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Colchester Cycling Campaign, photo by Seana Hughes
Colchester Cycling Campaign, photo by Seana Hughes
Shared foot and cycle path along Colne Bank Avenue
Shared foot and cycle path along Colne Bank Avenue
Colchester Cycling Campaign, photo by Seana Hughes
Colchester Cycling Campaign, photo by Seana Hughes
Bidirectional cycle lane outside Colchester Station
Bidirectional cycle lane outside Colchester Station
Adult Bikeability training
Adult Bikeability training

Welcome to Cycle Colchester!

Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or just getting started, we are here to support and inspire you on your cycling journey.
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Bike Maintenance
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Getting started

If you haven’t cycled before or haven’t been on a bike in years, we can help you to get started. Find information about buying a bike, taking a cycling course and more!

 Getting started
A new cycle map for Colchester

We’ve published a brand new cycling map to help you find your way around Colchester

 View the map
Ride with family

If you are looking to transport your family by bike or go out on family bike rides, find all of the information about cycling as a family here!

 Cycling as a family
Why cycle?

From improving physical health and well-being to saving money on transportation to reducing your carbon footprint and making Colchester a cleaner place, there are so many reasons to hop on your bike.

So why not try cycling for some of your day-to-day journeys:

  • Popping to the shops
  • Doing the school run
  • Going to the gym
Hear from our community about why they choose cycling!

“The thing I love the most is that I can go where I want, when I want and don’t have to worry about finding a car parking space or paying for it. It gives me the freedom to just nip into town or down to the shops without thinking or planning.”

Liz Bethell

“The single biggest thing cycling has offered to me has been giving me my life back. Cycling has restored my health to such a point that a lot of the invasive surgery I was told I needed such as a stoma is no longer necessary… YAY!”

Rick King

“I like the feeling that I’m doing some activity, and it gives me the head space to prepare for the day at work or to decompress a bit on the way home.”

Lucy Mondon
Colchester Kidical Mass, photography by Eric Shaw
Colchester Kidical Mass, photography by Eric Shaw
Wheels For All Colchester
Wheels For All Colchester
Essex Pedal Power volunteering
Essex Pedal Power volunteering
Future Bikes Shop Rides
Future Bikes Shop Rides
Join our cycling community for a wheelie good time!

Want to cycle with other people, meet new friends or discover new routes? Why not join one of the many cycling groups and clubs in Colchester or join in a lead ride! Check out a list of cycling groups, clubs and events in the area or submit a request for your group or event to be featured on Cycle Colchester.

Cycle Events
Cycle Groups
Bike security

Bike theft is often mentioned as a barrier to cycling but there is a lot that you can do to deter thieves, such as choosing a good place to park, using a secure lock and getting your bike registered. Find out more about bike security.

Bike Security
Want to report an issue?

Potholes? Lack of a cycling lane? Poor road surface? Stolen bike? 
Find out how and where to report these issues.

 Report an issue

Get the most from your ride

Bike Hire Find out about the different bike hire schemes around Colchester. Find out more Bike Maintenance Check out our short maintenance videos and find out where you can get help. Find out more Bike Parking Find out where you can park your bike when out and about. Find out more Safety & Training Learn about best practice for cycle safety and book on to a cycle course. Find out more