready to enjoy cycling.

How do I contact a group?

Click on the area you want to explore and a list of events will appear. If an event interests you, click the contact name and send an email to register your interest or book your place. You can also use the social media links to reach out to the group directly.

Birmingham: Learn to fix events

DateTimeLocationPostcodeGroupContactSocial Media
01-Sep12:00Sara Park, 160 Herbert RdB10 0PQSara Park CCCWayne Daniel 
07-Sep10:00Witton Lodge, Witton Lodge RoadB23 7XXPype Hayes CCCMary MooneyFacebook
09-Sep09:30Hamstead Pavilion, Hamstead Hill, Handsworth WoodB20 1BXNew Hope GlobalRumena AhmedFacebook
09-Sep17:00EBike Brum, South Road, ErdingtonB23 6EACCC ServicesChris Coyle 
10-Sep18:00EBike Brum, South Road, ErdingtonB23 6EACCC ServicesChris Coyle 
14-Sep14:00Sara Park, 160 Herbert RdB10 0PQSara Park CCCWayne Daniel 
16-Sep17:00EBike Brum, South Road, ErdingtonB23 6EACCC ServicesChris Coyle 
18-Sep10:00Hamstead Pavilion, Hamstead Hill, Handsworth WoodB21 9PWHandsworth CCCSam Sahdra 
18-Sep18:00EBike Brum, South Road, ErdingtonB23 6EACCC ServicesChris Coyle 
21-Sep11:00Sara Park, 160 Herbert RdB10 0PQSara Park CCCWayne Daniel 
22-Sep10:00Sara Park, 160 Herbert RdB10 0PQSara Park CCCWayne Daniel 
23-Sep17:00EBike Brum, South Road, ErdingtonB23 6EACCC ServicesChris Coyle 
24-Sep11:30Birmingham Asian Resource CentreB19 2TPBirmingham Asian Resource CentreJuma Begum 
25-Sep18:00EBike Brum, South Road, ErdingtonB23 6EACCC ServicesChris Coyle 
29-Sep10:00Sara Park, 160 Herbert RdB10 0PQSara Park CCCWayne Daniel 

Birmingham: Learn to ride events

DateTimeLocationPostcodeGroupContactSocial Media
01-Sep10:00Khidmat Centre, Heather Road, Small HeathB10 0EFB10 Community Cycling ClubTracey Collins 
01-Sep13:30153 School Rd, Yardley WoodB14 4EPCCYW Bike HubLydia Gaston 
02-Sep09:30Hamstead Pavilion, Hamstead Hill, Handsworth WoodB20 1BXNew Hope GlobalRumena AhmedFacebook
02-Sep09:30Perry Barr Locks, Perry BarrB42 1LTNew Hope GlobalRumena AhmedFacebook
03-Sep19:00Aston ParkB6 6JDRising Stars Young People Services CIO  
04-Sep13:00Calthorpe Hub, Edward Road, Balsall HeathB12 9LZShare Calthorpe CCCKheira Mohammed 
05-Sep11:00Perry Barr Locks, Perry BarrB42 1LTNew Hope GlobalRumena AhmedFacebook
06-Sep10:00Ecocentre, Victoria Common, NorthfieldB31 2LBEcoBirminghamLisa JonesTwitter, Facebook, Instagram
07-Sep14:00Sara Park, 160 Herbert RdB10 0PQSara Park CCCWayne Daniel 
08-Sep10:00Khidmat Centre, Heather Road, Small HeathB10 0EFB10 Community Cycling ClubTracey Collins 
08-Sep13:30153 School Rd, Yardley WoodB14 4EPCCYW Bike HubLydia Gaston 
08-Sep14:00Sara Park, 160 Herbert RdB10 0PQSara Park CCCWayne Daniel 
10-Sep19:00Aston ParkB6 6JDRising Stars Young People Services CIO  
11-Sep09:30Birmingham Asian Resource CentreB19 2TPBirmingham Asian Resource CentreJuma Begum 
11-Sep09:00Hamstead Pavilion, Hamstead Hill, Handsworth WoodB20 1BXNew Hope GlobalRumena AhmedFacebook
12-Sep13:00Calthorpe Hub, Edward Road, Balsall HeathB12 9LZShare Calthorpe CCCKheira Mohammed 
13-Sep10:00Ecocentre, Victoria Common, NorthfieldB31 2LBEcoBirminghamLisa JonesTwitter, Facebook, Instagram
14-Sep14:00Sara Park, 160 Herbert RdB10 0PQSara Park CCCWayne Daniel 
15-Sep10:00Khidmat Centre, Heather Road, Small HeathB10 0EFB10 Community Cycling ClubTracey Collins 
15-Sep13:30153 School Rd, Yardley WoodB14 4EPCCYW Bike HubLydia Gaston 
15-Sep14:00Sara Park, 160 Herbert RdB10 0PQSara Park CCCWayne Daniel 
17-Sep19:00Aston ParkB6 6JDRising Stars Young People Services CIO  
18-Sep13:00Calthorpe Hub, Edward Road, Balsall HeathB12 9LZShare Calthorpe CCCKheira Mohammed 
19-Sep11:00Perry Barr Locks, Perry BarrB42 1LTNew Hope GlobalRumena AhmedFacebook
20-Sep10:00Ecocentre, Victoria Common, NorthfieldB31 2LBEcoBirminghamLisa JonesTwitter, Facebook, Instagram
21-Sep14:00Sara Park, 160 Herbert RdB10 0PQSara Park CCCWayne Daniel 
22-Sep10:00Khidmat Centre, Heather Road, Small HeathB10 0EFB10 Community Cycling ClubTracey Collins 
22-Sep13:30153 School Rd, Yardley WoodB14 4EPCCYW Bike HubLydia Gaston 
24-Sep19:00Aston ParkB6 6JDRising Stars Young People Services CIO  
25-Sep09:30Birmingham Asian Resource CentreB19 2TPBirmingham Asian Resource CentreJuma Begum 

