CELEBRATION OF CYCLING – JUNE 2026
This June, Manchester has loads of cycling activity for you to get involved in.
Try a led ride, inclusive cycling, BMX for women and girls, give bike maintenance a go, ride the velodrome boards and more.
Much of the activity is free or low cost.
TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES & EVENTS BELOW
Cycle training is offered by many community organisations, as well as by Transport for Greater Manchester (TFGM).
BIKE HIVE
Bike Hive in Whalley Range have weekly drop-in sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am-2pm where you can learn to ride and develop your cycling skills.
Location: Alexandra Park, M16 7JL
Contact: bikehivemcr@outlook.com
Cost: FREE
STATION SOUTH
Station South is running Learn to Ride throughout June in Cringle Park, Levenshulme. Join Anna and Sumayra on a Wednesday morning. Funded by Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival.
Location: Cringle Park, Levenshulme
Cost: FREE
For further information click here.
TFGM CYCLE TRAINING
Transport for Greater Manchester (TFGM) offer free cycle training across Manchester, including ‘complete beginner’ and ‘confidence builder’ sessions at:
Location(s):
- Alexandra Park (Whalley Range)
- Delamere Park (Openshaw)
- Wythenshawe Park Cycle Hub.
Cost: FREE
For further information and to book click here.
BEE PEDAL READY
It’s never too late to learn to ride!
Bee Pedal Ready’s Women’s Learn to Ride sessions enable women to gain the skills, confidence and independence to cycle for the first time. Designed for complete beginners, our sessions provide a safe space to learn, build confidence and connect women in the local community together. Our friendly and experienced instructors guide participants every step of the way.
Our sessions are in collaboration with Chit Chat Chai and are held after their English lessons. We support women to overcome barriers to cycling, improve their wellbeing and discover the freedom and joy that riding a bike can bring. Bikes and helmets are provided, and everyone is welcome regardless of experience!
Eventbrite link: https://WomensLearnToRide.eventbrite.com
Held at: St Margaret’s Community Centre & Playing Fields, Brantingham Road, M21 0TT
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Mondays: June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th & July 6th, 13th
Cost: FREE
CHORLTON PARK SCHOOL PTA
Chorlton Park School PTA are also running Big Bike Revival Learn to Ride sessions in June.
Contact chorltonparkprimarypta@gmail.com for details.
NO. 93 COMMUNITY CENTRE
No. 93 Community Centre in Harpurhey has beginners bike maintenance and bike repair drop-ins on Mondays 10am-1pm.
Location: No93 Wellbeing Centre, 93 Church Ln, M9 5BG
Contact: cycling.moston@gmail.com
Cost: FREE
MANCHESTER BIKE KITCHEN
Manchester Bike Kitchen in the Wythenshawe Civic Centre run Learn to Fix sessions, which are part of Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival programme. Their Wythenshawe shop is open every Saturday and Tuesday 10-4pm for Bike Repairs, bike donations and free advice.
More information: eventbrite.co.uk
Cost: FREE
TFGM BIKE MAINTENENCE
TFGM (Transport for Greater Manchester) run a variety of low-cost hands-on bike maintenance sessions in 2 Manchester locations. Sign up for one of the small group sessions and you’ll be welcomed by a friendly qualified bike mechanic.
Location: Platt Fields Bike Hub (Fallowfield) & Manchester Bike Kitchen (Wythenshawe).
Find out more and book onto a session here.
Cost: From £10 (dependent on the course).
PLATT FIELDS BIKE HUB
Platt Fields Bike hub also offers regular ‘tool clubs’ and Big Bike Revival bike maintenance sessions, find a session at plattfieldsbikehub.org.uk
KEN FOSTERS CYCLES
Keep an eye out for free bike maintenance checks at Ken Fosters Cycles in Chorlton, funded by Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival their facebook page.
MANCHESTER BIKE KITCHEN
Manchester Bike Kitchen empowers deprived communities by providing affordable access to bicycles, tools, and cycling knowledge, helping individuals overcome transport poverty and social exclusion.
Manchester Bike Kitchen is offering free bike safety checks and minor repair workshops on the following dates and locations.
- Friday 19 June 10am @ The Dandelion Centre, Wythenshawe M22 1AH
- Monday 22 June 10am @ Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0AB
- Friday 26 June 10am @ Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 1QW
- Monday 29 June 10am @ Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 1QW
Cost: FREE
More info available: mcrbikekitchen.co.uk
Manchester has many opportunities for inclusive cycling throughout June.
If you or a family member has a disability, SEN or long term health condition, or if you’re unable to ride a 2-wheeler, there are cycling opportunities for you.
CYCLE WITH SUMAYRA
Cycle with Sumayra is offering 4 SEND parent / carer ‘Wheelin for Wellbeing’ sessions in Cringle Park in June.
Sessions include Learn to Ride, led rides and basic bike maintenance, whilst offering SEND families a much-needed chance to connect and restore in a safe space, with a free drink at the end. Sessions run on Thursdays throughout June. For more information, contact Sumayra on 07474 654 100.
Date/Location: Thursdays, Cringle Park, M19 2QP
Contact: 07474 654 100
Cost: FREE
SIMPLY CYCLING
Simply Cycling has a huge range of cycles including hand cycles, recumbents, tricycles, wheelchair transporters, cargo bikes and more. They pride themselves on enabling anyone to experience the joy of cycling.
Location: Wythenshawe Park Athletics Track, M23 0AB
Cost: From £3.50
More info: simply-cycling.org
WHEELS FOR ALL
Wheels for All has inclusive cycling sessions every Tuesday at Debdale Park.
