Here's a snapshot of our work and impact over the last few years. We had a lot of fun, and also made a real difference. Thank you to all involved.

1. York Bike Belles 2017 - 2020
758 free activities
4802 York residents of all ages
128 volunteers
92% new cyclists take up cycling, 75% cycle more often
Improving wellbeing, inclusion, and quality of community life
Reducing isolation, inequalities and tackling the climate crisis

2. Cake Confidence
Cycling Without Age Rides
Creative Walk Cycle Festivals
Community Volunteering
Community Social Media
Nature Walks, Rides, Resources
Walking Book Group
Social Rides
Bike Maintenance Workshops
Cycling Families
And more!

3. Cake Confidence
Start cycling advice, bike loans, training - over cake!
“Bike Belles really have changed my life” (Rose)

4. Cycling Without Age Rides
Rickshaw outings for the elder community
“It’s my freedom!” (Joyce)

5. Creative Walk Cycle Festivals
Themed Walks and Rides - nature, heritage and cultural life
Events - Parties in the Park, Art in Nature, One Planet Living workshops
Placemaking – greenway murals, street parklets and park labyrinths
“You’re just fantastic! Keep going. It’s very inspiring!”(Anon)

6. Community Volunteering
Cycling Without Age ‘Pedallers’, Walk/ Ride Leaders, Buddies
“Giving your time up for others is very rewarding” (Amanda)

7. Community Social Media
4800 followers
20,000+ engagements a year
“Brilliant story! I’m inspired to try cycling again” (Harriet)

8. Join the community!
Walking and cycling is the natural way to get around our city
www.yorkbikebelles.community
@yorkbikebelles
York Bike Belles is an award-winning charitable organisation.
incorporated as a Community Interest Company. We would like York to
be a healthy, green and kind city, where everyone thrives!.
Thank you to all involved and support of Sport England, National Lottery
Fund, City of York Council, AWA Digital, York CVS and Cycle Heaven.