Cycling
with Be Well

Riding a bike is a simple, fun and low-impact form of exercise for all ages and we have a range of activities for both children and adults – including cycling lessons, regular group rides, and our exciting and inclusive Cycle Three Sisters events.

Get on your bike and join our group rides!

Starting out from cycle pods and other points across Wigan Borough, our group rides are completely free and suitable for adults of all fitness levels and abilities.

Whether you’re new to riding, looking to become more active or wanting to explore local cycling routes, get on your bike and join us!

No bike? No problem! Bikes and helmets are available to borrow free of charge, but please feel free to bring your own equipment if you have it.

All our rides are free and bookable in advance. Check our timetable or go ahead and book online (please select ‘Community Venues’ as your location).

Book a ride

View our timetable

Explore our group rides…

Beginner Rides & Easy Going Rides

Just starting out? These rides are the ideal way to begin enjoying cycling in your local area.

Beginner Rides

Easy Going Rides

Intermediate Rides, Steady Rides & Steady+ Rides

Growing in confidence or more experienced in the saddle? Go further while still taking it easy.

Intermediate Rides

Steady Rides

Steady+ Rides

Sofa to Saddle

Like Couch to 5k, but on bikes! This free four-week course will give you the practical skills and knowledge you need to enjoy cycling in your local area.

Sofa to Saddle

1-2-1 or small group rides

We’re able to accommodate individuals or small groups of adults who would like to learn how to ride or improve their cycling skills.

Setting out from your local cycle pod on a day and time that suits you, our free sessions use safe, traffic-free spaces to grow your confidence on two wheels. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow free of charge.

Want more information? Get in touch!

Enquire online

Cycling lessons and activities for children

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.

Our next sessions:

Saturday 7 December (9am-9.45am & 10am-10.45am) at Leigh Leisure Centre.

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.

Our next session:

Saturday 7 December (12.30pm-2.30pm) at Leigh Youth Hub, Leigh Sports Village.

Book online

Download the Be Well app

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.

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

Find out more about Pedal Parties

Wigan & Leigh Girls Cycling

Calling all girls aged 11-16! Wigan & Leigh Girls Cycling group aims to get more young girls cycling. Join our regular girls-only rides and meet-ups, make new friends, build confidence and have some fun getting active. Plus, we’ll teach you cycle skills and basic bike maintenance to keep you moving. Bikes and helmets available to borrow free of charge.

Our rides:

Robin Park Arena Cycle Pod – 1st Tuesday of each month, 6pm-7.30pm
Leigh Youth Hub – 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6pm-7.30pm

Contact us online

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.

Watch out for confirmation of event dates for 2025 in the coming months!

Leigh Bike Library

You can borrow bikes and cycling equipment free of charge for up to a month at a time from our Leigh Bike Library, based at the Leigh Youth Hub at Leigh Sports Village. We also offer residents the option to buy their bike at a discounted rate.

When we’re open…

First Saturday of each month: 9am – 12 noon
First and third Monday of each month: 5pm-7pm (excluding Bank Holidays)

Learn more

Does your bike need some maintenance?

If you have a bike that’s in need of some TLC, the friendly team at Gearing Up can help you get it in tip-top condition! Follow them on Facebook.

Want to learn cycle skills or bike maintenance? Check out the Transport for Greater Manchester website for a full list of cycle training and maintenance courses in your area.