Cycling

Information on cycling and cycling routes throughout Broxtowe Borough.

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Get Active! Get Cycling! Cycling is a fantastic activity for people of all ages and abilities. Cycling is a brilliant way to explore the local area as well as a great opportunity to keep fit and healthy.

Enjoying a bike ride

Benefits of Cycling

Cycling can improve your health and keep you fit. It can help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and help you to lose weight. It's also good for the environment and it can save you money on transport costs. Cycling is a great activity for the whole family and you can go at your own pace at a time that suits you!

Cycling Hints, Tips and Information

There are lots of places to cycle and lot's of tips to get you involved. Explore the links listed in the 'Offsite Links' section to find out more. Links can be found to websites that offer free cycle route planners and cycling advice!

Broxtowe Sport Social Cycling Bike ride with friends

Broxtowe Sport run a programme of social cycle rides in partnership with Ridewise's Rural Rides Programme and British Cycling's Breeze. Rides start from different areas of the Borough for people of all ages and abilities.

Additional rides and dates will be added throughout the year so please check the website regularly.

**Breeze Ladies Only Cycling Eastwood Session Details**
Breeze Ladies Only Cycling Eastwood
Day	Saturdays: New dates to be confirmed.
Time	9am Meet.
Venue	Eastwood Community Sports Centre, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3EB. (Meet in the car park).
Pre-requisites	Aged 16+ and Female. Participants must have a roadworthy bike and basic cycling ability. No helmet, no ride!
Cost	Free!
More Details	A social bike ride aiming to improve the fitness and road awareness skills of intermediate lady cyclists. The route will take place on a mixture of roads in Nottingham and Derby. The pace will be steady and suitable for intermediate cyclists. Rides will cover between 20 - 30 miles with a stop for social Tea and Coffee on route. Participants are advised to bring a pump, a spare inner tube and clothing for wet weather.
How to book?	No need to book, just turn up! However, to save time on the day it is advisable to visit the Breeze website listed in the 'Offsite Links' section to register your details.

**Broxtowe Sport Social Cycling Chilwell Session Details**
Broxtowe Sport Social Cycling Chilwell
Day	Mondays: 3^rd June, 1^st July, 5^th August, 2^nd September, 7^th October and 4^th November.
Time	10:30am Meet.
Venue	Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Bye Pass Road, Chilwell, Nottingham, NG9 5HR. (Meet outside the main reception).
Pre-requisites	Participants must have a roadworthy bike and be able to cycle for a maximum of one hour with short breaks in between. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years plus.
Cost	Free!
More Details	A social bike ride starting from Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre. The route will take place on a mixture of roads, footpaths and trails. The pace will be slow and suitable for beginners.
How to book?	No need to book, just turn up!

**Broxtowe Sport Triathlon Cycling Eastwood Session Details**
Broxtowe Sport Triathlon Cycling Eastwood
Day	Sundays: 16^th June. (Please note that these dates are subject to change due to leader availability. Contact Broxtowe Sport to confirm before each ride).
Time	10am Meet.
Venue	Eastwood Community Sports Centre, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3EB. (Meet in the car park).
Pre-requisites	Aged 16+. Participants must have a roadworthy bike and basic cycling ability. No helmet, no ride!
Cost	Free!
More Details	A social bike ride starting from Eastwood Community Sports Centre. The route will take place on a mixture of roads in Nottingham and Derby. There will be two groups on the day. The beginners group will cycle approximately 10 miles and the intermediate group will cycle approximately 30 miles. Participants are advised to bring a pump, a spare inner tube and clothing for wet weather.
How to book?	No need to book, just turn up!

Ridewise and Rural Rides

Ridewise is a community organisation that offers a range of services to get people cycling. Ridewise offers training sessions for groups, schools and individuals to develop the skills needed to cycle safely.

Ridewise also offers a loan scheme where people can borrow bikes and a programme of free led cycle rides across Nottingham.

To find out further information about Ridewise and the Rural Rides programme visit Ridewise's website. A link to this website can be found listed in the 'Offsite Links' section.

To get involved in sport or physical activity, or for further information, contact Broxtowe Sport using the 'Contact Us' section.