And here's a nice new video from local rider Tom Peters - well worth checking out his other stuff.
Hope to see you there.
Monday, March 26
ReCycle Rides is back this month
It's the return of ReCycle Rides including Last Saturday Club this month. It's been a busy, snowy and windy time the last few months and we've not managed to ride enough. The sun is here, so on yer bike!
We've secured some more funding to run activities at Meersbrook and Greenhill this spring and hope to run lots of stuff through the year. To receive up to date information, please sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of the site, or email ed - bmx@heeleydevtrust.com
Everything we're running is free and open access. We're running some events over Easter so check it out:
Programme:
Sat 31st March: Last Saturday Club. 11:30am-1:30pm: Greenhill LSC in Greenhill Park 2:30pm - 4:30pm: Meersbrook LSC in Meersbrook Park Last Saturday Club - Last Saturday of the Month. Give it a go!
Tues 3rd April: Meersbrook North Shore and BMX day 12:00-15:00 Half term event with North Shore obstacle course Come see if you can ride the course. Also playing games on the tennis courts and just having fun on bikes.
Thurs 5th April: Chapeltown BMX track launch day 11:00-16:00 BMX track launch in association with Friend of Chapeltown Park group. Come see if you can ride the course.
As always, you need consent from a parent or guardian, and you can borrow a bike and helmet from us, or bring your own. We can check your bike over and give it a few tweaks.
Any questions - drop us a line at bmx@heeleydevtrust.com
Until then, here's local hero Steve Peat's view of the recent downhill world championships course in South Africa:
Friday, January 27
Millennium Park Launch.
The official opening of the Heeley Millennium Park BMX pump track and mountain bike trail was a great success, with novice and expert cyclists keen to try out the new facility.
The event celebrated the completion of the 1st phase of work on the Community Spaces Flagship project by Heeley Development Trust.
The changes to the park have received overwhelmingly positive responses. Local people had the opportunity to mark the park with their own planted trees and instructors from Recycle Bikes helped cyclists to exploit their skills and gain knowledge on the new trail.
As part as of the revamp, new play facilities have been constructed and extensive tree and shrub planting has been implemented with help from local schools, volunteers, Sheffield City Councils Tree Officer and Tinsley Tree Project.
Andy Jackson, Heeley Development Trust Manager, said at the launch: “‘Parks are vital to the way that cities work, they are the lungs of our cities, offering moments of calm, a chance to see wildlife on your doorstep. They define the character and landscape of our neighbourhoods, contributing to health, wellbeing and the economy.
“Given how important they are, it amazes me how difficult it is to fund their maintenance and how quickly their budgets are reduced. This funding from Community Spaces has transformed our park, rekindling local people’s interest and getting people excited and involved again.”
The Heeley Millennium Park is the largest community owned and managed park in Sheffield and has undergone major transformation over the last few months.
The next phase of work on the park will include the installation of new climbing boulders, a multi use games area, an art trail and further shrub and herbaceous planting. Once the full programme of work is completed, the park will be one of a kind, reflecting the countryside on the outskirts of Sheffield, giving users a ‘peek into the Peaks.’
Get over here and give it a go!
Monday, December 12
Riding in the mud:
So now's the time of year when mountain biking becomes a bit colder and very muddy. Now, I love playing in the mud as a (sort of) grown up, but it's worth thinking -if it's really that muddy, should I ride it?
You can easily clean your self, clothes and bike when you get home, but what will that trail look like next time?
I'm not riding lots of the local trails during the winter (apart from when the ground's frozen) to not damage the trails. You can turn them into muddy puddles really quickly, which also causes the trail to widen, damaging the natural environment.
If you're planning a ride, think about how it will be compared to summer, and whether it's going to be worth it, and save some for the best weather.
Been speaking to many people who were in the Showroom last week watching From the Inside Out - great MTB film, riders doing HUGE stuff in beautiful British Columbia with posh cameras - trailer below:
Monday, November 7
Anti Social Behaviour in Meersbrook:
Seen here: The local Safer Neighbourhoods Team have reported that they will be switching priorities to concentrate on dealing with anti-social behaviour in Meersbrook Park.
