We want to help support more women and families cycling in Nottingham. See below for information including women-run cycle shops, led rides and mechanic services, as well as information on family-friendly cycling sessions.
Women-run cycling shops and businesses
Rides and social cycling groups and support
Family cycling
Family friendly cycling spaces
Further information
Women-run cycling shops and businesses
Women in Tandem
Women in Tandem are a women-led community bike shop. All profits go to support projects that empower women through cycling.
They offer:
- Affordable Repairs and Services
- Weekly Women’s Open Workshop sessions
- Women’s Group Rides and Bike Kitchens
- Regular Bike Maintenance Classes
- Learn to Ride and Cycle Training Sessions
- Free Dr Bike Mobile Repair services and for hire
Website: www.womenintandem.org.uk
Address: Unit 7 & 8 Chaucer Court Workshops, NG1 5LP
Telephone: 07511502741 / 0115 9584662
The Hub Cycle Workshop
The Hub Cycle Workshop is run by Amber, a qualified bike technician offering bike repair services by appointment. Get in touch to find out how she can help with your bike repair needs.
Website: www.thehubcycleworkshop.co.uk/
Address: 1 Roundwood road, Arnold, NG5 6FJ
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07342043034
Rides and social cycling groups & support
British Cycling Breeze rides
Breeze rides are fun, free and inclusive bike rides for women of all abilities across the UK. It doesn’t matter if you’re young at heart, wise beyond your years, or baffled by gears. Every woman is welcome on a Breeze ride! You’ll discover new places to ride, gain confidence in a group, make new friends – all whilst having a lot of fun.
Women in Tandem
Women in Tandem are a women-led community bike shop offering bike repair workshops and led rides.
- Weekly Women’s Open Workshop sessions
- Women’s group rides and bike kitchens
- Regular bike maintenance classes
- Learn to ride and cycle training sessions
Grit Grrrls
Grit Grrrls is a Nottingham-based cycling community creating a supportive and inclusive space for women and non-binary people to build confidence and enjoy riding together. They run relaxed, no-drop group rides focused on connection, confidence, and making cycling feel more accessible and enjoyable.
Activities:
- Social, no-drop group rides
- A supportive and welcoming environment
- Confidence-building through group riding
- A space to connect with others outside traditional cycling clubs
- Off-road routes (Gravel cycling)
How to join:
Follow them on Instagram and follow the EventBrite page to find out about upcoming rides and events.
Family cycling
British Cycling family drop in sessions
British Cycling and Nottingham City Council are in partnership to deliver community cycling activities for all abilities. We have a programme of cycling activity at a variety of locations, look at our webpage to find out where your friendly British Cycling coaches will be next!
Ridewise cycle training
Ridewise are a local charity that are dedicated to helping communities to get to the places and people that are important to them by walking, cycling and public transport. With regular free community bike rides, bike repair and cycle confidence sessions, Ridewise can help you and your family to cycle safely and confidently across the city. Find out what support is available in your area!
The Renewal Trust
The Renewal Trust is a Nottingham based charity helping to support local communities and unlock potential through community activities, health and wellbeing and activating local spaces and so much more.
Family-friendly cycling spaces
There are a variety of off-road facilities and spaces for the whole family to enjoy cycling.
- Kids cycle track – Victoria Embankment
- Cycle pump track – Queens Drive Park & Ride
- Closed Circuit Cycle Track at Harvey Hadden Sports Village
- Colwick Country Park
- The Big Track – 10 miles of off-road cycle and walking route following the Canal and River Trent – you can ride the whole route or shorter sections, see the map here.
- We are working to create a network of high-quality cycle infrastructure across Nottingham, plan your route using the Nottingham Cycle Map here.
Further information for women including women’s safety and comfort
Find out more information on Cycling UK’s page, including the ‘My ride. Our right’ campaign as well as useful tips and information about finding the right bike for you, saddle comfort and more from the below links.
- Women’s cycling advice | Cycling UK
- The Ultimate Guide to Women’s Cycling Comfort – Climate Ride
- British Cycling
Travel Well
Nottingham City Council’s Travel Well project aims to help support people to build activity into their daily lives for lasting healthy changes. The aim is to support people to become more active, manage mental and physical wellbeing, manage long-term health conditions or address social isolation.
The activities include, led walks, Nordic walking, community walks as well as learn to ride, cycle confidence and group cycle rides to name a few. These sessions are free.
Find out what’s happening on their activity calendar.
