Capital of Cycling
Working together to grow a culture of cycling in Bradford | Charity no. 1179161
Just a quick update before we go off for Xmas. (Our staff are taking a well earned break so it will be a very quiet skeleton crew between 23rd Dec and 5th Jan 2026). We’ve got a new venue in Keighley – you can come and visit us there on Tuesdays. We’re running maintenance courses …
From the end of October we’ll no longer have any access to our former home next to Oastler Market on Rawson Road in Bradford. We’ve a new venue open every Tuesday now in Airedale Centre in Keighley as well as access to a community centre in BD5, near Peel Park.
Please note: This information is being updated today. More details will be posted here soon. Join a group ride to cycle safely and easily to Lister Park for RideBradford 2025! Some of these rides will be family-friendly, offering a protected journey to the park. Here are the confirmed group rides: Is your group also riding …
Cycling Culture 2025: Events and Rides This post lists key cycling events like the Youth Championships races in Wyke organised by East Bradford Cycle Club alongside a selection of community friendly rides, mainly those run by Capital of Cycling and close partners, supported by Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival. Skill Level Weekly Rides In addition …
Get Involved: Share Your Cycling Activities Across Bradford District Capital of Cycling is putting together a printed and digital programme showcasing the range of cycling activities happening across Bradford District from mid-May through to autumn, during the City of Culture year. This is a chance to let more people know what you’re up to. What’s …
Come and talk cycling at Capital of Cycling’s welcoming space in Keighley Airedale Centre. Discover what’s happening across the district and find out about our weekly cycling and maintenance sessions. Rummage through our donated cycling clothes rail, get help planning leisure and commuting cycling. You are also welcome to borrow a bike and helmet and …
Do you have an old bike gathering dust in the shed or garage, or perhaps some spare bike parts that you no longer need? Please get in touch at info@capitalofcycling.org and we can put them to good use in one of our projects. This allows us to work with youth groups in disadvantaged areas teaching …
As well as cycling around Bradford, we’re keen to encourage all modes of ‘active travel’ in the District. Combining public transport with walking also counts whilst wheeling and scooting are not to be overlooked! In February last year we recieved funding from CityConnect at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to be an Active Travel Hub. …
We’ve recently created an e-mail based group for people who work or volunteer in cycling related groups in the Bradford District (or are just interested). The idea is we can share news, problems & best practice. It might help us get a cycling instructor into a project, help us find recycled bikes or inform us …