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Walk Wheel Cycle Trust

We support employees to make small, sustainable changes to daily travel and swap short car trips for active, healthier options.

Thinking about getting more active? We offer FREE, flexible and fun sessions—from confidence-building activities and personalised travel plans to myth-busting advice, incentives and goodies.

Want to cycle again? Whether it’s your first time or a return to the saddle? Our qualified instructors provide one-to-one training, and we can even supply bikes—including e-bikes!

Read how Annette got back into everyday cycling again  – Cycle to Work Day – Changing travel habits one day at a time – Walk Wheel Cycle Trust – Walk Wheel Cycle Trust

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is a registered charity, making it possible for everyone to walk wheel and cycle.  Read more about our Northern Ireland programme funded by the Public Health Agency and how you can get involved.  Engaging Northern Ireland workers with active travel – Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. For further details contact Dianne.whyte@walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk.

What we offer

  • Cycle training (all abilities: beginners, returners, commuters)
  • Women into Cycling programmes
  • Bike maintenance workshops
  • FREE bike checks
  • Try an e-bike
  • Borrow a Bicycle scheme
  • Led walks, cycles and buddy rides
  • Journey planning and travel advice
  • Cycle to Work Day events
  • Workplace challenges and competitions
  • Active travel and wellbeing ambassador training
  • Policy guidance and resources
  • Walk Wheel Cycle Trust annual Active Travel Challenge
  • Guidance on achieving the PHA’s 5 steps to wellbeing
  • To start fueling your own journey, get in touch contact Dianne.whyte@walkwheelcycletrust.org.ukor telephone: 07812 470791.

What’s on (April 2026 onwards)

Borrow a Bike Scheme

  • Free 2-week loan of a bicycle to try your commute (hybrid, folding, electric etc)
  • Collection/returns Tuesday’s only between 1pm – 7pm
  • Location: CS Lewis Square, Holywood Arches, Belfast.
  • Contact Dianne.whyte@walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk
  • Telephone: 07812 470791

Adult cycle skills training

  • Free one to one lessons for adult beginners, returners or for those wanting to learn to cycle or brush up on skills for the commute.  Bicycles and helmets can be provided.
  • Location: CS Lewis Square, Holywood Arches, Belfast
  • Contact Dianne.whyte@walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk.  Telephone: 07812 470791

Walking Month of May

  • FREE Lunchtime history walks, ditch the desk and take a 45-minute stroll back in time with us.

6th May 2026. 1.10pm – 1.55pm.

20th May 2026. 1.00pm – 1.45pm

Musgrave Park Lunchtime Cycle

  • Come join Walk Wheel Cycle Trust for a 30 minute lunchtime spin through Musgrave Park. Bikes, helmets and joy provided

Thursday 7th May 12.15pm & 1pm

Wednesday 10th June 12.15pm & 1.00pm

Women into Cycling 2-week programme 

Saturday 30th May & 6th June 2026 9am – 2.30pm

Active Travel Challenge 1-30th June

  • Join Northern Ireland’s Active Travel Challenge.  Walk, wheel, cycle or hop on public transport throughout the month of June; it’s better for your health, your wallet and the planet.  Free to join and open to everyone. Plus, there’s plenty of friendly competition and great prizes up for grabs including a Raleigh bike, shopping vouchers and free bus, train and cycle passes.
  • Sign up from mid-April atc.getmeactive.org.uk

Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop – Get summer ready

Wednesday 10th June 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Ride On Belfast (this is a Cycul event)

 

From Walking to Wheels: Deirdre’s Cycling Journey (June 2026)

Deirdre, a Medical Secretary with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, has transformed her lifestyle over the past few years, losing an incredible five stone through walking and healthy eating. But her journey didn’t stop there.

During a chance encounter in the lobby of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Deirdre met Dianne, Project Officer with Belfast Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (NI), who was promoting their Leading the Way, a free programme of practical support, training and advice to help  Belfast Trust staff to consider sustainable travel such as walking, wheeling, cycling or using public transport. After a friendly and encouraging chat, Deirdre felt inspired to take the next step in her wellbeing journey.

With Dianne’s support, she borrowed a fantastic e-bike through their free Borrow a Bike scheme—and hasn’t looked back since.

“I can’t believe it’s actually me!” Deirdre shares. “I loved cycling as a child but never carried it through into adulthood—until now, at the grand young age of 49!”

After enjoying several rides on her borrowed e-bike, Deirdre applied through the BHSCT Cycle to Work Scheme and is now the proud owner of a Carrera Vengeance Women’s E-Bike.

Cycling has become a regular part of her life. She now uses her bike for commuting to work and, just as importantly, for quality time with her son at the weekends. Together, they’re rediscovering the joy, freedom, and fun of cycling.

Deirdre’s journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to try something new—and that small steps can lead to life-changing results.

At 49, I got back on a bike—and it’s changed everything. From losing five stone to cycling to work and with my son, I’ve found a new freedom I never thought possible.”

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