Cycling in Newcastle
Newcastle is a great place to cycle, and now there are even more opportunities to get out and about on your bike in the area.
The big bike ride Sky Ride NewcastleGateshead will be held for the first time, along with 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!
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 Newcastle who will be happy for you to come along and ride with them, including:
Phone: 07710 635514
Email: contact Gosforth
Newcastle Phoenix Cycling Club
Contact: Jon Bateman
Phone: 07738 586 985
Facilities
Once you get where you are going you’ll want to be sure you can park your bike safely. Cycle stands have been installed across the city centre. Most of these are plain Sheffield-type stands, so it’s always wise to bring your own lock.
If you want to cycle in the city centre but feel you live too far to bring your own bike, think about travelling in by public transport and using a hire bike to get around. View scratchbikes for details.
Support
Newcastle aim to develop a cycling culture with more people of all ages cycling more often, in a city that is easy and safe to get around by bike.
Cycling is great fun and most people find it easy to do. All you need to get started is a bike. There are lots to choose from and not all of them have two wheels!
Where to ride
There is a growing network of cycle routes in the North East both on and off road. Contact anne.clark@newcastle.gov.uk if you would like a map. For cycle maps of other local authority areas contact them directly through their websites or by phone, view list of useful contacts.
Plan and map your journey with Newcastle CycleStreets.
