Cycling in Derby
Derby is a great place to cycle, and now there are even more opportunities to get out and about on your bike in the area.
This year Derby is hosting a series of Sky Ride Locals – organised rides supported by British Cycling Ride Leaders. Keep an eye out for Social Cycling Groups, and Breeze bike rides for women too!
Guided bike rides
Organised rides supported by British Cycling Ride Leaders
See what others are doing
Clubs
British Cycling can help you to find a club that’s right for you. Use the club finder link to find a club near you. There are some great cycling clubs in and around Derby who will be happy for you to come along and ride with them, including:
Facilities
Derbyshire are host to a number of excellent cycling facilities, including:
Derbyshire’s BMX track is one of the best in the country having recently hosted regional and national race meetings. The track is open to the public and available at any time, except when race events are being held.
The multi-use sport arena is the first element of Derby’s iconic Leisure Strategy which will further show the world how Derby has been inspired by the Olympic spirit. Construction will start on Monday 26th November 2012 and the Arena is planned to open by November 2014. Check out the Derby council webpage for further details.
A number of bike parking stands are available throughout the City. The council always recommend cyclists use a good quality lock to lock your bike to the stand. Cycle lockers are also available in the Chapel Street and Assembly Rooms car parks in Derby. The lockers provide a safe and secure place for cyclists to leave their bikes when commuting in to the city centre. Lockers are available free of charge, but cyclists need to bring their own padlock to lock them.
Support
Visit Derbyshire County Council’s cycling pages for lots of helpful information and advice on cycling in the local area.
Cycle Derby is a fantastic resource for all things cycling in Derby, including:
Derby Cycling Group are a local campaign committee providing information of interest to local cyclists.
Where to ride
Derby is a fantastic city to discover by bike. The majority of our local cycling routes are flat, the city is compact and accessible and there is always a new destination to head for.
Cycle Derby provides access to a local cycling map which pinpoints some of the best cycling routes in and around Derby.
There are an abundance of parks in and around Derby, all of which are suitable for cyclists of all abilities. See the links below for more detail:
