Cycling in Yorkshire & Beyond
There are some great places in Yorkshire to ride a bike - on country lanes, using traffic-free paths, or mountain biking off-road. In recent years, the county has become synonymous with bike racing too, with the Tour de France in 2014, Tours de Yorkshire, and the 2019 UCI World Championships.
Read about cycling in Yorkshire here.
8th September 2025
The role of Independent Active Travel Consultant for York & North Yorkshire is being advertised.
What is the Mayor looking for in his active travel advisor?
Read about the YNYCA Independent Active Travel Consultant Post Advertised.
30th June 2025
Mayor of York & North Yorkshire David Skaith will today take a step towards appointing an Active Travel Commissioner at a Combined Authority meeting.
A Mayor's Active Travel Fund will also be set up.
Read about Mayor to Appoint Active Travel Commissioner.
15th June 2025
I visited Sheffield to see one of the wonders of the modern Yorkshire, the Dutch-style roundabout at West Bar.
Is it any good?
Read 5 Thoughts about Sheffield's Dutch-style roundabout.
28th May 2025
North Yorkshire has published a Thirsk LCWIP.
What is in it, and what are the chances of the paper plans ever turning into on-the-ground improvements?
Read about Thirsk LCWIP.
11th March 2025
The York & North Yorkshire Mayor has published a Strategic Transport Framework, which is a precursor to a full Local Transport Plan.
What does the Framework say about cycling?
Read about the York & North Yorkshire Strategic Transport Framework.
6th October 2024
A fragment of the Scarborough to Whitby Cinder Track is being resurfaced.
Where is the work taking place, and what surface is being put in?
Read about Fragment of Scarborough to Whitby Cinder Track Being Resurfaced.
29th September 2024
The Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission has published an updated Climate Action Plan.
What does it say, and whom does it rely on for implementation?
Read about Yorkshire & Humber Climate Action Plan 2024.
More Yorkshire Cycling Articles.
Harrogate Cycling has latest news, greenways, town centre cycle routes, road cycling routes, mountain biking ideas, bike shops cycle clubs, and more.
Read about Harrogate Cycling.
York Cycling has latest York cycling news, bike shops, family rides, road rides, mountain bike roads, cycle infrastructure reviews, active travel campaigning, and more.
Read about York Cycling.
The 21 rides that make up the Sustrans Slow Tour of Yorkshire are easy, family-friendly routes.
They were developed at the time of the 2014 Grand Départ of the Tour de France in Yorkshire.
Read a guide to the Sustrans Slow Tour of Yorkshire.
Find out more about Bike Rides in the Yorkshire Dales.
Buy Bike Rides in the Yorkshire Dales at £10 + P&P.
Bike Rides In and Around York features a historical city tour, plus family rides, road rides, and mountain bike rides.
"This book is simply a treasure trove not only of great rides but also as a travel guide to the area."
Read more about Bike Rides In and Around York.
Bike Rides in Harrogate and Nidderdale is a book of family, mountain and road bike rides.
"This guide is a wonderful companion whether you ride alone, with family or friends. Don't set out without it."
Read more about Bike Rides in Harrogate and Nidderdale.