Preston Park Youth Cycling Club is on a mission to get more girls on bikes — and loving it. This spring, we are inviting girls aged 8 to 15 to take part in a brand-new girls-only free cycling taster session, designed to make cycling fun, friendly and enjoyable for everyone.
Cycling helps build confidence, independence and resilience, while encouraging an active lifestyle and a love for the outdoors. At Preston Park Youth Cycling Club, the focus is on enjoyment first — learning new skills, making friends and feeling comfortable on a bike in a supportive environment.
The club has been running successful youth cycling sessions for many years at the Preston Park Cycle Track, with fully qualified and experienced coaches leading every session. We cater for young riders from the year of their 8th birthday up until 16 years old. We welcome new members from beginners (they must be able to ride their bike without stabilisers) through to more confident cyclists who may want to develop their skills further or try racing in the future. We also offer bike loans, for anyone that wants to join but doesn’t have their own bike.
To encourage more girls to give cycling a go, we are launching a free girls-only taster programme starting on Saturday 18 April. The sessions will run for 4–6 weeks, every Saturday morning from 9.30–10.30am, and are aimed specifically at girls aged 8–15. These sessions are all about having fun, building confidence and enjoying cycling in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.
Girls don’t need any previous cycling experience to take part — just the ability to ride a bike and an interest in trying something new. Whether they want to improve bike control, learn basic skills, or simply enjoy riding with other girls their age, these taster sessions are a great way to start. Friendly coaches and volunteers will be on hand to support every rider and help them feel welcome.
Following the taster sessions, we’d love the girls to join the club and attend our regular Saturday morning sessions. Club membership which runs from 1 March each year (start of the cycling club season) and lasts for one year is £15 (for a individual member) or £5 (Additional family member). The Saturday coached sessions cost £4 per rider, payable on the day by cash or card.
For more information and to register interest, please get in touch with Jessamy Hibberd [email protected]
Looking forward to seeing you at Preston Park cycling track soon!
