Cycling for Health

The Cycling for Health programme is a series of weekly led rides originally set-up in partnership with Epping Forest District Council. Cycling is a low impact activity that can be enjoyed by absolutely everyone. We have various rides taking place each week on traffic free routes, with the rides at a sociable pace and typically having a mid ride stop for a chat over a cuppa.

The rides are graded from easy (▲) to hard (▲▲▲), this grading is based on the gradients encountered on the ride and also the surface types. A typical ride will cover in the region of 10 to 12 miles (15-19km) in total, depending on route and overall speed of the group.

These sessions are designed for riders that are looking to regain fitness, confidence cycling, and looking for a friendly cycling group. All rides are run on traffic free non technical terrain such as country parks, towpaths and bridleways.

Why cycle?

• You can ride a bike almost anywhere.
• Regular cycling can reduce the risk of a number of serious illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke.
• It can also boost your mood, improving the symptoms of some mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. 

Upcoming rides

• You can book onto the group led ride up to 8pm the day before
• We use the Lee Valley Park for a lot of our rides, here are their parking fees for your information https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/parking-at-our-open-spaces
• Refreshment and parking costs are responsibility of participants unless stated in the booking
• Please do not turn up for a ride without booking as we will have to turn you away.
• You MUST NOT attend a ride if you are unwell or have any Covid-19 symptoms. Symptoms include a high temperature, a new continuous cough and the loss, or a change to your sense of smell or taste. Find out more about COVID-19, and what you should do if you have symptoms on the NHS website
• If you are unable to attend a session due to the above then please inform us and any paid session