British Cycling and Forestry England have announced a new partnership to grow inclusive cycling and mountain biking across England’s forests, with support for programmes like Breeze, which encourages more women to ride in nature, and Limitless, which helps disabled riders access off-road cycling.
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The agreement aligns with British Cycling’s commitment to bring the joy of cycling to everyone and Forestry England’s mission to support national health and wellbeing by making forests more accessible. It was formally launched at the visitor centre at Dalby Forest, coinciding with the start of stage one of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women’s race.
Boosting Inclusive Cycling Access
The partnership will enhance cycling participation across Forestry England sites through a range of inclusive programmes. This includes the established Breeze in the Forest initiative, which encourages women to ride in traffic-free natural environments.
In a notable development, British Cycling’s Limitless programme—focusing on disability and para cycling—will expand into forest settings for the first time. A dedicated off-road programme is set to launch in 2025, supporting more disabled riders in accessing and enjoying off-road cycling and mountain biking in Forestry England’s network.
Support for All Ages and Abilities
The partnership promises to create enhanced opportunities for riders of all backgrounds—from entry-level coaching for children and young people to off-road cycling education courses and events. It will also bolster British Cycling’s talent pathway, enabling forest settings to be used for coaching and development of future elite riders.
A Shared Vision
This collaboration supports the aims of British Cycling’s newly published four-year strategy, focused on growing the sport and delivering greater social impact. It aims to tackle inequality by opening up cycling in off-road and forest environments to underserved communities.
Amy Gardner, Sport and Participation Director at British Cycling, described the partnership as “game changing” and said it would help bring cycling to more children, disabled riders, and underserved communities by unlocking access to natural spaces.
Dan Cook, National Cycling Infrastructure Manager at Forestry England, added: “This collaboration builds on our shared vision to make cycling more inclusive, sustainable and enjoyable for communities across England.”
Read the full announcement from British Cycling on their website.
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