Cycling

Within Trafford there are a number of groups and sessions that can help you get on your bike and enjoy the borough on two, three or four wheels. 

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Cycle training

Transport for Greater Manchester offers free and subsidised cycling courses, which will help you learn how to ride and maintain your bike.

Trafford also offer ‘Bikeability’ cycling sessions in primary schools for all year 6 pupils, to help ensure that children have the skills to ride their bike safely. If you would like more information, please contact your local school.

Wheels for All

Wheels for All provide Pedal Away and Bike Buddy sessions at Stretford Leisure Centre. To book onto one of the sessions or for more information email peter.Whittaker@cycling.org.uk.

Pedal Away

Cycling skills and increasing confidence on local roads and cycle lanes. Bike and helmet provided £2 donation.

  • Tuesday and Thursday 10.30am
  • Thursday after work ride at 5pm

Bike Buddy

One to one inclusive sessions with trikes available.

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Bike library

E-cycle hire 

Free hire of an e bike for a month, from Stretford Public Hall through Cycling UK.

Manchester Bike Kitchen 

Visit Manchester Bike Kitchen for more information. 

  • 1st, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month in Stanley Square in Sale 
  • 3rd Sunday of the month at Sale Makers Market
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Social cycling and led rides

Manchester Joyriders

Manchester Joyriders hold social, fun led bike rides helping women gain confidence riding. Some of their rides include bike hire.

Urmston Social Cycling

Urmston Social Cycling is an informal social cycling community group. They lead largely off road social excursions aimed simply at getting people out on their bikes, meeting new people, enjoying the fresh air and exploring the surrounding areas at a leisurely pace.

Longford Park Community Cycling Club 

Friends of Longford Park Community Cycling Club is a community initiative to encourage more people to cycle in and around Stretford.

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Inclusive cycling

Simply Cycling 

Inclusive and open sessions using adapted bikes. £3 per session. Brilliant family activity at  Longford Park Athletics Track. Visit the Simply Cycling website for more information. 

Wheels for All

Wheels for All provide sessions at Stretford Leisure Centre. To book onto one of the sessions or for more information email peter.Whittaker@cycling.org.uk.

Bike Buddy

One to one inclusive sessions with trikes available. For more information email peter.Whittaker@cycling.org.uk.

Cycling without Age 

We now have two trishaws, one in Urmston and one in Old Trafford and a number of trained pilots in both areas. We’re ready to take you out for a spin so please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. Visit the Cycling Without Age website for more informaition. 

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Bike maintenance

Transport for Greater Manchester

Transport for Greater Manchester offers a range of bike maintenance courses from basic skills to more advanced knowledge. 

Manchester Bike Kitchen 

In addition to the TfGM offer Manchester Bike Kitchen maintenance sessions. Come and have your bike serviced or hire a stand to service your own under with assistance from the team. Bike maintenance courses are also available

  • 1st, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month in Stanley Square in Sale 
  • 3rd Sunday of the month at Sale Makers Market

Visit Manchester Bike Kitchen for more information. 

Chainlink 

Every Thursday 11am-4pm providing bike repair, bike maintenance tutorials, bike refurbishment and led rides.

More information on the Chainlink Community Cycles.

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Recycled and pre loved bike sales

Manchester Bike Kitchen 

Bike sales 

  • 1st, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month in Stanley Square in Sale 
  • 3rd Sunday of the month at Sale Makers Market
  • Monthly sale for children’s and adults bikes in Trafford Park

Email info@manchesterbikekitchen.co.uk for more information or visit the Manchester Bike Kitchen website.