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Cycle Carlisle

Cycle Carlisle aim to make cycling in Carlisle, safe, convenient and popular. To encourage people to use cycling as part of their normal daily transport and turn Carlisle into a progressive cycle-friendly City.

Cycle Carlisle is a lobbying group for everyone who cycles (or wishes to cycle) in the Carlisle District. We have a voice with the City and County Councils, which has helped the development of cycle routes and facilities in and around Carlisle. If you join the group receive regular updates on cycling news, attend group meetings and take part in monthly rides. Members also receive a discount in some local bike shops.

The annual subscription fee is £5 for individual members and £10 for families. Join Cycle Carlisle.

Making cycling accessible: The Watchtree Wheelers

The Watchtree Wheelers Cycle Centre opened in July 2009 and is based at Watchtree Nature Reserve, between Wigton and Carlisle. The centre provides adapted cycles for all abilities, as well as high quality instruction and guidance, including learning to ride, improving riding skills, and selecting the right bike for your needs.

The benefits of cycling are easily recognised: as well as being a great form of exercise, cycling helps to improve balance, co-ordination and confidence within a group activity.  Cycling promotes social inclusion, friendship and team work.

Watchtree Wheelers manage and maintain over two miles of private, specially constructed, traffic free cycle paths and provide guided cycle rides for individuals and groups. They also have cycle hire, including adapted and standard cycles, kmx and mobility scooters.