Cycle Network Maps
FREE Cycle Skills Sessions available across Liverpool City Region
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is running FREE adult cycle skills sessions available across the area throughout Summer 2026. Funded by Active Travel England, they will be useful for all levels of cyclist, from complete beginner to the more experienced rider.
From simple maintenance sessions to help you gain the basic skills to maintain your bike, to guided cycle rides at various levels to help you gain more confidence whilst on two wheels.
All sessions will be delivered informally by community cycle groups. For more information on sessions available and details on how to book, please contact the individual groups listed below:
Aigburth Community Cycle Club
Aigburth Community Cycle Club are running free adult cycle skills sessions at 3 different levels:
- Learn to Ride - for anyone who wants to learn to balance and pedal
- Traffic Free - for anyone who wants to practice using brakes and gears, cornering and building confidence on a bike
- Quiet Roads - for anyone who wants to build confidence to ride on the road
The sessions start from Greenbank Sports Academy, L17 1AG and you can borrow a bike and helmet if you don’t have a working bike. All sessions run from 10am - 12pm on the following dates:
Learn to Ride - Sat 25 July, Sat 22 Aug
Traffic Free - Sat 1 Aug, Sat 5 Sept
Quiet Roads - Sat 8 Aug, Sat 12 Sept
To book onto any of the sessions email Irene at [email protected]
Bicycle Revival - Promoting Healthier Travel in Halton
Based in Halton, Bicycle Revival is proud to support healthier travel choices by offering National Standards Cycle Training. Our goal is to help people ride confidently and competently while encouraging the use of Halton’s growing cycling infrastructure.
All rides are led by qualified ride leaders to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Stay Updated
All upcoming rides and events will be shared on:
- Our Facebook page
- The SPOND app – Join our group using code: TCMPC
You can also contact us directly via WhatsApp through the link on our Facebook page.
Meeting Point:
Phoenix Park Café
Castlefields, Runcorn
WA7 2LW
Bowring Park Cycling Activities – Delivered with HYPE Urban Bikes
This summer, Bowring Park will host a programme of free cycling activities in partnership with HYPE Urban Bikes. Building on a year of successful delivery, the sessions will support residents from Knowsley, particularly those in Huyton and nearby communities, to learn to ride, build confidence and develop the skills needed to cycle safely in their local area.
Participants can join guided rides, take part in confidence building sessions and access free bike health checks and practical maintenance workshops delivered by the HYPE team. Bowring Park is a welcoming community hub for cycling, helping more local people enjoy the benefits of active travel.
For more information or to book: Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bowringpark.co.uk
Cycle of Life
Cycle of Life deliver a variety of cycle sessions and activities.
These sessions will feature group bike rides and route planning, allowing participants to gain local road confidence. Additionally, bike maintenance workshops will cover fixing common issues such as flat tyres, misaligned brakes, and chain set problems.
For more information and to book a place, please telephone 0151 245 3910 or email [email protected]
Or visit us at: Kuumba Imani Centre, 4 Princes Road, L8 1TH
Earlestown Cycle Project
Summer short courses starting soon in basic bike maintenance. Learn all the basics to keep you riding safely and gain the confidence to ride further knowing you can deal with all those roadside repairs.
The Earlestown Cycle Project can be accessed directly via Back Bridge St, or through the Rebuild with Hope
Charity shop on the main road.
Address : Bridge St, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows WA12 9BE
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0756 151 4308
https://www.thecycleproject.co.uk/the-earlestown-cycle-project/
Energise Cycles
We are delivering led rides and maintenance sessions aimed at all levels including beginners – the Community Ride sessions are aimed at beginners and perfect for building confidence on a bike and creating a habit of fitness and wellbeing. No pressure — go at your own pace!
We will deliver from our own workshop at Unit 16, Tower Rd, Birkenhead, and led rides will follow off-road or riverside routes.
Located at Energise Cycles
Arrowe Park Golf Club, Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5LW
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07468 513590
HYPE Urban Bikes
We will be offering a range of led rides for all abilities, and 'get to know your bike' maintenance sessions to provide more cycling confidence. The activities will take place over weekends throughout the summer.
Our qualified bike leaders will conduct all skills sessions and bike rides, and qualified bike mechanics will deliver the bike maintenance sessions from one of three sites listed.
