Bodington Cycle Circuit

Our 1 mile (1.6km) cycle circuit is one of the longest in the country, providing a safe traffic free environment for cyclists of all abilities.

There are a number of ways to use the facility; through your local club or school or simply by attending one of our Pay and Pedal or Coffee Run sessions.

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Upcoming Events Pay and Pedal The Coffee Run Women & Girls Pay & Pedal Disability Hub Cycle Circuit Hire Junior Parkrun

Upcoming Events

Women Only Cycling

Mondays

See “Pay and Pedal” section

Pay and Pedal

For more information and times, please see ‘Pay and Pedal’ tab.

Open to cyclists who would like to come and have a go on the cycle circuit.

“Coffee Run” / Casual Sessions

For more information and times, please see Coffee Run tab.

Run, jog, walk, balance bike, rollerskate or even push your pram!

The Brownlee Foundation

Free bike hire is now available, please contact The Brownlee Foundation to reserve your bike.

Sessions have stopped for the school vacation and will re start in September

Bike and run sessions open to children aged 8-14.

Enter via Brownlee Foundation

Roller Skiing

Regular Wednesday sessions, 7:15pm – 9:00pm,

Offering taster sessions and 4 week courses.

Learn to cross country ski, without snow.

Instruction and equipment provided.

Contact info@ydccsc.org.uk

YDCCSC for more details

Pay and Pedal

Our Pay and Pedal sessions are open to the more competent cyclist who would like to come and have a go on the cycle circuit. There is no need to book, you can just turn up during the Pay and Pedal session times.

Pay and Pedal sessions are for cyclists who want to develop their skills, fitness or just spend time on their bike in our safe cycling environment.

Families and groups wishing to cycle with younger children are encouraged to attend the coffee run.

There will be a Women and Girls Only Session on Mondays 5-6pm.

There is no need to book onto these sessions, just turn up, pay in reception and pedal round the cycle circuit until you run out of energy!

Participants will be able to access our fleet of bikes which include adapted bikes (6 tandems, 3 trikes and 3 hand-cycles).

Contact the team

Our Pay and Pedal Session times vary each week. We will update the website with the dates and times on a regular basis. Times may change. PLEASE CHECK TIMES BEFORE TRAVELLING.

Pay and pedal timetable
Friday 20th December	No Session
Saturday 21st to Saturday 4th January	Closed for Pay and Pedal
Sunday 5th January	13:00-17:00
Monday 6th January	14.00-17.00
Monday 6th January	17.00-18.00 Women and Girls Only
Tuesday 7th January	14.00-16.30
Wednesday 8th January	No Session
Thursday 9th January	14.00-16.00
Friday 10th January	No session

Price list

The cycle circuit has a range of booking options to suit everybody. Take a look at our price list and then make a booking.

Individuals

Adult
£5.50
(over 16)
Child
£2..75
Age 6-16
Under 6s
£1.00
Under 6s free
University of Leeds Staff/Student
£4.00
The Edge Member
£0.00
included as member benefit
British Cycling Membership
£4.00
British Cycling Membership

Packages:

Bike hire for adults and 8+ year olds

1 Adult and up to 5 Children, including bike hire
£16
1 Adult and up to 5 Children
2 Adults and up to 5 Children, including bike hire
£22
2 Adults and up to 5 Children
1 Adult & bike hire
£8.50
1 child & bike hire
£5.75

Groups

Full Circuit Hire (from Sept 3rd 2024)

NGB Affiliated Club
£65 per hr (inc VAT)
Non NGB
£80 per hr (inc VAT)
School and Charity
Price on request
Commercial Business
Price on request

Room hire

Hire out the social space at the Brownlee Centre

For the cost of hiring the social space please contact one of the team. We can also include tea, coffee and biscuits for an additional cost.

The Coffee Run

Our coffee run sessions are open those who would like to use the circuit recreationally. You can run, jog, walk, balance bike, rollerskate or even push your pram! These sessions provide somewhere safe to exercise, away from busy traffic.

Families and groups with younger children wishing to cycle are encouraged to attend the coffee run. Children should be supervised all times to allow everyone to exercise safely.

There is no need to book, just turn up during the allotted session times and pay at reception.

In response to the popularity of the Coffee Run, we are putting on extra sessions throughout the week and weekend, please check the time table.

Prices

Under 6
£1.00
Child
£2.00
Aged 6-16
Adults
£3.00
(Price includes a coffee, tea or hot chocolate)
Family
£6.00
Maximum charge of £6 (including a maximum of 2 adults)

The casual session will usually take place on Fridays at 12.00pm-2pm. Due to increased popularity, we have sessions most days of the week now. Please check the website for further times and make sure to check the website before travelling.

Please note that dogs are not allowed to be exercised on the circuit or within Bodington Playing Fields. No e-scooters to be used on the circuit. Helmets to be worn for balance biking, scootering and similar activities.

Casual Sessions timetable
Friday 20th December	10.30.-13.30
Saturday 21st to Thursday 2nd January	Closed for Coffee Run
Friday 3rd January	10.30-13.30
Saturday 4th January	No Session
Sunday 5th January	10.00-13.00
Monday 6th January	12.00-14.00
Tuesday 7th January	12.00-14.00
Wednesday 8th January	No Session
Thursday 9th January	11.30-14.00
Friday 10th January	10.30-13.30

Women & Girls Pay & Pedal

The Monday night Breeze sessions have now been replaced by a women and girls only Pay and Pedal session 5-6pm. Between Easter and September this is often extended 6-7pm but please check website.

The success and popularity of Breeze has built a strong network of women using the cycle circuit and ensured the viability of a stand-alone pay and pedal session going forward.

Bike and helmet hire, available on the day, please contact reception on arrival.

Participants will be able to access our fleet of adapted bikes which include 6 tandems, 3 trikes and 3 hand-cycles

Our women and girls pay and pedal session run every Monday, except Bank Holidays. Please contact Brownlee Centre (0113 343 1222) during inclement weather to confirm session is on.

Session time listed in ‘Pay and Pedal’ section

The cost of the session is £4.00 per person or £3.00 with a valid British Cycling Membership (bring your British Cycling membership card)

Find out more about the benefits of becoming a British Cycling member.

British Cycling – Disability Hub

Sessions have now stopped for the Winter

The University is working in partnership with British Cycling to host a new disability hub for the region, which will provide dedicated para-cycling coaching session for riders who want to keep fit, have fun and improve their performance. The sessions, led by British Cycling Go-Ride coaches and supported by local volunteers, help riders to achieve a variety of goals; whether this is to get into a new sport, improve fitness and confidence on a bike, rehabilitation from injury or to train for a competition.

Participants will be able to access our fleet of adapted bikes which include 6 tandems, 3 trikes and 3 hand-cycles.

Book Disability Hub

Contact the team

Disability Hub timetable
Days	Time

Hiring The Cycle Circuit

The cycle circuit is open year-round for external group hire including cycling events, duathlons, running events, corporate team building activities and private training sessions. For more information and to make an enquiry please complete the online booking form.

Make a booking

Contact the team

Bodington Junior Parkrun

A 2km run for juniors only (4-14 year olds).

It is held most Sundays at 9:00am

A free event and parents are more then welcome to run/jog or walk with their children.

Please see their website for more details.

More info on Bodington Junior Parkrun

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Booking Enquiry

If you would like to hire the whole cycle circuit please fill in the form below and our team will be in touch with you shortly. Alternatively, you can call reception on 0113 3431222 or 0113 3430631.