Sky Ride Bradford

Sky Ride events are over until next spring, but there are still tons of opportunities for you to get out on your bike.

Whether you’re saving money, considering the environment, avoiding the traffic jams, getting fit or wanting to take in some breathtaking scenery – let us point you in the right direction with cycling tips, clubs and routes in your local area.

Cycling support in Bradford
If you’re looking for a brilliant place to cycle; Bradford is it. The city has rides and routes for all abilities and all the family.  British Cycling works with Bradford Metropolitan District Council to promote various new opportunities, new initiatives and new incentives to get you on your bike. 

Whether you’re looking to cycle for fun or to commute, the Bradford city cycle map can help you. Bradford is part of the National Cycle Network – Route 66 & 69. For further information, click here.

Aire Valley Bike Bus is a fantastic way of supporting people who want to be cycle commuters. For more details, click here.

If mountain biking appeals to you, BMDC Adventure Development Unit offers an easy way to get started with mountain bike rides and cycle training for groups. Bike hire and friendly coaching are also available. For more information, click here. 

Cycling for Health

Active Bradford
This is a fantastic scheme for people of all ages and abilities with a focus on how cycling can help people return to health and fitness.
www.activebradford.org.uk
T: 01274 223239 or 07966 024884

Bradford CTC Cycle Champions Project
The CTC Cycle Champions project is one of thirteen in the country set up to encourage people to become more active by cycling. There are many different projects including groups for young people and women only.
E: [email protected]

Adapted bicycles and trainers - based at Lister Park, Bradford.
Click here for more information.

Places to cycle
There are a number of amazing routes and venues in the Bradford area to help you make the most of your cycling experience – there really is something for everyone.

Bradford has something to offer every kind of cyclist; from city routes to country trails. The following links will help you to find out more about the different tracks and trails in the area.

Airedale Greenway – Leeds Liverpool Canal towpath. Part of NCN route 66 and 69.
Traffic free route. 
‘Ride Easy’ terrain. 
For more information, click here.

The Great Northern Trail –  click here.

Spen Valley Greenway – a disused railway, traffic free route.
Part of NCN route 66 linking Bradford to Dewsbury. 
‘Ride Easy’ terrain.  
For more information, click here.

Pennine Bridleway is a great traffic free route for off road cycling like mountain biking. Bradford enjoys an extensive bridleway route including the Mary Townley Loop. For helpful route info these websites are invaluable:

British Cycling - please click here.

National Trail - please click here.
 
MTB The Dales – For information on all aspects of mountain biking in the Yorkshire Dales, click here.

Riding around Bradford
There is some of the best on and off road riding in Yorkshire; from the scenic country lanes and rugged off road trails in the Yorkshire Dales to the world class trail centre in Dalby Forest. Add to this a well developed network of leisure routes and it's clear that Yorkshire offers a great escape for everyone.
Find out more from British Cycling: click here.

Facilities

Closed Road
Bradford has a closed road circuit at the Richard Dunns Sports Centre. Perfect for children and young people, the circuit can be accessed through East Bradford Cycle Club Saturday morning sessions.  Please click here for more details.

BMX
Bradford has a fantastic purpose built BMX track at Peel Park and there is open access to the public. You can also get involved via Bradford BMX Bandits – for further information, click here.

Mountain biking
For the more adventurous Buck Wood Thackley offers open access mountain bike dirt jumps and a pump track. Click here for more details.
Stainburn mountain bike trails offer open access technical trails for experienced mountain bikers. Click here for more information.

Joining a local cycling club
British Cycling can help you to find a club that’s right for you. Click here to use the ‘club finder’ link to find a club near you.

If you’re looking to join a club to improve your cycling or simply for a bit of fun, there are some great British Cycling affiliated clubs in Bradford that will be happy for you to go along and ride with them.

East Bradford Cycle Club
Club offers Saturday morning Go-Ride cycling club for children - click here. 
For the adult section, please click here.

Keighley Just Ride
Go-Ride club based at Worth Valley Primary School, Saturday Mornings 9:30 to 11:30.
E: [email protected]
http://www.kjrcc.co.uk

Bradford BMX Bandits
Go-Ride club specialising in BMX. Club caters for all abilities and has its own BMX track that has been fully redeveloped.
E: [email protected] 
www.bradfordbmxbandits.org.uk

Bronte Wheelers Cycling Club
Adult cycling club.
www.brontewheelers.org

Training
If you've been inspired and are keen to improve your cycling skills or maybe learn a new discipline, there are a number of organisations in your area running courses and workshops.

Safe 2 Cycle offers cycle training opportunities in and around Bradford. For more information, click here.

Mountain Bike Cycle Yorkshire offers guided rides and coaching in the area. Click here for more information.

Crank It Up – Cycling for all, from wacky bike demos to bicycle recycling schemes and maintenance courses. Click here for more details.