Birmingham: Ride events

DateTimeLocationPostcodeGroupContactSocial Media
02-Sep10:00Lodge Road Church Centre, Lodge Road, Winson GreenB18 5BUTherapeutic. Holistic. Innovative. Activities.Shabana Qureshi 
03-Sep10:00Handsworth ParkB20 2BYLegacy WMShahid MiahTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
04-Sep09:00Hamstead Pavilion, Hamstead Hill, Handsworth WoodB21 9PWHandsworth CCCSam Sahdra 
04-Sep11:30Witton Lodge, Witton Lodge RoadB23 7XXPype Hayes CCCMary MooneyFacebook
05-Sep19:00Aston ParkB6 6JDRising Stars Young People Services CIO  
07-Sep10:00Paget School, Paget RoadB24 0JPPype Hayes CCCMary MooneyFacebook
07-Sep10:00Witton Lodge, Witton Lodge RoadB23 7XXPype Hayes CCCMary MooneyFacebook
09-Sep09:30Perry Barr Locks Perry BarrB42 1LTNew Hope GlobalRumena AhmedFacebook
11-Sep10:00Summerfield Park, LadywoodB16 0HGLegacy WMShahid MiahTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
12-Sep19:00Aston ParkB6 6JDRising Stars Young People Services CIO  
15-Sep09:00153 School Rd, Yardley WoodB14 4EPCCYW Bike HubLydia Gaston 
16-Sep09:30Perry Barr Locks Perry BarrB42 1LTNew Hope GlobalRumena AhmedFacebook
17-Sep10:00Summerfield Park, LadywoodB16 0HGLegacy WMShahid MiahTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
19-Sep11:00Perry Barr Locks Perry BarrB42 1LTNew Hope GlobalRumena AhmedFacebook
19-Sep19:00Aston ParkB6 6JDRising Stars Young People Services CIO  
22-Sep10:00Khidmat Centre, Heather Road, Small HeathB10 0EFB10 Community Cycling ClubTracey Collins 
22-Sep12:00Sara Park, 160 Herbert RdB10 0PQSara Park CCCWayne Daniel 
23-Sep09:30Perry Barr Locks Perry BarrB42 1LTNew Hope GlobalRumena AhmedFacebook
25-Sep09:00Hamstead Pavilion, Hamstead Hill, Handsworth WoodB21 9PWHandsworth CCCSam Sahdra 
25-Sep10:00Georges Park, LozellsB19 1LTLegacy WMShahid MiahTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
26-Sep11:00Perry Barr Locks Perry BarrB42 1LTNew Hope GlobalRumena AhmedFacebook
26-Sep19:00Aston ParkB6 6JDRising Stars Young People Services CIO  
28-Sep10:00Sara Park, 160 Herbert RdB10 0PQSara Park CCCWayne Daniel 
29-Sep10:00Khidmat Centre, Heather Road, Small HeathB10 0EFB10 Community Cycling ClubTracey Collins 
29-Sep12:00Sara Park, 160 Herbert RdB10 0PQSara Park CCCWayne Daniel 
30-Sep10:00Soho House, Soho Avenue, HandsworthB18 5LBLegacy WMShahid MiahTwitter
Facebook
Instagram

