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Refugee Week Art Exhibition Launched

Different pasts: shared futureDate: 17-22 June 2019 The sixth annual Refugee Week art exhibition is at Capital of Cycling, Hall Ings, Bradford  BD1 5SD.  It has been organised by Bradford City of Sanctuary. It is a mixed media exhibition – with paintings, textile art, photography and collages – by individual artists and groups.  Exhibitors are of …

Shipley Greenway Opening Celebration

Just a reminder that Saturday 25 May is the official opening of Bradford’s new Canal Road Cycleway. The weather forecast is looking good! Invite: The official opening of Bradford’s new Canal Road Cycleway – a community celebration for the whole family Led Ride: Meet at 9am, Shipley, BD18 2BX Ribbon Cutting at 10am: Photos and …

Capital’s Vintage Bike Sale

Sat, 13th April 2019 (from 13:00-16:00) A selection of vintage project bikes for sale: A range of vintage project bikes Reunite with the bike of your childhood Classic 1960s Hercules Bike bric-a-brac From fixer-uppers to almost ready to ride (some of these bikes are not-restored antiques and will need a bit of work). If you’d …

Shipley Greenway Opening Celebration Ride

Opening the Canal Road Greenway: 25th May Join us for the opening celebration ride for the soon to be completed Canal Road Greenway route which will connect Shipley to Bradford with an almost entirely traffic-free or segregated route. Meet at 9:00am We’ll be riding from the Northern end down into town. Meet at the Greenway …

Jo Cox Way Yorkshire to London Bike Ride – Details Announced

The 5-day 280 mile supported ride to London from the Spen Valley will take place between 24th to 28th July. The event celebrates community spirit and raises money for The Jo Cox Foundation and More In Common. It advances the causes Jo Cox championed, is a tribute to her life, her beliefs and the spirit …

Bradford Institute for Health Research – Cycle The Yorkshire Dales

The BIHR are cycling around the Yorkshire Dales for Margaret Carey Foundation MCF because they share essential skills & get children cycling A group of Bradford Institute for Health Research cyclists are excited to announce they are raising funds by cycling 130 miles around the Yorkshire Dales Cycleway, a rather challenging 2 day ride. Donate Here …

Facebook Fundraiser – You Can Help!

Our Facebook friends can now help us raise funds for our charitable work directly through their Facebook profile! All you need to do is follow this link: www.facebook.com/fund/capitalofcycling You could be doing a sponsored ride or nominating you as your preferred charity through work. All help is very much appreciated and allows us to continue …

Balance Bike Sessions (not currently scheduled)

We’re delighted to be hosting Balance Bike learning sessions for kids in Feb Half term! The sessions last an hour and are just £2 (to be paid on the door). For 3-6 year olds who haven’t yet learned to ride a bike Develop cycle skills and confidence All Equipment Provided Indoors Book your session(s) here …

Christmas Pizza Party!

We cordially invite all friends and colleagues who have worked with us over the last year to join us for Christmas festivities next Wednesday, 19th December. The pizza party is from 1pm until 7pm (possibly later depending on attitude of guests ;-)). For the truly committed, volunteers can help us prep 10-12.  This will involve …