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Cycling Directory for Bradford District

As part of City of Culture last year we took it upon ourselves to make a directory of all the cycling community activity, charities, clubs and so on that we could find in the Bradford District and put them in a district so that people could find out about them. You can download it here.

Get Your Bike Summer‑Ready at the Woodville Repair Café

Flyer for the event described in the main post's text.

Friday 31st July, 2pm–6pm Woodville, Woodville Road, Keighley BD20 6JA ///being.hedge.blocks Capital of Cycling is excited to be supporting the Summer Repair Café at Woodville — a brilliant community event focused on fixing, re‑using and keeping valuable items in circulation. We’ll be there with our mechanic to help you get your bike ready for the …

POST FILLED – Job Vacancy: Admin Officer

Capital of Cycling is recruiting a part‑time Admin Officer to support our community cycling projects in Bradford. Flexible hours, £25–£30k FTE. Apply by 25 May with a CV and cover letter to dave@capitalofcycling.org.

Buttershaw Trailblazers: Youth Cycling Project

Capital of Cycling’s Buttershaw Trailblazers project is taking practical steps this spring, building on the relationships and groundwork already established in the area. Over the past few months, our youth projects lead Darren and colleagues have been running youth maintenance workshops, giving young people the chance to get hands‑on with bike repairs in a relaxed, …

Keighley Stuff, E-bike Library and Buttershaw!

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 …

We’re moving on from Rawson Road!

A cycle lesson - 4 women cycling

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.

Rides Heading Into Lister Park for #RideBradford 2025

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 …

Upcoming Rides and Activities (Summer 2025)

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 …

Hey – Bradford District! Get with the Programme!

Bradford 2025 City of Culture Logo

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 …