About Us
RideWise is a charity that is dedicated to education and support for the environmental benefits of green forms of transport, helps thousands of people each year to gain travel independence, reduce reliance on fossil fuel vehicles and helps to break the barriers of isolation, inactivity, mental health and transport poverty by supporting people through active travel. At RideWise, we believe that affordable, accessible and green forms transport should never be a barrier – through a range of support, walking and cycling can transform lives and communities.
About Us
RideWise is a charity that is dedicated to education and support for the environmental benefits of green forms of transport, helps thousands of people each year to gain travel independence, reduce reliance on fossil fuel vehicles and helps to break the barriers of isolation, inactivity, mental health and transport poverty by supporting people through active travel. At RideWise, we believe that affordable, accessible and green forms transport should never be a barrier – through a range of support, walking and cycling can transform lives and communities.
What's on?
Current Services...
As a charity, we rely on donations and grant funding to enable us to keep our projects running and provide the free services that the communities across Nottinghamshire have come to enjoy...
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Funding can take a while to come through, but as soon it's available, it's all hands on the RideWise deck to get the new sessions up and running!
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To see what programmes are currently available, check here and always keep an eye on our social media for any new project launches.
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If you see something you like - you can make your booking here
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Any questions, please contact customerservices@ridewise.org.uk
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Stapleford Area
​Every Sunday 9am-1pm - Bike Sales, FREE Services & Minor Repairs
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RideWise Cycle Hub at Ilkeston Road, Recreation Ground Car Park, Stapleford NG9 8JL
Our qualified mechanics will be on hand for minor repairs, servicing and advice on all things bike, and we also have a selection of pre-loved bikes for sale!
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If you'd like to donate any unwanted bikes, you can drop them off here when we're open! Thank you!
Lenton Abbey Park
GROUP Adult & Children's Cycling Sessions - £10 per hour
Saturdays
10am - 11am - Children​
11.30am - 12.30pm - Adult
Via Booking Only
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​Cycling sessions, for complete beginners and improvers
​Bikes and helmets are available to loan for the sessions
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LAP Bike Hub & Workshop, off Woodside Road, Nottingham NG9 2SF
Travel Well - FREE Bike Maintenance Workshops, Adult Cycling Sessions, and Women Only Cycling.
FREE Sessions for Nottingham City Adults
Various dates and venues in Nottingham - Ongoing
BOOKING REQUIRED - All dates are listed on the booking site
Available for Adults 18+ only, that are in Bulwell, Bulwell Hall, Snape Wood, Crabtree Farm, Highbury Vale, Aspley Estate, Beechdale, Bells Lane Estate, Bilborough, Broxtowe, Strelley Estate, St Ann’s and Sneinton
Eastwood Area
FREE Cycling Sessions Every Saturday @Coronation Park, Eastwood
UNTIL MARCH 29th 2025​
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10AM - 11.30AM
FREE BIKE SERVICING, MINOR REPAIRS & ADVICE! YOU CAN ALSO DROP OFF YOUR UNWANTED BIKES.
10AM - 11AM - FUN CYCLE SESSION 1
11AM - 12PM - FUN CYCLE SESSION 2
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Bikes and helmets are available to loan for the sessions
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Family-friendly free cycling sessions, bike advice and basic services, open to all ages, beginners and improvers at The Pavilion, Coronation Park, NG16 3LQ
Available to all Nottinghamshire area Residents!
PRIVATE CYCLING LESSONS FOR ALL AGES - ONGOING
All current dates on the booking site or email customerservices@ridewise.org.uk.
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Want to book your own private lesson? No problem!
We offer private lessons all year round to Nottingham and Nottinghamshire residents.
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Our fully qualified instructors will assess your current cycling level, find out what your needs are, and help you to gain the confidence you need to achieve your goals.
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These sessions can be one-to-one, or for a group of up to six people for a basic hourly rate of £30.
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The lessons are held at Lenton Abbey Park and can be booked online.
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​Bikes and helmets are included in the cost of the lesson if required.
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