Following the latest Police and Communities Together meeting priorities have been amended. Police will up their activity to tackle yobs in Meersbrook Park, particularly at the skate park.
There have been two muggings in the normally crime free Park over the last few weeks. Also criminal damage and vandalism has been a problem, with a new wood sculpture upended and a feature in the playground being set on fire.
If you experience any anti-social behaviour, please report it.
We'd also like to say, we've only seen nice respectful behaviour from kids and young people using the bowl, and hope to see more of it as well as nice riding.
In the meantime, here's an excellent professional display of no handed bike moves. Don't try this at home or on the street...
Email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com, or call 0114 250 7717 if you've got any questions.
Now two videos from Mutiny - one based in England with quite a few Sheffield venues in there (and at least one Sheffield rider), and the other a beautifully shot American film with some stunning riding in.
It’s been a right busy summer! We’ve been taking bikes and the ‘Not Shore’ obstacle course all over - including Heeley Festival, Lowedges, Cliffhanger, Ecclesall & Wheata Woods, Parkwood Springs, York, Bradford and Liverpool. That’s all as well as Last Saturday Club at Greenhill Park and Meersbrook Park. We’ve really enjoyed riding with loads of folks and are looking forward to a last few sessions in half term before the bad weather comes in.
I’d really like to thank Barclays Spaces for Sport and the CTC, amongst others, for continuing to support us to deliver free sessions to the young people of Sheffield.
It's Last Saturday Club at Greenhill and Meersbrook on 24th September, and we hope to see you there. 11:30am Greenhill, 2:30pm Meersbrook.
Make sure you’re on our mailing list to find out about the free events running in half term – email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com for details or to get on the list. On your bikes!
Tuesday, July 26
It's Summer, Let's Ride:
It's the summer holidays and we've got a programme of rides to get involved with. This includes free guided Mountain Bike Rides for 8-13 year olds, but you must book on for these. Email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com soon for your place.
Dates:
30th July: Last Saturday Club 11:30-13:30 at Greenhill. 14:30-16:30 at Meersbrook
1st August: Ecclesall Woods Mountain bike ride 10:00-12:30: Introduction to basic techniques and trails. 13:00-14:30: Intermediate session - further trails and techniques. Please email or call to book.
9th August: Wheata Woods Mountain bike ride 10:00-12:30: Introduction to basic techniques and trails. 13:00-14:30: Intermediate session - further trails and techniques. Please email or call to book.
11th August: Wheata Woods Mountain bike ride 10:00-12:30: Introduction to basic techniques and trails. 13:00-14:30: Intermediate session - further trails and techniques. Please email or call to book.
14th August: Lowedges Festival, Greenhill Park. North Shore, Games and Skills session. 12:00 - 16:00
27th August: Last Saturday Club CANCELLED due to staff shortages.
24th September: Last Saturday Club 11:30-13:30 at Greenhill. 14:30-16:30 at Meersbrook
Please call or email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com to book onto the mountain bike sessions.
For any of the sessions, you need to fill in a consent form. You are allowed to bring your own bike and helmet. We'll bring bikes, helmets and everything else.
Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, April 13
Ride this Easter:
We're running three sessions next week at Greenhill and Meersbrook, and we want you there on a bike!
We'll be running North Shore sessions as well as lots of games and maybe some sessions in the skate bowl (Meersbrook) and on the ramps (Greenhill).
All the sessions run from 12pm til 4pm. You need consent forms. We'll bring bikes, helmets and everything else.
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What do we do?
The team at ReCycleBikes have developed adventure cycling provision in recent years in Sheffield and beyond. We run BMX and MTB clubs for kids and young people. We are also experienced in delivering corporate away-days and teambuilding events for adults. We can provide a complete package - bikes, helmets, safety equipment, qualified experienced mountainbike guides and transport for you and bikes. Get in touch to find out more