Cost: £6 per person (carers ride free).
More info: wheelsforall.org.uk
LIMITLESS | NATIONAL CYCLE CENTRE
Limitless is an inclusive cycling programme which provides opportunities for riders with physical and learning disabilities, SEND or additional needs. The National Cycling Centre has inclusive BMX and Velodrome programmes.
Location: National Cycling Centre, M11 4DQ
More info: nationalcyclingcentre.com/Limitless
ALEXANDRA PARK
There are a small number of accessible, adapted bikes at Alexandra Park, Whalley Range, at sessions run by The Bike Hive.
Drop in on Wednesdays 10-2.
The Wednesday 17 June session includes Cycling UK – bringing a wider range of adapted bikes.
Contact bikehivemcr@outlook.com
BIKE IT WALK IT
Bike It Walk It has friendly women-only activity, led by Naz Khan in Heaton Park.
In June, there are women-only rides in the park on Tuesdays and on Fridays there are group led rides from Heaton park, out into the surrounding area.
Date/Location: Tuesdays & Fridays, Heaton Park, M25 0EQ
Contact: bikeitwalkit@gmail.com | 07804 660 003
Cost: FREE
WOMEN & GIRLS BMX SESSION
Join a women-only BMX session on Manchester’s fantastic indoor BMX track at the National Cycling Centre.
As a Manchester resident, you can enjoy discounted rates too!
Date/Location: Wednesdays 7-8pm, National Cycling Centre, M11 4DQ
More info: nationalcyclingcentre.com
JOYRIDERS MANCHESTER
Joyriders Manchester run different levels of led rides for women in the Manchester area.
Women are introduced to the joy of riding, including beginner rides with tea and cake stops on the way.
More info: Learn more on the Joyriders Eventbrite page here.
Cost: FREE
BREEZE RIDES
British Cycling run guided FREE Breeze rides just for women.
More info: letsride.co.uk/breeze
Cost: FREE
ACTIVE PLAY | WYTHENSHAWE FORUM
Wythenshawe Forum runs weekly ‘Active Play’ balance bike discovery sessions for under 5s.
Date/Location: Wednesdays 12-1:30pm, Wythenshawe Forum, M22 5RX
More info: Pop in to the centre or visit Everyoneactive.com
STATION SOUTH BALANCE BIKE
Visit Station South and borrow a balance bike for your little one. Let them zip around the mini bike course while you eat and drink.
Date: 10am-5:30pm Wednesday-Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm
Location: Station South, M19 3NP
More info: stationsouth.co.uk
NATIONAL CYCLING CENTRE BALANCE BIKE
The National Cycling Centre also has weekly balance bike sessions.
More info: nationalcyclingcentre.com
RAINBOW RIDERS
Rainbow Riders run regular rides, events and socials for the LGBTQ+ community – all welcome!
Join them for a led ride or event this June.
More info: rainbowriders.co.uk
Cost: FREE
STATION SOUTH
Station South are running a series of led rides of different levels throughout June, including their Solstice Ride on the 25 June.
More info: stationsouth.co.uk/cycling
Cost: FREE
JOYRIDERS MANCHESTER
Joyriders Manchester run different levels of led rides for women in the Manchester area – introducing them to the joy of riding, including beginner rides with tea and cake stops on the way.
More info: Joyriders Eventbrite page.
Cost: FREE
BRITISH CYCLING
British Cycling run a FREE guided rides programme throughout the year. You just turn up with your bike and they do the rest! Experienced and qualified ride leaders will take the lead.
More info: letsride.co.uk
Cost: FREE
TRY AN E-BIKE
Try-out or borrow an electric ‘e-cycle’ through Cycling UK’s e-cycles programme. See the difference pedal assist bikes can make! Great for those trying cycling or returning to cycling, or those who may struggle to ride due to health conditions or disability.
See cyclinguk.org for details.
June sessions include:
- Tuesday 9 June – Angel Gardens Apartments
- Wednesday 17 June – Alexandra Park
- Wednesday 24 June – Wythenshawe Park
Contact ryan.smith@cyclinguk.org for details.
MAX TRAX COLOUR CYCLE
Join Max Trax’s Annual Colour Cycle event!
MaxTrax’s popular Colour Cycle is back for their 5th annual event!
The day is filled with activities from a climbing wall, to football darts to an inflatable assault course.
The newly constructed BMX track will host competitions and of course the ultimate Colour Cycle itself.
Riding, wheeling or jogging the paths of the park while being covered in colour powder. DJ, food and drinks available on the day.
Cost: £2 per person.
More info: maxtrax.org.uk
PEDAL PARTY
Join us for FREE family cycling fun on Sat 13th June 10am-12pm at Wythenshawe Park
Meet us next to the Wythenshawe Park Pump Track for Learn to Ride and cycle skills coaching. No prebooking is required, can just turn up on the day.
Location: Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe Road, M23 0AB Manchester (Car Parking available next to the Athletics Track )
Cost: FREE
More info: letsride.co.uk/pedalparty
GREATER MANCHESTER INCLUSIVE CYCLING NETWORK EVENT
Join Wheels for All and a range of partners to find out more about inclusive cycling opportunities across Greater Manchester.
Tuesday 23 June 1pm-3:30 at the National Cycling Centre.
More info: eventbrite.co.uk
NATIONAL CYCLING CENTRE
Manchester is home to the National Cycling Centre, housing the renowned velodrome and Europe’s first indoor BMX centre.
More info: nationalcyclingcentre.com
Have any questions or enquiries?
Get in touch with us at info@mcractive.com and a member of our team will be in touch.
