Cycling in Reading

• Reading Cycle Network
• Reading Cycle Routes
• Network Map
• Route Maps & Information
• National Cycle Network
• Central Reading Cycle Map
• Leisure Rides
• Sport Cycling
• Cycling Strategy
• Bikeability Cycle Training
• Cycle Parking
• Safety
• THINK CYCLIST Campaign
• Cycling Initiatives
• Everybody Active! All-ability Cycling
• After School Cycling
• Cycling For Health

Cycling For Health

Reading Borough Council, run weekly Cycling for Health sessions at the velodrome in Palmer Park to encourage people to take up cycling for exercise and to promote cycling as transportation.The sessions are available to cyclists of varying ability.

Cycling for Health takes place every Monday morning from 11:30 to 12:30 at Palmer Park Velodrome.

 

Case Studies

Eileen, a new cyclist and participant in Cycling for Health, had never ridden a bicycle before. 

“Last week was the first time I had heard about the cycling,” said Eileen.  “I came with my grandchildren to see their Aunt Kathy riding a bicycle and I took part last week – never been on a bicycle in my life before – and I feel quite proud of myself, so I’ve come back again”.

Kathy has been coming to Cycling for Health for a year and half.  “I’m very glad I found Cycling for Health,” Kathy said.  “It’s really invigorating to come out on a Monday morning and do a few laps around the track.  I would encourage everyone that’s interested to come give it a go”.

 

I would encourage everyone that's interested to come give it a go".

Cycling for Health participant