How Can I Get Cycling?

Tameside is a great place to get into cycling.  If you’ve not set foot or bottom on a bike for a while, there are a variety of cycling training sessions, facilities and helpful tips to get you into cycling.  Explore the links below to find out more.
 

What’s the right bike for me?

There’s a bike to suit everyone - find the most suitable bike for you using a handy guide: What’s the right bike for me?

How do I maintain my bike?

Maintaining your bike is important – find out how with a useful checklist for bike maintenance: How do I maintain my bike?
 

Tameside Cycling Circuit

Active Tameside’s cycling facility is a great way to practice riding and improve your confidence.  Bikes and equipment are even provided free of charge.  Find out more here: Tameside Cycling circuit

Learning to ride for adults:

You’re never too old to learn to ride a bike. Here is some guidance if now is the time for you and see how far it takes you.
https://youtu.be/wqmzwVrkTU4
 

Learning to ride for children:

Teaching children to ride a bike is easy… if you know how. Only takes a few weekend practices and here is some excellent guidance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlugLE4TaLA 
 

Cycling safety tips for cyclists:

With the roads clearer of cars it’s still important to make sure you are safe whilst riding on roads. Worth a watch.
https://youtu.be/P2KtRXGMHgY
 

How to take care of your bike in preparation for the winter:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b66ocmukxLA