Cycling for health

Cycling for Health

Where possible please bring your own florescent or bright coloured jersey/jacket/tabard to wear on the ride. If this is not possible please make us aware when booking.

Cycling for health booking form

Spelthorne Council Cycling for Health scheme  was launched to encourage residents to improve their health by taking up cycling. The scheme is free and aimed at adults, offering guided rides of around 5-13 miles during the week.

To book a place on one of rides please use our online form or contact Leisure Services.

Once booked, in case of cancellation, you will be contacted, where possible, 24 hours' prior to the ride.

Please note, the rides are designed for adults only and are therefore not suitable for children.

To join the rides, you need:

• your own bike - this needs to be in good condition and well maintained
• a helmet is strongly recommended
• comfortable clothes and footwear
• a spare tube for the size to fit your bike
• a puncture repair outfit, including tyre levers and a pump is also recommended

British Cycling's M-Check is a quick, intuitive and easy to remember routine for ensuring that your bike is in good working order and is safe before every ride. The video shows you how to systematically check your bike from front to rear in a way that will quickly become second nature. As well as helping to guarantee your safety, the M-Check will also help you become more familiar with the parts and workings of your bike.

Cycling can:

•  give you a healthier heart and immune system
•  help you manage your weight
•  reduce stress, anxiety and improve mental health
•  help you sleep better
•  improve your fitness

Why cycle?

•  cycling is a low impact activity
•  it allows you to explore Spelthorne and neighbouring areas
•  it is eco-friendly
•  you can make new friends

Self Led Rides

In partnership with Travel SMART, Spelthorne Borough Council has produced a self led cycle pack containing 8 rides in and around Spelthorne. Each route includes an easy to follow A4 map and a route description with points of interest and tips on riding safely.

Rides vary between 9 and 13 miles in length and thanks to the lack of hills in the area, are suitable for novice riders.  Sites of interest include Wraysbury Windmill, the Thames path, Twickenham Stadium and Shot Tower. 

A limited number of printed copies available, limited to one pack per person, in Spelthorne libraries, leisure centres and the Council offices.

• WFH & CFH Programme Sept-Oct 25 (pdf, 314.3 KB)

• Route 1 Ashford to Staines-upon-Thames via Stanwell (pdf, 1.21 MB)

• Route 2 Sunbury-on-Thames to Hanworth via Hampton (pdf, 1.05 MB)

• Route 3 Sunbury-on-Thames to Twickenham via Crane Park (pdf, 1.21 MB)

• Route 4 Staines-upon-Thames to Shepperton (pdf, 1.01 MB)

• Route 5 Staines-upon-Thames to Thorpe via Egham (pdf, 1.28 MB)

• Route 6 Laleham to Chertsey via Thorpe (pdf, 1.08 MB)

   Please use the alternative blue route, rather than points 10 and 11, to avoid cycling down private roads

• Route 7 Shepperton to Chertsey via Weybridge (pdf, 1.32 MB)

• Route 8 Stanwell Moor to Wraysbury to Staines-upon-Thames (pdf, 1.12 MB)

Learning to ride

Adult cycle training is available across England, although this is not currently funded. Costs vary, so please contact your local training provider for more information. To find a course near you, visit Bikeability's Find Cycle Training page and submit your postcode. 

For information about children learning to ride, please visit: www.surreycc.gov.uk/waste-and-transport/road-safety/road-safety-and-sustainable-travel/primary/cycle-training.

Cycle training - Surrey County Council