Children and Young People
There are many opportunities for children and young people to get involved in cycling in Manchester.
BMX
The National Cycling Centre (NCC) runs BMX sessions for kids starting with balance bikes sessions little ones just starting out, to Mini BMX Racer sessions for those more confident on a pedal bike.
Find out more about NCC BMX for Kids sessions.
From toddlers on balance bikes to World and European champion BMX racers, Manchester BMX club is open to anyone who wants the thrill of riding the track. Their state-of-the-art facility hosts sessions for everyone from beginners to experts and qualified coaches are on hand to guide you.
Find out more about Manchester BMX Club.
Track cycling
Children aged nine or over can try track cycling on Manchester’s world-famous Velodrome, riding the same track as past, present and future Olympians, and Paralympians.
Children aged 10-16 could join Eastlands Velo and Sportcity Velo club based at the NCC
Find out more about track cycling at the Velodrome for kids.
Find out more about Eastlands and Sportcity Velo.
Other cycling for children and families
Check out your local community cycling hub to see if they offer activities for families or children. There are three in Manchester.
Wythenshawe Park & Nacro Community Cycling Hub.
Philips Park/Clayton Vale Cycle Hub.
Cycling UK has lots of useful information on family cycling, including transporting children by bike, teaching your child how to ride, and family friendly cycle routes.
Visit Cycling UK for more information.
Children with disabilities or special needs can access inclusive cycling sessions at one of three Simply Cycling sessions. across the city.
Visit Simply Cycling for more information.
Book onto a family cycle training session with TfGM and learn how to ride safely together on quieter roads.
Find more information on this and other courses.
School Cycling
Manchester schools can request free Bikeability training.
Visit Bikeright for further information.
Other useful links:
Transport for Greater Manchester.
If you are a teacher and interested in your school getting involved in cycling at the National Cycling Centre or with British Cycling, get in touch via our contact page. and we’ll try to help.
Children and Young People
There are many opportunities for children and young people to get involved in cycling in Manchester.
BMX
The National Cycling Centre (NCC) runs BMX sessions for kids starting with balance bikes sessions little ones just starting out, to Mini BMX Racer sessions for those more confident on a pedal bike.
Find out more about NCC BMX for Kids sessions.
From toddlers on balance bikes to World and European champion BMX racers, Manchester BMX club is open to anyone who wants the thrill of riding the track. Their state-of-the-art facility hosts sessions for everyone from beginners to experts and qualified coaches are on hand to guide you.
Find out more about Manchester BMX Club.
Track cycling
Children aged nine or over can try track cycling on Manchester’s world-famous Velodrome, riding the same track as past, present and future Olympians, and Paralympians.
Children aged 10-16 could join Eastlands Velo and Sportcity Velo club based at the NCC
Find out more about track cycling at the Velodrome for kids.
Find out more about Eastlands and Sportcity Velo.
Other cycling for children and families
Check out your local community cycling hub to see if they offer activities for families or children. There are three in Manchester.
Wythenshawe Park & Nacro Community Cycling Hub.
Philips Park/Clayton Vale Cycle Hub.
Cycling UK has lots of useful information on family cycling, including transporting children by bike, teaching your child how to ride, and family friendly cycle routes.
Visit Cycling UK for more information.
Children with disabilities or special needs can access inclusive cycling sessions at one of three Simply Cycling sessions. across the city.
Visit Simply Cycling for more information.
Book onto a family cycle training session with TfGM and learn how to ride safely together on quieter roads.
Find more information on this and other courses.
School Cycling
Manchester schools can request free Bikeability training.
Visit Bikeright for further information.
Other useful links:
Transport for Greater Manchester.
If you are a teacher and interested in your school getting involved in cycling at the National Cycling Centre or with British Cycling, get in touch via our contact page. and we’ll try to help.
