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Screenshot from Commonplace showing a pin on Huddersfield map

Help Shape the Future of Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling in Kirklees

We’re excited to launch a new interactive tool on our Walk Wheel Ride website, in partnership with Commonplace, to better understand how people travel around Huddersfield. This initiative is all about making it easier, safer, and more accessible for people to walk, wheel, and cycle, whether for commuting, errands, or leisure. We know that many…

5 Key Benefits of E-bikes

E-bikes are transforming the way we travel, combining convenience, efficiency, and sustainability. Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands, or exploring the countryside, they offer a practical solution for modern transportation. Here are five key benefits of using e-bikes:  1. Eco-Friendly Transportation  E-bikes are a greener alternative to cars and motorbikes. Producing no direct emissions,…
Group of people trialing our e-bikes at an event

Walk Wheel Ride E-Bike Roadshow: 2024 Highlights

In 2024, Walk Wheel Ride brought the thrill and benefits of e-bikes to communities across Kirklees with our popular e-bike roadshow. From test rides to expert advice, hundreds of participants discovered how e-bikes can transform travel, improve health, and help achieve Net Zero goals. Where We’ve Been This year, our roadshow toured a variety of…
Children having a cycling lesson

BBEST and Streetbikes team up for local schools

Meet the North Kirklees groups getting school kids on bikes.
Man on a bike in front of Emley Moor Mast

A ride with… Chris Knight, Cycle Kirklees

Chris is the chair of Cycle Kirklees, the area’s cycle campaigning group. He kindly took us for a tour of his favourite local byways and bridleways.

How to get the right e-bike for you

In a hilly area like Kirklees, e-bikes are a gamechanger! They can make cycling much easier for those of us with less than stellar fitness or extra stuff to carry. But there’s a bewildering variety of types out there, and they’re a big investment: how do you know which one to get?

Introduction to e-bikes at Marsden Walking Festival

Take an e-bike on a scenic loop of approx 3 miles with a qualified cycle instructor, who’ll show you how to get the most out of electric assistance.

Cycle path closures and diversions

There are currently some closures to popular cycle routes in Kirklees – please be aware if you’re planning a journey!

Walk Wheel Ride Roadshow: CANCELLED

Join us at the Huddersfield Food Festival and find out more about local walking and cycling groups, resources, and routes.