Cycle groups and clubs

Social cycling groups

Cycling UK Reading – this is a friendly and thriving club that offers a wide variety of social rides on and off road. The welcome new riders and have options for different speeds and distances, with regular rides on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Reading Cycling Club – a club for all sporting riders with around 300 members. They offer regular social rides of varying distances and speeds throughout the week, as well as opportunities for racing and touring.

Reading Cycle Campaign – is a voluntary organisation that campaigns for better cycling facilities for cyclists in and around Reading. They organise an informal, leaderless bike ride on the last Friday of every month – Critical Mass – Cycle for Change – amongst other events.

Kidical Mass – organises family-friendly mass bike rides to help build confidence in cycling and advocate for better cycling infrastructure.

Younger and competitive riders

Palmer Park Velo – this is a racing club for children and young people aged 8 to 18, focusing on track, road and cyclocross coaching. It is based at the outdoor velodrome in Palmer Park.

Sprockets Cycle Club – a junior version of Wokingham Cycle Club. This group is run by qualified coaches and is a great follow on from Bikeability sessions.

Cycle hubs Reading

Reading Bike Hub – The hub provides a wide range of services, including a bike library, where people can try bikes before buying, affordable repairs, refurbished bike sales, cycling courses for adults and children, bike parking, and various programmes of workshops and events. 

Reading Bike Kitchen is a not-for-profit community project run entirely by volunteers. It provides low-cost bike repairs, bike refurbishing & rehoming, bike donations to local causes and free bike maintenance courses. Its mission is to support the local community by ensuring that cycling is accessible to all. 

 Reading Avanti Cycling Trust branch – is a community interest company whose aim is to support cycling within minorities . They raise funds to support projects that develop cycling for fitness and personal development within deprived communities. Our main project is to train and develop community leaders who are able to gain access to deprived communities and develop cycling groups to try and maintain young people’s interest and develop their CVs. The trust is busy developing cycling clubs – called Avanti Freewheelers Community Clubs. It runs activities based at the Weller Centre in Caversham and Southcote Community Centre. Other projects will include working with Clinical Commissioning Groups and women’s cycling groups. 

The trust is linked to Avanti Cycling which delivers cycle training, and other cycling activities for adults and children

Cycling clubs just outside Reading

Maidenhead & District Cycling Club
Located just outside Reading, this club offers rides across Berkshire and is open to Reading-based cyclists. During the summer months they organise social gravel rides that take riders into the wilderness of the Chilterns. These events cater to all levels of ability.

Wokingham Cycling Club (WCC)
Vibrant and inclusive cycling community based in Wokingham, Berkshire. It is open to cyclists from Reading and surrounding areas. Whether you’re into road cycling, gravel, mountain biking, or time trials, WCC offers something for everyone.

Sprockets Cycle Club
A junior version of Wokingham Cycle Club, this group is run by qualified coaches and is a great follow-on from Bikeability.

Bia Cycling
An active and empowering cycling community based near Reading, with a strong focus on supporting women riders of all levels. They offer group rides, workshops, and cycling getaways designed to build confidence and camaraderie.

Trail Break
Pioneering cycling events company specializing in mountain biking and gravel rides. While not headquartered directly in Reading, they frequently organize events in nearby areas such as Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Surrey, making them easily accessible for Reading-based riders.

Cup and Saucer Bike Jumps
Located in Burghfield Common, this spot is popular for jump-style biking. It’s known for its jump-style terrain and attracts mountain bikers and BMX riders looking for a thrill.

National cycle campaign bodies

Here are some of the most influential cycling campaign organizations in the UK working to improve cycling infrastructure, safety, and accessibility:

Cycling UK Cycle Advocacy Network (CAN)
One of the UK’s oldest and largest cycling charities. They run the, which supports local campaigners across the country to push for better cycling conditions, safer roads, and inclusive access.

London Cycling Campaign (LCC)
Focused on making cycling safer and more accessible in London. They campaign for better junction design, reduced lorry danger, and increased cycling participation among women and under-represented groups.

Other large campaigns and movements

Walk and Wheel Trust
A UK charity promoting sustainable transport. They manage the National Cycle Network and advocate for walking and cycling-friendly communities.

Living Streets
While focused on walking, they collaborate with cycling groups to improve shared infrastructure and urban mobility. They advocate for better cycle parking and safer infrastructure to reduce pavement cycling, which often stems from inadequate road safety.

Facilitates for cycling in Reading

Long Barn Lane BMX Track
A dedicated BMX venue for freestyle and competitive riders located on the southern edge of Reading.