Windsor Cycle Hub

The Windsor Cycle Hub meets EVERY Saturday just before 11am at The Swan.

On Christmas Break until January 4th.

Read about Bike Donations here.

From 11am until 12.30pm, members will be on hand to offer safety checks, bike security marking, help or advice on repairs and answer any other bike-related questions. Want help with puncture repair, chain lubrication, tyres pumping, safety check, or just a good old chat about anything bike–related? Pop down in this hour and they will be happy to help. To help them plan how many volunteers are required and for insurance purposes, it would help them a lot if can you use their booking form in advance - thanks in advance. Usually at The Swan unless it is a special event.

The guided ride will sets-off at 11am promptly so please be there fifteen minutes beforehand. Unless a special event, it departs from The Swan. It is always hosted by one of the approved guides of the Windsor Cycle Hub. These rides are usually in and around the environs of Windsor, Eton and the surrounding area. They are informative both about the area and about cycling too. The Guides want to share their cycling passion with you.

A level 1 ride is on the first Saturday of the each month, level 2 the second saturday, level 3 on the third Saturday, and level 4 of the fourth Saturday of the month. If there is a fifth Saturday, then WCH will have a special event - watch out on social media and our emails for news.

To save time on Saturday morning (and help us plan) by registering in advance! We need to register all riders as this is required for insurance purposes. We would appreciate if people could arrive by fifteen minutes in advance to allow us to do the necessary checks (e.g. safety, registration, etc) before we set off.

To learn more about what to wear and what to expect on any of our guided rides, please have a look at WCH website. There are six different classifications so it is well worth a wee look. And don't panic, there is most certainly going to be a ride for you coming soon. All welcome! Contact details for WCH are at the foot of this page should you have any questions or want more information. WCH are here to help you get back cycling on a regular basis.

Bike Donations for Windsor Cycle Hub are FULL!

Please DO NOT leave bikes for the WCH at The Swan at this time. The WCH and also the pub have no space for them and disposal is both time consuming and costly.

Thanks to the community's generosity, WCH has got plenty of bikes to refurbish, but has no room for more. So, they have to be very selective for now and will only accept bikes if they are in very good condition and they can be quickly reallocated to people who need them. If you've a potential bike you wish to donate, please email some photos of it to: info@WindsorCycleHub.org If the bike's suitable, WCH will reply with instructions.

Again, for now please DO NOT leave bikes at The Swan.

Windsor Cycle Hub is a community-focused bike hub based at The Swan, Clewer. Our objective is to increase the accessibility of cycling in and around Windsor. We meet every Saturday 11-12pm, where we offer help and advice on any bike maintenance you need. We are a HUB and not a club so we are open to absolutely anyone that can benefit from cycling. Know reasons or barriers that prevent you from cycling? Let us know! Either pop down in our Saturday session or send over an email. We want to hear what you want.

WCH are affiliated to the Maidenhead Cycle Hub and have organised Dr Bike events at The Swan, such as in April and May of this year. The Swan is extremely happy to host WCH and look forward to an exciting partnership over the coming years.

The object of WCH to promote cycling for all throughout the Windsor community through activities to encourage residents and visitors into or back to cycling, including recycling affordable bicycles, teaching mechanical skills, sharing knowledge and resource, and running events and rides. In doing so it will make Windsor a better and more sustainable place to live.

Activities that WCH proposes to undertake to carry out its purpose include: Providing cycle safety and security checks, providing and teaching basic cycle maintenance, organising group rides and cycle hunts, encouraging people to take up or return to cycling.

WCH is registered as a charity in England & Wales, Charity No.: 1195024.

SwanFest was on at The Swan on the 20th August 2023, so WCH moved to Swayers Close for a very special meeting. They evangelised cycling, had a guided ride and even set up a bike kitchen (which was well attended).

WCH celebrated the Queen's Jubilee with a special ride and a very small glass of champagne. A fabulous time was had by all.

Here are some photos when the Group got together on 19th June 2021, the day after the famous England - Scotland game in the Euros. All sprite and ready to go.

These are some photos taken on April 24th 2021 when the Group had their first informal get together. It was a 'word-of-mouth' event to test the water. It was a real success and now we have the Windsor Cycle Hub at The Swan.

As you can see, WCH is for all ages, all abilities and is a dedicated to supporting the people of Windsor to enjoy cycling in, & around, our historic town. We also welcome cycling visitors too!

Please also consult our Events Diaries for more photos or visit WCH's Facebook page.

The official launch of the Windsor Cycle Hub coincided with the start of CyclingUK's national Bike Week on Sunday 30th May, 2021. The Courtyard and The Coach House were busy with locals who had come to enjoy the cycling fun and festivities!

The team at the Windsor Cycle Hub took some photos which can be found in our May '21 Events Diary entry.

The benefits of keeping fit and active throughout our lives cannot be overstated. It improves wellbeing, helps keep our waistlines in check and means we can enjoy a healthier lifestyle for longer.

For the Prince Philip Trust Fund being able to support community groups and charities to keep local residents moving and active is a great use of grant funding.

The Windsor Cycle Hub have their own dedicated website. This has more information about the bike kitchen, the guided rides and useful hints and tips about routes, equipment and the likes.

Please visit the website regularly to see how WCH grows. WCH also publish to Cycling UK which is very popular for cyclists.

The main ways to contact WCH are: