Bodington Cycle Circuit

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Bodington Cycle Circuit

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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 EventsPay and PedalThe Coffee RunWomen & Girls Pay & PedalDisability HubCycle Circuit HireJunior Parkrun

Upcoming Events

The Brownlee Centre and Bodington Cycle Circuit  will be closed on Sunday 11th May, due to the road closures associated with the Leeds Marathon.

British Biathlon Union – Biathloppet

Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May

British Biathlon Union will host their first Biathloppet at The Brownlee Centre.

Biathlon is a Winter Olympic sport that involves cross country skiing and shooting. The Biathloppet at Bodington will include running, rollerskiing and laser shooting.  Shooting training is being provided and rollerskiing equipment can be hired

Open to all ages and all abilities.

See FB links for more details

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16a3zThBTQ/

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16VGgA1oTk/

Women and Girls Only Cycling Session

Mondays 5-6pm

During Spring and Summer this is often extended to 6-7pm.

See “Pay and Pedal” section  of website for more details on timings

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.

This session is for the more experienced and competent  cyclist.

“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!

This session is aimed at the beginner cyclist and family groups.

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, ESPECIALLY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Pay and pedal timetable
Friday 16th MayNo Session
Saturday 17th MayNo Session
Sunday 18th MayNo Session
Monday 19th May14.00-17.00
Monday 19th May17:00-19:00
Women and Girls Only Session
Tuesday 20th May15.00-18.00
Wednesday 21st May15.30-17.30
Thursday 22nd May14.00-16.00 and 19:00-21:00
Friday 23rd May14.00-16.30
Saturday 24th May15.00-17.00
Sunday 25th MayNo Session
Monday 26th MayClosed Bank Holiday

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
  • Child
    £2
    Aged 6-16
  • Adults
    £3
    (Price includes a coffee, tea or hot chocolate)
  • Family - 1 Adult
    £6
    Maximum charge of £6 (1 adult and a maximum of 5 children)
  • Family - 2 Adults
    £10
    Maximum charge of £10 (2 adults and a maximum of 5 children)

The casual session will usually take place on Fridays at 10.30am -1.30pm. Due to increased popularity, we have sessions most days of the week.  Please check the website for further times.  During inclement weather please contact the Brownlee Centre (0113 343 1222) and  check the session is still on  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 16th May10.30-13.30
Saturday 17th MayNo Session
Sunday 18th MayNo Session
Monday 19th May12.00-14.00
Tuesday 20th May12.00-15.00
Wednesday 21st May12.00-14.00
Thursday 22nd May11.30-14.00
Friday 23rd May10.30-14.00
Saturday 24th May10.30-13.00
Sunday 25th MayNo Session
Monday 26th MayClosed Bank Holiday

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. During Spring and Summer this is often extended 6-7pm but please check Pay and Pedal page of the  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

British Cycling Sessions have now stopped at Bodington Cycle Circuit

We do host a number of disability-accessibility cycling groups at the circuit and we can provide contact details of those groups.

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
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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

No event on Sunday 18th May, 25th May, 8th June and 27th July.

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.

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