York Bike Belles

Welcome to our friendly community!

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

Hello! We are York’s friendly walking and cycling community. We run regular free activities –  monthly social rides, monthly walks as part of our walking book group,  bike maintenance workshops, bike buddying, cake confidence for new cyclists (loans and training), cycling families support, cycle bites evenings, an annual Walk Cycle Festival, a Cycling Without Age project and interactive community social media.  All free and a lot of fun! Everyone is welcome.

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Our next events are:

Thursday 3 January Walking Book Group walk and talk about the theme ‘beginnings’. Meet 11am outside York Explore on Museum Street.

Sunday 6 January Social Ride to Acaster Malbis  Meet 11am Minster Tree.

Saturday 23 February 2019 Cake Confidence at Cycle Heaven! Meet 12 -1pm for Cycle Chat and #travelwithtots tryouts, or 1 – 4pm for free bike loans, training and support for new cyclists. Spaces! Email yorkbikebelles@gmail.com to book a place.

And …enjoy a few memories of the Walk Cycle Festival 2018! 

“You’re just fantastic! Keep going! It’s very inspiring!” (Anonymous)

“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