Bristol Cycling Centre is an inclusive cycle skills training facility located at the Old Whitchurch Athletics Track in Bamfield, Bristol. Operated by Bristol City Council, the centre provides a safe, traffic-free environment where people of all ages and abilities can learn to ride, improve their cycling skills, and build confidence. It offers a wide range of bikes, including balance bikes, two-wheelers, and specialist inclusive cycles designed for disabled riders.
The centre runs sessions for individuals, families, schools, and community groups, with a strong focus on accessibility and inclusion. It plays a vital role in promoting active travel, physical wellbeing, and social engagement across Bristol. The facility is open seven days a week from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM and is part of the city’s broader strategy to encourage sustainable transport and healthier lifestyles. [bristol.gov.uk]
[Music] Hi, I’m Mark. I’m one of the operations team here at Bristol Cycling Center. The cycling center offers a variety of facilities. We cater for learners from two to our oldest 67 and we work with special schools and uh adults with additional needs with our adaptive bikes. We have two, three, four-wheel cycles. Some are very low geared, some are side by side, some are hand cycles, some are combined foot and hand cycles. So whatever your need may be physically, we can probably cater for you. [Music] Bristol Cycle Center provides accessible track, so a safe space for anyone to learn to ride regardless of ability and uh space for everyone really to enjoy cycling.