Dudley: Learn to fix events

DateTimeLocationPostcodeGroupContactSocial Media
28-Aug14:00Brockmoor Community CentreDY5 3YHBrockmoor Community CentreKellie HickmanFacebook
03-Sep18:00Netherton Park, DudleyDY2 9EXEnlight ProjectsAngela EdwardsFacebook
06-Sep11:00Huntingtree Park, HalesowenB63 4EXCradley Heath Community Link CIOTim Ryall or Paul Latham 
08-Sep14:00Brockmoor Community CentreDY5 3YHBrockmoor Community CentreKellie HickmanFacebook
09-Sep13:30High St, Cradley HeathB64 5HJCradley Heath Community Link CIOTim Ryall or Paul Latham 
17-Sep18:00Dell Stadium, Brierley Hill, DudleyDY5 4NEEnlight ProjectsAngela EdwardsFacebook
20-Sep18:00Priory Park, Castle & Priory, DudleyDY1 4EUEnlight ProjectsAngela EdwardsFacebook
24-Sep18:00Green Park, St Thomas'sDY2 7LGEnlight ProjectsAngela EdwardsFacebook

Dudley: Learn to ride events

DateTimeLocationPostcodeGroupContactSocial Media
03-Sep19:00Netherton Park, DudleyDY2 9EXEnlight ProjectsAngela EdwardsFacebook
06-Sep19:00Dell Stadium, Brierley Hill, DudleyDY5 4NEEnlight ProjectsAngela EdwardsFacebook
16-Sep10:30Huntingtree Park, HalesowenB63 4EXCradley Heath Community Link CIOTim Ryall or Paul Latham 
20-Sep19:00Priory Park, Castle & Priory, DudleyDY1 4EUEnlight ProjectsAngela EdwardsFacebook
24-Sep19:00Green Park, St Thomas'sDY2 7LGEnlight ProjectsAngela EdwardsFacebook

Dudley: Ride events

DateTimeLocationPostcodeGroupContact Social Media
01-Sep14:00Brockmoor Community CentreDY5 3YHBrockmoor Community CentreKellie HickmanFacebook
01-Sep14:00Brockmoor Community CentreDY5 3YHBrockmoor Community CentreKellie HickmanFacebook
02-Sep10:30Huntingtree Park, HalesowenB63 4EXCradley Heath Community Link CIOTim Ryall or Paul Latham 
06-Sep18:00Dell Stadium, Brierley Hill, DudleyDY5 4NEEnlight ProjectsAngela EdwardsFacebook
09-Sep10:30Huntingtree Park, HalesowenB63 4EXCradley Heath Community Link CIOTim Ryall or Paul Latham 
15-Sep14:00Brockmoor Community CentreDY5 3YHBrockmoor Community CentreKellie HickmanFacebook
15-Sep14:00Brockmoor Community CentreDY5 3YHBrockmoor Community CentreKellie HickmanFacebook
17-Sep19:00Dell Stadium, Brierley Hill, DudleyDY5 4NEEnlight ProjectsAngela EdwardsFacebook

Sandwell: Learn to fix events

DateTimeLocationPostcodeGroupContactSocial Media
07-Sep12:00Sandwell ParkB70 6JWSikh HelplineSarvjit KaurTwitter
Facebook
Instagram

Sandwell: Learn to ride events

DateTimeLocationPostcodeGroupContactSocial Media
28-Aug16:00Hadley Stadium, Wilson Rd, SmethwickB66 4NLBenson Community Project  
31-Aug13:00Sandwell ParkB70 6JWSikh HelplineSarvjit KaurTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
04-Sep16:00Hadley Stadium, Wilson Rd, SmethwickB66 4NLBenson Community Project  
05-Sep11:30Sandwell Afro Carribean Centre, West BromwichB70 6NWSandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation  
07-Sep13:00Sandwell ParkB70 6JWSikh HelplineSarvjit KaurTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
11-Sep16:00Hadley Stadium, Wilson Rd, SmethwickB66 4NLBenson Community Project  
14-Sep12:00Sandwell ParkB70 6JWSikh HelplineSarvjit KaurTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
14-Sep13:00Sandwell ParkB70 6JWSikh HelplineSarvjit KaurTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
19-Sep11:30Sandwell Afro Carribean Centre, West BromwichB70 6NWSandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation  
21-Sep13:00Sandwell ParkB70 6JWSikh HelplineSarvjit KaurTwitter
Facebook
Instagram

