Rides and Routes

West Yorkshire is truly one of the best destinations to explore in the UK when cycling. West Yorkshire provides many great paths and routes to see wildlife, mountains, scenery, and city life. Some routes will have more traffic and some no traffic but only natural scenery to enjoy on the trip

Here we look at some of the most adventure filled routes in West Yorkshire.

Barnsley to Old Moor RSPB Reserve

This is one of the best routes for enjoying wildlife in West Yorkshire. It is a short route of 6.5 miles. The route starts at the Barnsley Train Station and leads to a path with no traffic to the Old Moore RSPB Reserve. When passing the reserve, cyclists can enjoy some of the most astonishing views of wildlife and birds. This is a popular route for cyclists looking for a variety of paths in one route.

Penistone to Dunford Bridge

This is another popular route when wanting to escape the city and have no traffic in the way. This countryside route starts at the busy market town of Penistone and ends in the rolling moors of the Peak District at Dunford Bridge. The old Great Central Railway serves as the main route through the countryside. Views of the valley and wildflowers make this ride peaceful.

Bradford Red Bridge Route

This is a great route for adventurers. Although not a very long route (4 miles), it’s great for exploring Bradford. The route starts in Bowling Park and leads over the iconic Red Bridge. On route, you will pass the Bowling Hall Road and visit the Boiling Hall Museum. This is a fun activity for exploring the heritage of Bradford.

These routes all provide different scenic views and difficulty levels. All can be done by beginner or inexperienced cyclists.

Cycling on your own can be a great way to get out while getting fit, but joining a cycling club provides the chance of meeting new people with similar interests. It also provides new knowledge on routes to cycle alone and information on upcoming events. Here we look at more of the benefits involved with joining a cycling club.

It Builds Knowledge

There are many factors in cycling that can determine how much enjoyment you will get out of it. Some cyclists may not be using gears correctly or the bike may be set up the wrong way for the specific riding style. By joining a club, you can get advice on how to get the most out of any cycling experience whether just for fun or doing events and routes.

Meeting Other Cyclists

By joining a cycling club, you will meet people with a similar interest in cycling. This provides friends and conversations. By meeting new people, you can also meet outside of the club when not wanting to cycle in a full group but just as 2 or 3 cyclists for comradery.

Provides More Opportunities

Most cyclists use the same routes when going out cycling. By joining a club, you can learn more about events and routes to join in on. Finding new routes provides the chance of having more fun and seeing new places. It can also help to get into events such as competitions and races.

Learn About New Routes

Most cyclists only know about a couple of routes and repeat them daily or weekly. By joining a cycling club, you can learn more about new routes and roads that you are unfamiliar with. As each member knows about a route that others don’t know about, it provides the chance of cycling the newfound routes together as a group.