Cycling in Cheshire West and Chester
Chester, Northwich and Ellesmere Port are great places to cycle, and now there are even more opportunities to get out and about on your bike in the area.
This year the area 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
Buddy bike rides
Rides organised by our social network for cyclists
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 Cheshire West and Chester who will be happy for you to come along and ride with them, including:
Upton Youth Club, Wealstone Lane, Chester
Contact: Paul Evans
Email: paul@chestergoride.co.uk
Contact: Bryan Wade
Phone: 07901 553533
Email: Secretary@ChesterEasyRiders.co.uk
Phone: 07871 452680
Email: development@ctcchesterandnwales.org.uk
Contact: Adrian Japp
Phone: 01928 581662
Email: ady@weavervalleycc.org.uk
Facilities
A number of bike lockers have been installed by Cycle Chester at the Wrexham Road Park and Ride site and on Princess Street in Chester City Centre. The lockers provide a safe and secure place for cyclists to leave their bikes when commuting in to the city centre.
Live!
Live! is a small charity based at New Scene Youth Centre in Chester. Established in 1993, Live! enables disabled and non disabled children and young people aged 10-25 years to become active and valued citizens. Achieved through challenging and creating opportunities for inclusion by providing a varied programme of club and social activities across Chester and Cheshire West.
‘Give it a Spin’ cycle project is based at New Scene Youth Centre in Chester. Running every Monday 10am - 3pm, they have a wide range of bikes to suit all abilities and ages. A community café is also available for a well earned drink or snack. Its lots of fun, so why not…Give it a Spin!
For further information, visit www.livecheshire.org.uk or contact:
New Scene Youth Centre
Newton Lane
Chester
CH2 2HH
Tel/Fax: 01244 320479
Email: karen@livecheshire.org.uk
Support
There are loads of ways to get on your bike in Chester, whether it be at an event, with a club or on your own.
Visit Cheshire West and Chester Council website for helpful information on local cycling groups, cycling events in the area, information on where to find a cycle stand and important information on cycling safety.
Get active this summer, join in the Cheshire West and Chester Celebration of Sport 2013. One year on from a memorable summer of Olympic and Paralympic sport, Cheshire West and Chester Council invite residents to participate in a series of local sporting events taking place throughout the borough. Presented by Sport Cheshire under the ‘celebration of sport’ brand, a wide range of activities from egg and spoon races to rugby,
will be available for residents to enjoy.
If you have an event that you want to be part of the Celebration of Sport grant funding is available through Sport Cheshire and the Community Games. For more information please contact support@sportchesire.org
Find Sport Cheshire on Facebook
Where to ride
Chester is an ideal place to get out on your bike, there really is something for everyone. View maps detailing routes across Chester and the surrounding areas.
Low Traffic City Access Routes
Visit the Discover Cheshire website for a wealth of information on the best cycling and walking routes across Cheshire, interactive maps and information about key attractions on your route.
