FREE support to help adults cycle locally
The Big Bike Revival offers friendly support through grassroots organisations. Sessions are run locally by experienced and qualified volunteers, instructors, mechanics and passionate cyclists. Support is free to access, and activities take place in accessible community locations. Dip in and out as required for a quick one-off session or a longer series.
• Learn to ride and get help to improve your cycling
• Join a short ride and explore local routes
• Pick up maintenance tips and repair know how
• Get your bike checked and receive safety advice
Benefit from feeling confident and safer Improve your wellbeing and save money
The Big Bike Revival has made a massive difference to so many adults in so many different ways. People tell us the most common advantages of accessing FREE support to cycle locally include:
55% now feel safer when cycling
66% report improved fitness because of cycling
63% cycle more often after taking part in a session
Over half a million adults have already benefited
For adults who are beginning, improving, or returning to cycling
Designed for adults looking for tailored support, a small group, practical advice, help to progress at your own pace and someone who’ll listen to your challenges.
Learn to ride and get help to improve your cycling
What to expect - Learn to ride as a complete beginner, drop in to build existing skills or return to cycling after many years out of the saddle.
Learn essentials like how to balance and look over your shoulder, use your brakes and gears effectively,
cycle around objectives and pass people, and how to cycle on a road in a safe position.
Sessions take place in quiet closed-off safe spaces, led by experienced instructors.
The Big Bike Revival really boosted my confidence! It gave me the knowledge and skills to navigate roads safely.
Join a short ride and explore local routes
What to expect – Join a short, led ride with a trained leader in a small group and go at your own pace.
Explore local routes, cycle on pathways, off-road tracks and quite back roads. Gain knowledge on how to cycle around your community and tips on route
planning. Build confidence and practise skills through riding with like-minded others. There’ll be time to stop for a break and have a social chat.
Rides start and finish at convenient community locations.
Before attending The Big Bike Revival, I never felt comfortable riding a bike even on a 5-minute journey. Joining the men’s cycling group however, I feel more confident and even know how to get to the city centre. Cycling has helped me explore the local area and build my independence.
Pick up maintenance tips and repair know how
What to expect – Learn basic repair skills and tips on looking after your bike from experienced mechanics.
Learn things like how to pump up tyres correctly, lubricate a chain, change brake pads or fix a puncture. Gain knowledge on
how to maintain a bike, clean it and check it regularly for wear and tear. Bring your own bike, receive tailored advice and skills on how to fix it.
Sessions take place in a workshop or a community setting with access to tools.
When I learned how to do it myself, it gave me so much confidence and it was not so complicated. I learned how to inflate my tyres, fix a puncture, and remove and replace the inner tube correctly.
Get your bike checked and receive safety advice
What to expect – Access minor repairs and get your bike safety checked by an experienced mechanic.
Basic repairs may include replacing brake cables and pads, indexing and adjusting gears, checking chains for wear and lubrication, pumping up tyres and fixing
punctures. Gain tips on where to access advanced services that won’t break the bank. Maximum of 30 minutes spent on each bike, pop along and get your bike fixed while you wait.
Sessions take place in community locations.
I couldn’t afford to get my bike fixed, I was really stuck and also put on weight because I wasn’t using it. This was great, a free basic repair and check service. Now I’ll probably smoke less as well as you can’t roll a ciggie on a bike!
Go to our website
1. Find a grassroots organisation
On our website search and find a grassroots organisation near you.
2. Check what’s on offer
Click the organisation’s contact details and check their scheduled sessions to find a suitable activity for you.
3. Join their sessions directly
Contact the organisation for an informal chat, drop by to see if it’s right for you, or sign up directly.
Find your FREE local session now
Find a session, contact your local group and access FREE cycling support
Scan the QR code to get started or visit: cyclinguk.org/bigbikerevival