Support

Cycling support

Cycling for all

Inclusive disability cycling is going from strength to strength in Preston. Cycling Projects is a national charity involved in cycling for health schemes and the fantastic Wheels for All scheme. For a warm welcome, adaptive bikes, and training, check out the Cycling Projects website.

Wheels for All: offer a range of adaptive cycles suitable for adults and young people with physical and learning difficulties, older adults and anyone recovering from injury or ill health.

  • Monday and Thursday's, 10.30am to 3pm (meet at Moor Park Football Pavilion)
  • Junior Wheels for All (18yrs & under) Saturday's (fortnightly), 11am to 12.30pm (meet at Moor Park Football Pavilion)
  • £2 donation per session

Health on Wheels: guided leisurely cycle rides within the beautiful green spaces of Preston Park's. Predominantly off road and sections of the Guild Wheel cycle path. Routes are set to the ability of the group on the day and range between 2 to 6 miles. Bikes and helmets available at each venue, £2 donation per session. A sociable friendly atmosphere, finishing with a brew and social time at the end.  

  • Tuesday's 10am to 11am, Grange Park (meet at the Grange Park Interpretation Centre)
  • Tuesday's 1pm to 2pm, Haslam Park (meet at the allotment site on the park)
  • Friday's 10.30am to 11.30am, Avenham Park (meet at Frenchwood Recreation Area)

Beginners: adult 'Learn to Ride' cycle sessions, aimed at developing and/or improving cycling skills and confidence. These sessions are suitable for the complete beginner and anyone keen to return to cycling after a long period (e.g. since childhood). Bikes and helmets available, £2 donation per session. Session can cater for young people during the school holidays.

  • Wednesday's 12.30pm to 1.30pm, Moor Park (meet at the Moor Park Football Pavilion)

Women Only (in partnership with the British Cycling's Breeze): led by female cyclists, women only cycling sessions for beginners to more experienced riders. Bikes and helmets are provided for a £2 donation. If you are interested in women only cycling sessions please contact Charlotte on phone: 07971476698, email: c.tompkins@preston.gov.uk

  • Wednesday's 6pm to 8pm, from May to September 2014 (meet at Frenchwood Recreation Area next to Christ the King High School)

Preston Pacers: a fun progressive social cycling group ideal for the slightly more confident rider who is looking for a social group to keep fit with and/or would like to gradually progress to joining a local cycling club. Rides approximately 15 to 20 miles between 7-11mph on routes accessing the Guild Wheel, quiet lanes and Lancashire Cycle Way, with café stops on route.

  • Saturday's 10am to 1pm (approx), Haslam Park (meet at the allotment site)
  • Wednesday's 6 to 8pm, from May to September, Haslam Park (meet at the allotment site)

Check out Preston on Wheels Facebook page

Cycling to work

Lancashire County Council are running a pilot programme providing commuter cycle courses to encourage people who usually travel by car to work, college and training to get on their bikes.

Download Free Cycle Commuting to Work Leaflet to found out more information or email sustainabletravel@lancashire.gov.uk.