Summer of cycling 2025
This summer we have lots of fun cycling activities for children and young people to take part in.
All activities are free to access.
Find out more and book below.
Bikeability
Bikeability is back during the summer holidays.
Level 2 sessions are taking place from 9.30am-3.30pm at:
Tuesday 22 July - Waves Leisure Centre - book
Tuesday 29 July - Hadrian Leisure Centre - book
Tuesday 5 August - Lakeside Centre - book
Tuesday 12 August - Waves Leisure Centre - book
Tuesday 19 August - Westmoor community centre - book
Tuesday 26 August - Hadrian Leisure Centre - book
Spaces are limited. Please note children must be 8+, be able to ride and must bring along their own bike and helmet.
A packed lunch and plenty of drinks are required each day.
Learn to ride
Learn to ride is for children aged 5+ who own a bike but can't yet pedal independently.
Sessions are taking place at Hadrian Leisure Centre on:
Wednesday 23 July
Wednesday 30 July
Wednesday 6 August
Wednesday 13 August
Wednesday 20 August
Session 1: 10.30-11.30am
Session 2: 1-2pm
Please note that places are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis. Due to high demand, places are limited to one session per child.
To book a place please contact cycling@northtyneside.gov.uk with the following:
1. Name/age of your child.
2. A parent/carer contact number.
3. Your preferred date and time (please also state whether you are available for other slots in case your first choice is fully booked).
Active North Tyneside cycle adventures
Join our fun cycle rides every Monday of the school holidays. Children will get the opportunity to learn new cycle skills and enjoy a day of adventure exploring North Tyneside’s cycle routes, visiting parks and various other places.
Sessions take place 9.30am-3pm, starting at The Parks Sports Centre.
Spaces are limited. Please note children must be 8+ and need to be able to ride a bike. A packed lunch and plenty of drinks are required for the day. If children don’t have a bike, they can hire a bike and a helmet on the day.
To book a place please complete this registration form.
Cycling at our Family Fun Days
Come along to one of our Family Fun Days at a local park and try cycling using our large fleet of bikes and adapted bikes. Have fun cycling around the park, or pick up tips and skills from expert instructors from Better on Bikes.
25 July- Springfield Park
1 August- Springfield Park
8 August- Churchill Playing fields
15 August- Northumberland Park
Family Fun Days take place from 11am-2pm, there’s no need to book - just turn up to join in the fun!
