York Bike Belles

Walk and cycle with us into a healthy, green and kind future!

We run a friendly and fun programme of free walking, cycling and nature activities for York residents of all ages and abilities, all year round. You'll get some gentle exercise outdoors, relax and feel happier, meet new friends, tune into nature, have fun learning, and enjoy life more! Everyone is welcome!

We offer the following free community activities:

Nature Walks and Rides - Relax and enjoy getting closer to nature

You'll feel wonderful after being guided around some of York’s most beautiful green routes and spaces on our Nature experiences in a small, friendly group. Nature Rides take place most Tuesday lunchtimes. Nature Walks take place most Wednesday lunchtimes.

We are also offering weekend Nature Workshops, Socials and Wild Gardening sessions as part of our NEW Take the Green Route! project through 2024 and 2025.

Full details and how to book on our Nature Walks, Rides and Workshops at https://yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreenroute/.

Accessibility:

We offer free inclusive bike hire and joining support for all ages and abilities for our nature activities. For example, if you have reduced mobility, we offer a dedicated passenger ride on our Cycling Without Age Triobikes. If you use wheels such as a wheelchair or mobility scooter to get around, we offer a level hard-surfaced route option on every activity. If you are new or returning to cycling and nervous about joining a ride, we offer Start Cycling advice and confidence-building buddy sessions. Please talk to us!

Cycling Without Age Nature Rides - Feel happier and reconnect with nature and community life

You'll feel happier after an hour in the fresh air on Trixie the rickshaw with our friendly volunteers. You'll all have fun riding together through the lovely green spaces along the river, to the Knavesmire, Hob Moor, the University grounds, around Rowntree Park, and even to the Minster!

The Nature Rides may especially suit you if you have reduced mobility, and don't get out or meet as many people as you would like. Rides take place most Tuesday afternoons from Cycle Heaven in Fulford.

Walking Book Group - Walk and talk about books

You'll enjoy socialising with our friendly Walking Book Group on short walks from the centre of York, ending in a café. Walks take place on the third Thursday of each month.

Volunteer - Help us grow a healthy, green and kind future for York

As a York Bike Belles Volunteer, you'll make a positive difference to people's lives, and improve your own wellbeing and sense of purpose and satisfaction. We offer a variety of rewarding and enjoyable opportunities.

Start Cycling with Cake Confidence is currently on hold.

Cake Confidence - Take up cycling

With a 97% success rate, you're pretty much guaranteed to get into cycling on our friendly Cake Confidence start cycling scheme. We can provide hire bikes and equipment if needed. New courses start every month on a Saturday in a cafe, over cake if you wish!

 

York Bike Belles is an award-winning not for profit Community Interest Company, Number 12470154.