Adapted and disability cycling
Community cycling
Active Leeds have adopted a strategic whole systems and place-based look at how we can remove barriers to cycling and make cycling accessible for all. This includes a coordinated partnership approach to increasing cycling opportunities and access to cycling across priority areas in Leeds. Details of our current community cycle hubs are listed below.
Facilities across each hub include:
- adult bikes
- junior bikes
- balance bikes
- helmets
- ramps
- cycle pump and toolbox
- first aid kit
Nowell Mount Community Centre, LS9 6HR
The container which hosts all cycling equipment is located in the locked car park of the community centre. The centre is managed by Leeds Community Spaces and supported by Nowell Mount residents group.
Cross Flatts Park, LS11 7BQ
Cross Flatts Park is a community park located between Beeston and Beeston Hill, situated between the Holbeck and Beeston ward, and the Hunslet and Riverside ward.
The cycling container is located within the Parks and Countryside depot, which is staffed between 8am and 4pm, and locked after this time.
Shakespeare Primary School, LS9 7NP
Shakespeare Primary School is located within the Burmantofts and Richmond Hill ward.
The cycling container is located within a large staff car park at the rear of the school. The car park is used throughout the school day. Sessions are delivered during evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
East End Park, LS9 9NG
The cycling container is located within the bowling club main building, which is situated next to the depot and park keeper’s house.
Leeds Urban Bike Park, Middleton
Leeds Urban Bike Park is a state-of-the-art mountain bike and BMX centre in Middleton Park.
Facilities include:
- tracks and trails for all abilities
- a bike shop
- servicing and repairs
- coaching
- cafe and cake shop
Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton, Leeds, LS10 3TN.
Bodington cycle circuit
Bodington Playing Fields is home to the Brownlee Centre, the UK’s first purpose-built triathlon training centre, and sits alongside the 1 mile (1.6km) Bodington cycle circuit, one of the longest in the country.
There are a number of ways to use the facility, including:
- events and races
- pay and pedal sessions
- free sessions
- local club sessions
- school sessions
- cycle circuit hire
Bodington Avenue, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8NA.
Cycle training
Adult cycle training
You can book free cycle training sessions with a qualified cycling instructor on a route of your choice.
Bikeability training for schools
Bikeability is government-funded cycle training provided by Cycle North to a national standard and is offered free of charge to all schools in Leeds. It aims to improve cycling skills for all levels.
Ask your school to sign up for Bikeability training by emailing itblearning@leeds.gov.uk.
British Cycling
Find a Go-Ride registered children's cycling club.
Learn more about Limitless, which provides cycling opportunities for disabled people, regardless of age, impairment and ability.
Find a British Cycling education and learning course.
Women's cycling
Join the aim of the Breeze network for women to inspire more women to get involved and grow in confidence in cycling. See their website for free cycle rides and guides to improve your skills.
Walk it. Ride it
The Walk it. Ride it project aims to encourage people living within Burmantofts, Harehills and Richmond Hill to walk, cycle and wheel more. Through referrals from social prescribers and other healthcare staff, you can access information about local activities.
The project also plans to create and develop 3 urban trails to help improve the local environment and encourage more people to come out into the community and move more.
For further information visit the Walk it. Ride it website, or follow them on Facebook.
