Wirral Bicycle Belles
Who are we?
Bicycle Belles is a women-only group set up to encourage and help women to cycle. Since we were established in 2010, we have gone from strength to strength and have helped many women to start or resume cycling and grow in confidence.
Where do we ride?
We lead shortish women-only ride following the traffic-free paths and quieter roads on the Wirral and occasionally beyond. Rides are designed for beginners and are typically flat, somewhere between 16-22 miles long and taken at a leisurely pace so there is plenty of opportunity to chat. We ride in small groups each with an experienced leader but meet up again part way at a cafe for coffee and cake.
When do we meet?
We meet at 10.45am on the third Saturday morning of each month apart from December when it is the second Saturday.
starting on the concourse beneath the clock on Lever House, near the train station in Port Sunlight, CH62 4XB. We understand people have other commitments and always aim to finish back at the start by lunchtime.
What are the dates & details for 2024?
- Women only rides between 16 and 22 miles with a longer option in the Summer. Rides are on the 3rd Saturday of each month apart from December when it is the second Saturday. Riders meet at 10.45am outside the Lever Building near Port Sunlight Station. All groups have trained leaders and back-markers and no-one is left behind. There is a cafe stop around half-way. Riders can just turn up or email bikemum512@gmail.com with any queries.
- There is an option to go on our mailing list so that you receive details of the ride along with a Garmin route. We ask riders to bring basic equipment such as an inner tube and also to have suitable clothing with them. Cancellations are posted on our Facebook site where you can also see details of the rides each month.
These are the rides for the rest of 2024 (subject to change):
18th May 2024 Floral Pavillion, New Brighton
15th June Sprouts cafe, Ledsham plus longer ride to Nets cafe, Neston
20th July Benty Tea Rooms, Thurstason
17th Aug Station Masters cafe, Willaston
21st Sept YOT cafe , Heswall
19th Oct Gift Café, Puddington
16th Nov Burleydam Garden Centre, Ellesmere Port
14th Dec 2024 Sprout cafe, Ledsham
How to join
Newcomers are very welcome - we even give you a Cycling UK goody bag to get you started.
Just email our group coordinator bikemum512@gmail.com with your contact details telling us a little bit about yourself and we'll get back to you.
Meanwhile you can join us on Facebook to get a feel for what we do.
