Capital of Cycling
Working together to grow a culture of cycling in Bradford | Charity no. 1179161
Pass Wide and Slow (PWAS) is a national event organised by a network of horse riders. On the 19th September they are organising group rides to convey the message to motorists that they need to slow down and give a wide berth. Of course, cyclists are vulnerable road users as well, and support the spreading …
We are absolutely thrilled to announce we have been awarded Sport England “This Girl Can” funding to run sessions gettting women who are not confident cycling out on their bikes. We will be offering 10 cohorts of women five sessions to get them out and about on the bikes. The sessions will include basic bike …
We are starting a new monthly drop-in for all women, non-binary & trans folks to learn about fixing bikes in a welcoming, safe space. Booking a space means you’ll have a work stand in the workshop to repair your bike with some support from us. You’ll be able to repair your own bike and learn …
Ever Fancied Riding with your kids but don’t know where to start?Come along to Roberts Park this Sunday between 11am and 3pm and you can try out a range of attachments for bikes – which you can put your kids in! Bike trailers, Bike seats (front and back), Tag-Alongs, a Trail-Gator and more. Also try …
We were thrilled to be presented an award by Imran Hussain MP at Feversham Primary School for our work helping them set up an after school club. Thanks to Feversham Primary and Imran Hussain MPand the kind words said, thanks for the opportunity tocelebrate a successful community partnership which hasgiven so many pupils access to …
Capital of Cycling were thrilled to be asked to support the Bradford to Wakefield leg of the national Cathedral Cycle Relay Ride during Bike Week 2021. The Cathedral Route is a 1825 mile cycle route linking all 42 English Cathedrals which can be done on a mixture of quiet roads and cycle paths where possible. …
From 1pm Capital of Cycling staff and volunteers from Clean Air Bradford and other local groups will be in Lister Park, by the cafe by Cartwright Hall. As part of our Big Bike Revival Programme, we’re taking action on Clean Air Day to help raise awareness of the importance of clean air and the environment …
Fancy cycle-touring but don’t know where to start? We bring you an introduction to getting started, covering topics such as bike maintenance and making sure your bike is road worthy, bike packing – what to pack and how to pack it, route planning and more. All interspersed with our panellist’s tales of their own adventures. …
I still remember a conversation I had a few years ago. I was getting ready for work and a male relative who was visiting asked how I was getting to work that day. “Oh, I’m going to cycle in” I replied, thinking nothing of it. “Is that safe?!” he asked. In discussions about women cycling, …
Cycling with kids can be really rewarding, setting them up for a lifetime of independence, health and well-being, but it can be a bit daunting too. Cycling with kids webinar – Monday 22nd February, 7.30pm Co-hosted by Capital of Cycling and the Margaret Carey Foundation, and funded by City Connect, this webinar aims to give …