Cycling is quick, cheap and reliable.
An environmentally friendly way to get around and stay healthy.

Franciska cycling on Gloucester Road
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It keeps me healthy. I don’t feel tired like I used to. I used to get very bad headaches but I don’t get them anymore since I started cycling.

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Franciska

Cycling through The Arches, Bristol.

Rachel cycling in Portishead marina
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I ride to avoid the cost and stress of driving and parking plus getting some extra fitness in.

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Rachel

Cycling through Portishead.

Young man standing with his bike on Gloucester Road Bristol
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I like the time that it saves me commuting to work.

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Jon

Cycling through Gloucester Road, Bristol.

John cycling in Bathampton, Bath
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It allows me to get to work and back by myself.

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John

Cycling through Bathampton, Bath.

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Share this post on Twitter – opens in a new tab 🚲Cycling can be a rewarding activity, as well as a way to get out in nature, explore and adventure together as a family.Thank you to all the families who attended our recent Summer Celebration!A brilliant weekend full of joy, bikes and bubbles!🫧 Credit: Chris Vaughan@chris.vaughan.photography#Family#Cycling#Friends#Bristol#Nature#Summer
Share this post on Twitter – opens in a new tab 🚲 Looking for ideas to entertain the family this Summer? Try cycling then cooking together.👩‍🍳 Why not come as a family to cycle together, then after you can pick brambles from our site. 🌳 Our team have cooked are crumbles, jam and cakes using the blackberries. What could you cook together as a family?#DaysOut #Family #FamilyDay #CyclingTogether #CookingTogether
Share this post on Twitter – opens in a new tab 😍 We are having a brilliant Summer at Bristol Cycling Centre!! 🌞 Starting with a bang our Summer Celebration was a great hit! 🥳 Thank you to the volunteers who helped support this event!!Also a huge thank you to @chris.vaughan.photography for taking beautiful photos!#Summer #Family #CelebrationCredit: Chris Vaughan
Share this post on Twitter – opens in a new tab 🚲 Happy #CycleToWorkDay!! 🚲 Instructor Gordon cycles a huge 51 miles round trip, to work with us at Bristol Cycling Centre!! He also spends all day outside with bikes teaching at our centre!We want to celebrate our brilliant team of cycling instructors! They cycle to work at our centre in south Bristol, or even out to schools to ride out again on Bikeability courses! 💜 Thank you for all your hard work! 🤩 #Team #HardWord #CycleToWork #Cycling
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Better By Bike has helped over 2,000 people to borrow a bike and start cycling to work 

Try an e-bike, folding or regular bike for up to a month for free

Book an Adult cycle training session to help boost your confidence and reduce the fear of cycling on the road

Sessions can be tailored for experienced cyclists, as well as beginners

We can help Local businesses across the West of England to help encourage their employees to ride to work

We can help with loan bikes, training, bike maintenance and support

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Everything you need to know about riding a bike – including advice on buying a bike, top riding tips and basic maintenance skills.

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Loan bike scheme

Borrow a bike for week or up to a month for free. We have a range of electric, city or folding bike available in all sizes and can provide you with all the gear to get you on the road.

Adult cycling skills

Boost your confidence and skills with our cycle training courses and 1-2-1 accompanied rides.

Bike shops

Find your local bike shop offering bikes sales, secondhand bikes and repairs.