West Midlands Cycle Hire Skills Sessions - Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield

The first, West Midlands Cycle Hire skills sessions delivered by British Cycling at Banners Gate Dock, Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. Ideal for brushing up your cycling skills and awareness, these FREE short courses delivered by British Cycling Go Ride Community Coaches are suitable for those new to cycling or coming back to cycling after a break. Covering on-the-bike skills, rules of the road, safety tips and generally building up your confidence when cycling! 
We will be using the West Midlands Cycle Hire bikes during the sessions and we will also cover how to access and use the scheme if you are new to us. Find out more about West Midlands Cycle Hire, including a map of all dock currently available here. 
All activities will take place in the traffic-free environment of Sutton Park with the support of a British Cycling Go Ride Community Coach made available by the Active Travel Fund through the West Midlands Combined Authority. 
Further sessions are also available in Coventry, Walsall and Wolverhampton all part of our Let's Ride Summer of Cycling. 
Please arrive at Banners Gate Dock to be directed to the session. Whilst you are welcome to turn-up and register on the day, we are strictly limited on the number of riders at any one time, so we advise pre-registering to avoid disappointment. Attendance at a single or multiple sessions is also welcomed.  
Any further questions please get in touch with [email protected] 




Helmets will be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing with flat shoes. Please bring a drink and any snacks you might require. Matt Blythe will be your coach on the day, if you need to contact him please call - 07786932887