Celebrating all things cycling this Bike Week
Bike Week 2025 takes place from 9 – 15 June, marking the UK’s biggest celebration of cycling. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or haven’t cycled for years, this week is all about embracing the joy of riding and discovering the many benefits it brings.
The Benefits of Cycling
Cycling is more than just a mode of transport— it can help improve your health, create greener communities, and cut noise and air pollution whilst saving you time and money. Here’s why getting on your bike is a great idea.
Health and wellbeing: Regular cycling improves cardiovascular fitness, strengthens muscles, and boosts mental health.
Make connections: Cycling can be a great way to connect with others in your community, whether through group rides or simply chatting with fellow cyclists.
Environmental impact: Switching short journeys from the car to a bike will help reduce air pollution and congestion in your area.
Time and money saving: Short journeys by bike may be quicker than going by car, with no fuel and parking to pay.
Helping the borough reach its carbon goals: West Cheshire aims to become a carbon-neutral borough by 2045. Switching some car journeys to go by bike can help us achieve this.
Support to get you on your bike
Cheshire West and Chester Council encourages residents to cycle more and offer Bikeability training with our cycle training partner BikeRight!, ensuring that both children and families gain the skills and confidence to ride safely.
Bikeability training is available for schools and families in west Cheshire, helping riders of all ages develop essential cycling skills. Schools can request free Bikeability training, covering levels 1, 2, and 3, as well as Bikeability Plus Balance and Learn to Ride courses. Fully funded family cycle training is also offered, providing tailored sessions to help parents and children ride confidently together.
Adults can also improve their skills and confidence when they ride through tailored training, with three levels offered; basic for beginners, urban and advanced – all fully funded.
Find out more on the Council’s website
Inclusive cycling
Wheels for All is an Inclusive Cycling programme that embraces all children and adults with disabilities and differing needs to engage with quality cycling activity, using adapted cycles such as handcycles, trikes and wheelchair transporter to assist in building confidence and independence in cycling. Wheels for All in Marbury Country Park has a variety of adapted bikes, which you can try out in a fun and safe environment, situated close to the village of Comberbach several miles north of Northwich.
Find out more on the Wheels for All website.
Get Involved
There are lots of resources on Cycling UK’s website to help you get out on your bike this Bike Week.
How to swap short car journeys for cycling | Cycling UK
How to encourage family and friends to start cycling | Cycling UK
Advice for beginners | Cycling UK
By making cycling a regular part of life, we can improve health, strengthen communities, reduce pollution, and help the borough become carbon neutral by 2045.
Share your stories about getting out on your bike in the borough over on our Climate Emergency Inspire Hub under the ‘Your Stories’ section.
