Cycling clubs and groups

Take your cycling that little bit further by joining a cycling club to ride with like minded people. Leicester and Leicestershire boast several fantastic cycling clubs and groups, with something to cater for everyone. Here are some groups to get you started:

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Hinckley Cycle Racing Club Melton Olympic Cycling Club
Leicester Cycle Speedway Leicester Forest Cycling Club
Leicester Huncote Hornets Leicester Spokes
Leicester Forest Junior Rockets Leicester Wheels for All
Leicester Women’s Velo Leicestershire Mountain Bike Club
Leicestershire & Rutland Cyclists’ Touring Club Loughborough Wednesday Cyclists
Ratae Road Club Tour de Queniborough Cycling Group 
Syston Syclers Western Park Freeriders 
Welland Valley Whizz Kids  

If we have missed your cycling group or you have set up a new club, then we would love to hear from you. Please email us at cycle-city@leicester.gov.uk and we will add you to our list.

Guided rides

Want to get out on your bike and ride but aren’t sure where to go? Discover new cycling routes in Leicester and Leicestershire by joining a guided ride. Our group of Ride Leaders regularly lead guided rides which are suitable for all ages and abilities.  

Visit our events page and British Cycling’s Let’s Ride for upcoming guided rides. Simply select a ride that interests you and book onto it! Booking is not always essential but is recommended.

We are always looking to expand our group of Ride Leaders. Find out how you can become a Ride Leader here.

British Cycling

British cycling offer a range of recreation rides through the HSBC UK Let’s Ride programme. The range of programmes available include:

  • HSBC UK Breeze – a women-only bike ride led by our professionally trained volunteer ride leaders
  • HSBC UK Guided Rides – organised and professionally led guided rides suitable for all the family
  • HSBC UK Ride Social – allowing you to join a group or club near you
  • HSBC UK Let’s Ride Pop-up – a mini cycling festival suitable for all the family in a safe, traffic free environment 

 Simply head to the website and search ‘Leicester’ to find an event or ride near you!

Leicester Cycle Circuit

The Cycle Circuit is an innovative, fully lit 6 kilometre long and 6 metre wide circuit, suitable for learning to ride, training and racing for all abilities. The circuit is intended for use by schools, clubs & the general public. The circuit is located at New College Leicester, Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DN. Find out more here. 

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