Summer of Cycling 2023

We’re excited to be bringing a schedule of events dedicated to cycling for summer 2023!

Bikeability Level 2

For those aged 8+, maximum of six participants per session which is instructor-led so parents do not need to stay:

  • Monday 24 July, Rising Sun Country Park, book here

  • Tuesday 25 July, Howdon Library, book here

  • Monday 31 July, Rising Sun Country Park, book here

  • Tuesday 1 August, Waves, book here

  • Wednesday 2 August, Westmoor Community Centre, book here

  • Monday 7 August, Rising Sun Country Park, book here

  • Tuesday 8 August, The Lakeside Centre book here

  • Wednesday 9 August, Hadrian Leisure Centre, book here

  • Monday 14 August, Rising Sun Country Park, book here

  • Tuesday 15 August, Waves, book here

  • Wednesday 16 August, Cedarwood Trust, book here

  • Monday 21 August, Rising Sun Country Centre, book here

  • Tuesday 22 August, Howdon Library, book here

  • Wednesday 23 August, Westmoor Community Centre, book here

  • Tuesday 29 August, The Lakeside Centre, book here

  • Wednesday 30 August, Hadrian Leisure Centre, book here

When booking to attend a Bikeability session, please note that children must:

  • be able to ride a bike and attend with a roadworthy bike and helmet, wearing clothing suitable for cycling

  • bring a packed lunch and drink(s)

Adapted cycling

For those aged 8+, children must come with a responsible adult or carer and book in advance:

  • Monday 24 July, Richardson Dees Park, 4.30–5.30pm 

  • Thursday 27 July, Richardson Dees Park, 2–3pm 

  • Monday 31 July, Richardson Dees Park, 4.30–5.30pm 

  • Thursday 3 August, Richardson Dees Park, 2–3pm 

  • Monday 7 August, Richardson Dees Park, 4.30–5.30pm 

  • Thursday 10 August, Richardson Dees Park, 2–3pm 

  • Monday 21 August, Richardson Dees Park, 4.30–5.30pm 

  • Thursday 24 August, Richardson Dees Park, 2–3pm 

  • Thursday 31 August, Richardson Dees Park, 2–3pm  

  • Monday 4 September, Richardson Dees Park, 4.30–5.30pm 

  • Thursday 7 September, Richardson Dees Park, 2–3pm 

Participants should book sessions in advance here.

Dr Bike sessions with Bike4Health

Do you have a bike that needs a bit of TLC? Pop along to our Family Fun Days where Dr Bike sessions will be available. A Dr Bike session gets you a full MOT on your bike and you can pick up some tips on bike maintenance too!

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