Join our friendly community!

Because walking and cycling is the natural way to get around our beautiful city.

Welcome! We are York’s friendly walking and cycling community. We run regular  activities – monthly social rides, walking book club, bike maintenance workshops, Cycle Friend buddying, start cycling with cake confidence – free bike loans and training –  #travelwithtots tours and community social media.  All free and a lot of fun! Everyone is welcome.

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Our next events are:

Wednesday 18 October Cheese and Wine Bike Maintenance Workshop 6:30pm at Halfords, Foss Islands Retail Park, York Centre. Booking required.

Saturday 28 October #travelwithtots tryouts 11 – 1 and #cakeconfidence bike loans and training from 2pm at Cycle Heaven.

Sunday 5 November Social Ride to Askham Bryan 11.00am Minster Tree

Remembering… Our Beautiful City #walkcyclefestival 2017

From Sunday 28 May to Sunday 4 June York’s first #walkcyclefestival took place – with a launch community party in Rowntree Park followed by a week of 18 heritage-themed walks and rides.

What a week that was! Check out some photos below or how the full story of the festival unfolded on Storify.

“Superb group busting with fantastic folk and creative collaboration at the heart of it” Liz

“York Bike Belles has honestly changed my life. I came to York not knowing anyone, never really going out and now I’m finding excuses to go on my bike and meet people. I’ve made loads of new friends.” Mandy

“I think Bike Belles is so successful as it’s a group of all ages with different backgrounds. It’s not competitive, just sociable and we all encourage each other.” Helena

“No other cycling groups compare to the vibrant sense of encouragement, community and support that Bike Belles provides. What a truly unique community.” Hazel