Sandwell: Ride events

DateTimeLocationPostcodeGroupContactSocial Media
29-Aug11:00Friar Park Millennium CentreWS10 0JSThe Leisurely PedalAndrew FeltonFacebook
29-Aug18:00YMCA West Bromwich, Western Gateway, 38 Carter's GrnB70 9LGYMCA Black Country GroupJo GoldieFacebook
Instagram
31-Aug13:00Sandwell ParkB70 6JWSikh HelplineSarvjit KaurTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
03-Sep18:00YMCA West Bromwich, Western Gateway, 38 Carter's GrnB70 9LGYMCA Black Country GroupJo GoldieFacebook
Instagram
05-Sep18:00YMCA West Bromwich, Western Gateway, 38 Carter's GrnB70 9LGYMCA Black Country GroupJo GoldieFacebook
Instagram
07-Sep13:00Sandwell ParkB70 6JWSikh HelplineSarvjit KaurTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
10-Sep18:00YMCA West Bromwich, Western Gateway, 38 Carter's GrnB70 9LGYMCA Black Country GroupJo GoldieFacebook
Instagram
12-Sep11:30Sandwell Afro Carribean Centre, West BromwichB70 6NWSandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation  
12-Sep18:00YMCA West Bromwich, Western Gateway, 38 Carter's GrnB70 9LGYMCA Black Country GroupJo GoldieFacebook
Instagram
14-Sep13:00Sandwell ParkB70 6JWSikh HelplineSarvjit KaurTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
17-Sep18:00YMCA West Bromwich, Western Gateway, 38 Carter's GrnB70 9LGYMCA Black Country GroupJo GoldieFacebook
Instagram
19-Sep18:00YMCA West Bromwich, Western Gateway, 38 Carter's GrnB70 9LGYMCA Black Country GroupJo GoldieFacebook
Instagram
24-Sep18:00YMCA West Bromwich, Western Gateway, 38 Carter's GrnB70 9LGYMCA Black Country GroupJo GoldieFacebook
Instagram
26-Sep11:30Sandwell Afro Carribean Centre, West BromwichB70 6NWSandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation  
26-Sep18:00YMCA West Bromwich, Western Gateway, 38 Carter's GrnB70 9LGYMCA Black Country GroupJo GoldieFacebook
Instagram

Solihull: all events

DateTypeTimeLocationPostcodeGroupContactSocial Media
07/08Ride17:00Shirley Park, The BridgeB90 3AGBetter Together Facebook

Walsall: all events

DateTimeEvent TypeLocationPostcodeGroupContactSocial Media
26/0810:00RideWalsall Arboretum ParkWS1 2QBNew Testament Church of God Chuckery  
28/0809:30Learn to RidePalfrey ParkWS1 4AFAaina Community HubAisha KhanTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
02/0910:00RideWalsall Arboretum ParkWS1 2QBNew Testament Church of God Chuckery  
04/0909:30Learn to RidePalfrey ParkWS1 4AFAaina Community HubAisha KhanTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
05/0910:00Learn to FixBrownhills Community CentreWS8 7JSBike2life Cic  
07/0910:00Learn to RideBrownhills Community CentreWS8 7JSBike2life Cic  
07/0910:00RidePalfrey ParkWS1 4AANew Testament Church of God Faith TempleJessie AllenTwitter
Facebook
09/0910:00RideWalsall Arboretum ParkWS1 2QBNew Testament Church of God Chuckery  
10/0919:00Learn to FixWalsall Rugby Club, Delves road, WalsallWS1 3JYThe Walsall Bike Project CICSteve PriceFacebook
11/0909:30Learn to RidePalfrey ParkWS1 4AFAaina Community HubAisha KhanTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
17/0919:00Learn to FixWalsall Rugby Club, Delves road, WalsallWS1 3JYThe Walsall Bike Project CICSteve PriceFacebook
18/0909:30Learn to RidePalfrey ParkWS1 4AFAaina Community HubAisha KhanTwitter
Facebook
Instagram
24/0919:00Learn to FixWalsall Rugby Club, Delves road, WalsallWS1 3JYThe Walsall Bike Project CICSteve PriceFacebook
25/0909:30Learn to RidePalfrey ParkWS1 4AFAaina Community HubAisha KhanTwitter
Facebook
Instagram

