British Cycling and Southampton City Council are passionate about inspiring people to ride their bikes more often or rediscover the simple pleasure of cycling. From life skills to lifestyle to sport, we're there to ensure opportunities to ride are accessible, whatever your age or ability.

We want to grow participation and wellbeing activity through cycling activities within the city. Transforming people's travel habits, particularly for short journeys with the Southampton Cycle Network which makes cycling safer and easier through a comprehensive network of routes linking where people live to where they want to go.

We offer free and friendly local organised rides, led by knowledgeable Ride Leaders. All you have to do is bring your bike and pedal. It's a fantastic day out for the whole family, with friends, or just on your own. You'll meet new people, improve your fitness, and get more confident on your bike.

If you want to support cycling opportunities in Southampton and fancy helping out at learn to ride cycling sessions, leading cycle rides, setting up a social cycling group, being a bike maintenance champion or inspiring others to cycle and want to give back to your community, please talk to us!