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When spring approaches, it's the perfect time to get yourself ready for a cycling summer. Our Cycle into Spring programme has been developed to support you in doing just that. Delivered by Qualified British Cycling Coaches and Ride Leaders you will be supported all the way to develop your skills in cycling ready for summer. Cycle into Spring is open to non-members of Selby Cycling Club, if you can ride a bike, then these sessions are for you!
Cycle into Spring Programme
Cycle into Spring Programme
Bike Maintenance
Get your bike ready for the cycling season. Learn how to carry out basic bike safety checks, fix a puncture, change a tyre and keep your bike clean and well maintained.
Bike Confidence
Build your confidence and develop your cycling skills. Practise riding safely on quiet roads around Selby, helping you feel more comfortable and confident when out on your bike.
Guided Bike Rides
Put your skills into practice on supported group rides. Learn how to ride safely as part of a group, understand the hand signals and voice calls used by other cyclists, and build your confidence on the road. Ride distances will gradually increase as you progress through the programme.
When and Where?
When and Where?
The programme will take place on Sunday mornings from March 2027.
Session times and locations will vary depending on the activity planned. Full details, including meeting points, will be provided to participants in advance.
Please note: Wearing a properly fitted cycle helmet is compulsory for all cycling activities.
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?
Cycle into Spring is completely free!
The programme is designed to help you build confidence, develop your cycling skills and progress towards riding comfortably as part of a group.
As the sessions are planned to build on one another, we encourage participants to commit to attending as many sessions as possible to get the most out of the programme.
Our guided rides will include a café stop along the way, so you may wish to bring some money for a drink or refreshments.
How Do I Get Involved?
How Do I Get Involved?
Interested in taking part in Cycle into Spring 2027?
We’d love to hear from you! Click the link below to register your interest and tell us a little about yourself. We’ll then be in touch with further information about the programme and next steps.
If you would like to find out more information or have any questions about the program please email info@selbycyclingclub.co.uk
Testimonials:
Lee - Cycle to Spring 2025:
I started cycling on my own, riding short routes around local parks and quiet roads. I enjoyed it, but I wanted to challenge myself with more adventurous rides and meet others who shared my passion. I hesitated to join a cycling club, worrying I wouldn’t be able to keep up—until I discovered the free Cycle into Spring course run by Selby Cycling Club.
From the very first session, I felt welcomed by the club’s qualified British Cycling coaches and friendly ride leaders. The course taught essential skills like bike and helmet safety, pre-ride checks, and puncture repairs, followed by short, enjoyable rides on quiet roads and cycle paths. Each week, the rides grew slightly longer, and we learned how to ride safely in a group using hand signals and voice calls. The pace was always supportive, with the group staying together so no one felt left behind.
By the end of the course, I felt confident, inspired, and excited to join the club. My fear of not keeping up was completely unfounded. Since then, I’ve participated in a wide range of cycling activities with Selby Cycling Club, from Sportives and Time Trials to off-road Gravel and long-distance Audax rides—all with the encouragement and support of the group.
If you want to build your cycling confidence in a welcoming and supportive environment, I can’t recommend this course enough."
Fiona - Cycle to Spring in 2024:
Cycling into Spring was developed to encourage cyclists to take part in a free, bespoke, inclusive programme to increase confidence, skills and progress in cycling. The first session started with meeting in a local sports hall. Here, the organisers (who are qualified British Cycling Coaches) and Selby Cycling club ride leaders, greeted us with a warm welcome and explained about the programme. This gave opportunity to ask questions and to meet other participants. Useful tips and advice about bike maintenance, along with a ‘hands on’ session followed.
The next session involved learning how to ride in a group safely, use different hand signals and voice calls. This was held on an airfield just outside Selby town. We cycled on a dedicated tarmacked cycling path. Being a newbie to riding in a group, this venue was absolutely perfect for this skills session. The faciliator’s were amazingly supportive, great educators and there was a tight control on safety. They went that ‘extra mile’, checking in with all participants and ensuring everyone was comfortable with the session.
Following on from this upskilling activity , were scheduled rides. The distances increased weekly (all doable) therefore making it a gradual build up in intensity, and also preparing those who wanted to join the SCC Sunday social White ride. All rides were very well planned and organised. Regular updates/changes to rides were sent out via emails and riders were invited to say if they were attending.
Having learned new skills and put these into practise on quiet country roads, boosted my confidence to make the transition to using clipless pedals. Wow- what fun! These pedals have taken my love of cycling to another level!
At the end of the programme, Cycling into Spring rides merged with SCC Sunday social White rides, giving a taster of what it was like to be part of a club ride, Nobody was left behind and of course these rides involved a cafe stop! The ride leaders were there to offer guidance, technical tips and encouragement to better the individuals cycling experience.
I have so enjoyed Cycling into Spring with SCC. It has been the perfect stepping stone to get me back in the saddle and ready for cycling into summer. A big ‘thank you’ to the organisers and ride leaders.
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