Wolverhampton: all events

DateTimeEvent TypeLocationPostcodeGroupContact
03/0916:00Learn to FixEast Park, WolverhamptonWV1 2BSNo Limits To Health CIC 
04/0910:00Learn to FixThe New Testament Church Of God, BushburyWV10 9HDDiversity Music Community 1st CIC 
06/0909:30Learn to RideHeath Town ParkWV10 0QEGlobal Diabetes InitiativesJessie Allen
10/0916:00Learn to RideGloucester Street Church, St PetersWV6 0PTNo Limits To Health CIC 
11/0910:00RideThe New Testament Church Of God, BushburyWV10 9HDDiversity Music Community 1st CIC 
13/0909:30Learn to FixHeath Town ParkWV10 0QEGlobal Diabetes InitiativesJessie Allen
14/0910:00RideThe New Testament Church Of God, BushburyWV10 9HDDiversity Music Community 1st CIC 
17/0916:00RideGloucester Street Church, St PetersWV6 0PTNo Limits To Health CIC 
20/0909:30Learn to FixHeath Town ParkWV10 0QEGlobal Diabetes InitiativesJessie Allen
24/0916:00Learn to FixGloucester Street Church, St PetersWV6 0PTNo Limits To Health CIC 
27/0909:30RideHeath Town ParkWV10 0QEGlobal Diabetes InitiativesJessie Allen

What groups are in my area?

If you don’t see an event near you, don’t worry—there may be other opportunities. Check with local groups to find out if they’re planning any events. Be sure to visit their social media pages or websites to stay updated on their upcoming activities.

Click on the links below to explore the area closest to you.

Birmingham

Birmingham
Name Contact Email Social Media
Ashiana Community Project Shabana Qureshi
Better Streets for Birmingham Kathryn Moss
Biclas B12 Fabio Henriques Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Bike2life Jim Everett Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Birmingham Asian Resource Centre Juma Begum
Birmingham Bike Foundry Limited Chris Tomlinson Twitter
Instagram
CCC Services Chris Coyle
Caths Cycles Cath Palgrave
CCYW Bike Hub Lydia Gaston
Cradley Heath Community Link CIO Tim Ryall
Cycle2Health Shamala Antonio
EcoBirmingham Lisa Jones Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Gear Up Cycles Ltd Dan Sandford Smith
Handsworth Community Cycle Club Sam Sahdra
Legacy WM Shahid Miah Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Masoomin CCC, KSIMC of Birmingham Sajjad Gulamhusein
New Hope Global Rumena Ahmed Facebook
New Routes Bike Project CIC Steve Potter Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
People for People CIC Magdalena Breitkopf Facebook
Pype Hayes CCC Mary Mooney Facebook
Sara Park CCC Wayne Daniel
Share Calthorpe CCC Kheira Mohammed
Sprocket Cycles Adrian Durnall
Think Positive Riders Ken Sims

Coventry

Coventry Organisations
Name Contact Email Social Media
The Broom Wagon Cyclery Andrew Gould
Motorvateuk Phil Moodie
Aldermoor Cycle-Moor Rose Gicovi
Bike for Life Nathan John

Dudley

Contact List
Name Contact Email Social Media
Brockmoor Community Centre Kellie Hickman Facebook
Cradley Heath Community Link Tim Ryall or Paul Latham
Enlight Projects Angela Edwards Facebook

Sandwell

Contact List
Name Contact Email Social Media
Benson Community Project
Sikh Helpline Sarvjit Kaur Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
The Leisurely Pedal Andrew Felton Facebook
Wellbeing Empowered Solutions
YMCA Black Country Jo Goldie Facebook
Instagram

Solihull

Solihull Organisations
Name Contact Email Social Media
Better Together Nicky Dwyer Facebook
Solihull Met Borough Council Marie Healey

Walsall

Contact List
Name Contact Email Social Media
Aaina Community Hub Aisha Khan Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
New Testament Church of God Faith Temple Jessie Allen Twitter
Facebook
Simple Steps Nazneen Gulzar Facebook
The Walsall Bike Project Steve Price Facebook

Wolverhampton

Contact List
Name Contact Email Social Media
No Limits to Health CIC Gloucester
Pendeford Community Bike Hub Kelvin Gilkes Facebook
Instagram
Global Diabetes Initiatives Jessie Allen

Register your interest for adult cycle training

If there isn't an event available that would work for you, email us to let us know. Please include the following details:

  • Full name
  • What postcode area would you like to do cycle training in?
  • Which event types (you can choose more than one) are you interested in: learn to fix, learn to ride and ride?
  • What could we do to help you take part?