Capital of Cycling
Working together to grow a culture of cycling in Bradford | Charity no. 1179161
Our long-time mechanic and workshop person Em has recently found a new job at Suma (congratulations to them!) and so we’re working with a reduced team for now. This and the need to reconfigure our offer a bit, taking some time to plan for the future – including a venue move next year. We’re running …
We’re delighted to announce the introduction of new adult cycling lesson, as Darren our instructor calls it, this is “a rolling cycling lesson starting at our training centre. We explore the off road cycle paths nearby.” Participants will need to be comfortable and confident with their ability to:- There may be a couple of short …
Apply for this exciting new role, working in the heart of the Shipley Community with passionate local organisations, to oversee the creation of a new Active Travel and Bike Hub. You will enjoy working with a wide range of people, be an engaging communicator and be able to demonstrate experience of managing a range of …
If you ride a bike and do the basic things you need to do to get around in a park or canal-path but aren’t confident using your bike around residential traffic, then this is the course for you. It’s normal to feel some anxiety around vehicles – they’re big and made of metal and you …
We have been fortunate to shortlisted for the LNER Community Award, if we win, we’ll get a grant to help us continue our work, using cycling to make Bradford and healthier, happier, fairer place. To vote for us, please click here https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90493480/2023-LNER-Customer-and-Community-Investment-Fund-survey?fbclid=IwAR3s8DA3rab5XoKTPIpiSjDZtxmwmZ2FeGNk5UB1jb7rovga604ppWeO45M and fill in the short survey. We are under education and employability
Have your say on a new cycle route The West Bradford Cycle Superhighway Extension Scheme is a cycling infrastructure project that aims to provide a safer extension to the CityConnect route network as well as improved connections between the city centre and a number of residential areas located along Thornton Road, including Girlington, Crossley Hall …
We have new cohorts of our fabulous This Girl Can sessions starting soon. This a five week course of bike skills, basic mechanics skills and led rides designed to get women who can ride a bike, but don’t out riding. Dates are: Thursday evenings 6pm-8pm starting 9th June Saturday morning 10-12pm starting 18th June Saturday …
We are thrilled to be partnering with Cycling UK to deliver their Cycle for Health programme. Cycle for Health is a a programme that provides a route into regular activity, building fitness and self-esteem. Designed specifically for adults identified as having poor mental or physical health, the 12-week package of support develops skills and grows …
This Programme is now finished. Check back for future offerings. Meeting at Windhill Community Centre on Mondays and the Kirkgate Centre on Thursdays 4.30-6.30, bring your own bike, or let us know if you need to borrow one. The aim of the programme is fun, confidence building and learning basic skills. Book here https://bookwhen.com/capitalofcycling Email …
Capital of Cycling ARE NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING public repairs at Rawson Road in the City Centre – however you might be interested in these alternatives. Current Bradford alternatives include a Monday evening bike kitchen at Shipley Active Travel Hub – you need to book in advance for this:https://shipleyactivetravel.org/get-cycling Bradford Bikery at Buchan Towers, just off …