Sky Ride Middlesbrough

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 Middlesbrough
If you’re looking for a brilliant place to cycle; Middlesbrough is it. The town has rides and routes for all abilities and all the family.  British Cycling works with Middlesbrough Borough Council to promote various new opportunities, new initiatives and new incentives to get you on your bike. For more details on rides, routes, clubs and so much more, click here.

The Middlesbrough Cycle Centre is the only secure town centre cycle parking facility in the Tees Valley and is committed to promoting cycling in Middlesbrough by providing free, secure, indoor cycle parking along with showers, changing facilities, lockers and an information centre. Members can leave their cycles safe and secure while they go to work or go shopping. You can also find out more about guided rides, cycling for health, cycle maintenance sessions and accredited road safety training. Plus touring maps, cycle guides and other information - click here.

Do It By Cycle is a great website for people in the Tees Valley. It has route descriptions as well as downloadable maps and much, much more - for further information, please click here.



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

Middlesbrough and the surrounding area have some fantastic places to ride.  You can find out more about tracks and trails on the following links:

Route planner for cyclists in Middlesbrough and the wider Tees Valley - click here.

An electronic version of the latest Middlesbrough cycling map is available here.

Highlights include:

National Cycle Network (NCN) 65: A predominantly traffic free cycle path linking Albert Park to south Middlesbrough and beyond (York & Hull)

NCN 1: Riverside trail to Stockton (traffic free)

Northumberland National Park has breathtaking cycling for all abilities. From exciting day routes and family-friendly traffic free trails to long distance National Cycle Network favourites. Click here for more information.

British Cycling: Where to ride North East - click here.

Facilities

Closed road circuit
The Prissick Cycle Park will be available for use by beginner cyclists right through to competitive cyclists taking part in regional and national competitive cycle sport. Click here for more information.

BMX
Prissick Plaza BMX facility is for use by skateboards, BMX bikes and inline skates. For more information, click here.



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’ 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 Middlesbrough that will be happy for you to go along and ride with them.

Cleveland Wheelers Cycling Club 
Go-Ride accredited club. 
Contact: Mr Stephen Binks
T:  01642 728156  E: [email protected] 
www.clevelandwheelers.com

Stockton Wheelers CC 
Go-Ride accredited club.
Contact: Mrs Michelle Kilcullen
T:  01642883160  E: [email protected]
www.stocktonwheelers.org.uk

North East BMX Club 
Go-Ride accredited Club.
Contact: Mr Stephen Noble
T: 01642 874990  E: [email protected]
www.northeastbmx.com

Hamsterley Trailblazers 
Go-Ride accredited club.
Contact: Mr Bill Pike
T: 0138 8764326  E: [email protected]