Cycling
with Be Well

We have a range of activities for both children and adults – including cycling lessons, Wheels For All, and our exciting and inclusive Cycle Three Sisters events.

Cycling lessons

Children

Cycle Tots (ages 2-4)

A fun outdoor session for pre-school kids to help them get going on two wheels. Designed to develop balance, coordination and confidence. Available Monday mornings at Leigh Leisure Centre (exc. bank holidays).

Book online

Download the Be Well app

Bikeability Balance (ages 4-6)

Bikeability Balance is a fun and exciting way for young children to learn the basic balance and co-ordination skills they need to ride a bike. It includes a range of games and balance bike tasks (no pedals) to develop handling and awareness skills.

We have regular FREE Bikeability Balance taster sessions at Leigh Leisure Centre. Booking is essential via the app or our online booking portal.

Book online

Download the Be Well app

Learn to Ride (ages 5-11)

We have Learn to Ride group cycle skills sessions outside of school hours, usually on Saturdays or during the school holidays. Training is delivered in small, friendly groups of six children by two qualified instructors. Booking is essential (please select ‘community venues’ and ‘Learn to Ride’).

Book online

Download the Be Well app

Adults

Whatever you want to learn about riding a bike, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have a range of courses available to get you where you want to be.

They can teach you how to ride a bike for the first time, build your cycling skills and confidence, or help you learn hands-on bike maintenance.

With group, one-to-one, and family courses available – there are options for everyone!

Visit the TfGM website

Other activities

A woman and two girls at a Pedal Party at Pennington Flash

Pedal Parties

Join us at Pennington Flash Nature Reserve on the first Saturday of each month (10am-12noon)* for a family-friendly ‘Pedal Party’! These traffic-free events, in association with British Cycling, support cyclists of all ages to develop their skills on a bike.

*plus additional dates during school holidays

Meet at The Hide Coffee House, Pennington Flash, WN7 3PA (what3words = numeral.spells.quicksand)
Suitable for all ages
FREE
Please bring your own bikes and helmets if you have them, though we do have a small number available to borrow for the duration of the activity.

Book online

Wheels For All

Our Wheels For All adapted cycle sessions offer adults and children with disabilities the freedom to enjoy cycling in a safe and secure environment.

We have a selection of adapted bikes at two different community venues; Leigh Harriers Athletics Track and Robin Park Arena. If you’d like to bring your own adapted bike to the session, please let us know.

When you arrive, we’ll get you set up on the bike and will be on hand to offer guidance, support and encouragement throughout. Each session lasts 30 minutes. Slots must be booked in advance.

Session availability:

Robin Park Arena: Tuesdays (2.30pm-4pm) & Thursdays (5.30pm-6.30pm).

Leigh Harriers Athletics Track: Thursdays (10.30am-12.30pm)

Book online

Contact us for support

Download the Be Well app

Cycle Three Sisters

Cycle Three Sisters is our free, twice-yearly celebration of cycling at Ashton-in-Makerfield’s Three Sisters Circuit.

We have bikes available to borrow and ride around the course, balance bikes and cycle skills sessions for children, and Wheels For All adapted cycles for people with a range of disabilities, plus a range of other activities and entertainment off the track.

Our dates for 2026 are: Wednesday 6 May & Tuesday 4 August.

Find out more

Find a group ride

Looking to get cycling in your local area? Want to meet like-minded people you can explore local cycling routes with?

British Cycling’s Let’s Ride platform has a wide range of community rides and guided rides (including women-only rides) across Wigan Borough and further afield.

Visit the Let’s Ride website

Looking to set up your own cycling group?

If you’re a new group or organisation looking to set up regular rides in Wigan Borough, we can help you with information on cycling routes, getting access to bikes and helmets, securing funding and much more.

Contact our cycling team

Be Well Bike Library

You can borrow bikes and cycling equipment free of charge for up to a month at a time from our Be Well Bike Libraries in Wigan and Leigh. We also offer residents the option to buy their bike at a discounted rate.

Find out more about Be Well Bike Libraries

Bike Repair Club

The friendly team at Gearing Up run a Bike Repair Club in Wigan on Mondays and Wednesdays. Find out more on their website or follow them on Facebook.