Teams Wheelers Community Cycle Club

Want to get out cycling? Then the Teams Wheelers community cycle club is for you, we're all about miles and smiles! We are a community bike club based in Teams, Gateshead, and we came together to promote cycling for all, but especially for new or returning cyclists. We want to help people make the most of cycling for fun, transport, health, and mental wellbeing and consider the social benefits of club cycling just as important as cycling. We organise regular weekly bike rides for all skill levels, long-distance rides, charity rides, cycle confidence classes, maintenance days, and club socials. We are always looking for new riders, and we can provide training for ride leaders, bike mechanics, and first aiders free of cost. Our club HQ is a community centre in Teams, Gateshead, and we have access to our own bike shed to store club bikes and a wide variety of tools and equipment for club use. Our 3 weekly bike rides are typically 5-40 miles on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, meeting at the Tyne View Health Hub, Rose St, Gateshead NE8 2LS from 9:30am to leave at 10am. Most of our rides take place on traffic-free cycle paths or quiet roads and include stops to check out the views and have a cuppa! We ride at a relaxed pace, and avoid hilly routes, with an emphasis on socialising and getting out. Anyone can join a single ride, your first one is free and after that the cost is £1 per ride or a yearly membership which is £5 for the year. We also have a small fleet of club bikes you can hire for club rides for £1. Members can join any ride or use club tools free of charge, attend training, and get access to our bike maintenance service offered by club technicians at very reasonable rates. Families and under 16s with a responsible adult are welcome to join all of our rides, but we also run family rides outside of term time especially for young cyclists at a gentle pace on short, traffic-free routes.