For all general enquiries, please call 07916655045
MeCycle
We will offering a mixture of different ability led rides and bike maintenance sessions from our Café in Ainsdale, MeCycle. For more information:
Visit us: 59 Station Road, Ainsdale, PR8 3HH
Instagram: @mecycle1
Facebook: mecyclecafebikeworkshop
Call us: 01704 579 353 or email: [email protected]
Merseycycle
We often run cycle courses and events through Merseycycle to help people run and repair their bikes.
Coming soon a small range of courses. Keep an eye on our web page and facebook posts.
Court Hey Park, Huyton, Liverpool L16 3NA
Phone: 07738 114243
New Brighton Creatives Futures CIC
FREE BIKE TOURS
In collaboration with HYPE Urban Bikes, enjoy a free bike tour of New Brighton & the OpenAIR Gallery. For more information and to register please visit New Brighton Creative Futures CIC | OpenAIR Gallery & Street Art | Wirral
Peloton Liverpool
Partnering with different organisations, we will be offering a range of themed led rides for all abilities with pre-ride workshops and post ride food and refreshments. Rides aim to build your confidence and a community of people to ride with.
Website: https://peloton.coop/ Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @peloton_liverpool
Facebook:Facebook.com/PelotonLiverpool
Twitter/ X: Twitter.com/PelotonLiv
The Reader Cycling Activities - Delivered with HYPE Urban Bikes
Over the summer, HYPE Urban Bikes will deliver a programme of community
cycling activities designed to help more people become active, confident
and connected through cycling. The programme will provide free bike
health checks to ensure bicycles are safe and roadworthy, free bike hire
for adults and children and practical guidance on cycling safely within
local communities.
Participants will also have access to free bike maintenance workshops,
where they will learn essential skills such as checking brakes,
maintaining tyres, cleaning drivetrains and carrying out basic repairs,
helping them keep their bikes safe and roadworthy at home.
Every Friday from 24 July - 28 August 10am-3pm.
Location: Calderstones Park
Rimrose Valley Friends
This summer, Rimrose Valley Friends will host a programme of free cycling activities in partnership with HYPE Urban Bikes.
Participants can join guided rides, take part in confidence building sessions and access free bike health checks and practical maintenance workshops delivered by the HYPE team.
https://rimrosevalleyfriends.org/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0151 5581105
Rimrose Valley Friends, Liverpool Road Studios, Office 18, 113 Liverpool Rd, Liverpool. L23 5TD
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What’s
stopping
you
cycling?
Bike lanes, high streets, country paths and even off-road: there are hundreds of places to cycle all over the Liverpool City Region. Use our maps above to find out more about routes in your area.
Whether you’ve never been on a bike before or just want to refresh your skills, cycle training can help you ride safely and with confidence whatever your age.
There are lots of ways to get hold of a bike – whether that’s new at a specialist shop, refurbished from a local cycling co-operative or even through your workplace. Find places to pick up bikes in your area.
If you have an old bike that has seen better days, there are lots of places across the Liverpool City Region to get it fixed up.
There’s a whole community of bike riders across the Liverpool City Region, with local cycling groups to join in every borough. Find out more about groups in your area.
Halton
Knowsley
Liverpool
Liverpool Braveheart Bicycle Club
Sefton
St Helens
St Helens Riding for Fun and Fitness
Wirral
If you’re in Liverpool, you can hire a Voi bike or scooter from one of the dozens of docking stations across the city.
Bikes can be targets for theft but there are easy things you can do to make sure yours is parked safely and securely – from picking a well-lit location to choosing a good lock.
Quick Cycling Tips
Practical advice on how to make the most of your next bike ride, wherever that is.
Pump your tyres up
It’s the difference between feeling like you’re riding through treacle or feeling like a Tour De France champion! Getting hold of a ‘track pump’ with a gauge and keep your tyres pumped up to the right P.S.I (it’s the small number printed on your tyre).
Adjust your saddle for your height
When you are peddling you want your legs to be just about straight when the peddle is at the bottom of each turn. When you are standing in a stop position you should be just on your tip toes - that means you’ll be using the power of your whole leg and will go further with less effort.
Make sure you have lights and a bell
It’s the law that your bike must be fitted with a bell. One single ring is enough to let anyone know you’re behind them. And always keep your bike lights with you, day or night. If you can find rechargeable lights then you’ll save money on batteries too.
Dress for the weather
Fork out for the best waterproof you can afford, and make sure it’s lightweight so it’s easy to pack. Keep your body dry and everything else is fine, whatever the weather.
More Help and Advice
National cycling charity Sustrans’ Get Active site has guides available on a variety of subjects – from route planning to maintenance to choosing the right kind of bike for you.