Fun cycling activities for children during the school holidays
We offer holiday cycling sessions for all abilities - from first pedals to velodrome track cycling. Download the posters below to see session dates, locations and how to book - spaces are limited and fill quickly each holiday.
Types of holday activities for kids
First-time riders
Our hugely popular Learn to Ride sessions help children aged 4+ take their first independent pedal strokes in a safe, supportive environment with friendly instructors.
Bikes can be provided if needed and our next sessions take place at Markeaton Park during the May half-term holidays.
Spaces always fill quickly, so download the poster below to view session dates and booking details.
Building confidence and riding further
Our New to Two Wheels sessions (ages 4-8) support young riders who can already pedal independently and want to build confidence and control.
Our Holiday Club Ride sessions (ages 6-12) include a fun skills activity followed by a guided ride on a traffic-free route - ideal for children ready to ride a little further.
Download the poster below to see May half-term dates, locations and booking information. Spaces are limited and advance booking is essential.
Try velodrome track cycling
A velodrome is a purpose-built indoor cycling track with smooth banked corners designed for track cycling.
Our Track Day sessions give young riders aged 9-16 the chance to ride on the indoor velodrome at Derby Arena using specialist track bikes provided by Cycle Derby. The day includes skills activities and coached track riding and is suitable for confident riders who are new to track cycling as well as those with some experience.
Download the poster below for the date and details of our upcoming session in the May half term.
Book Now
Spaces on Cycle Derby holiday sessions are limited and advance booking is essential.
For the latest updates on holiday activities as soon as they’re released, follow us on Facebook at The Cycle Derby.
If you’re unsure which session is right for your child, the Cycle Derby team are happy to help. Get in touch with us at cyclederby@derby.gov.uk or by calling 07827 879647.
Testimonial
We did the Learn to Ride class today and were blown away with the progress our daughter made in 50min. From balance bike at the start of the session, to a pedal trike to develop pedal strokes, and then on to pedalling unaided at the end of the session! The instructors were all fantastic! You’ll definitely see us again, with our youngest, when it’s her turn and for the development workshops for our new rider. Thank you so much!
Hi just wanted to say how brilliant the learn to ride session was at Markeaton last week. The guys who helped my daughter were fab and in 5 days she's gone from only ever having sat on a bike twice (and peddling backwards!) to being able to confidently ride a bike without any help or stabilisers. We'll definitely be booking for our younger children when they're old enough. Thanks again Claire.
Thank you Cycle Derby – the children had an absolutely fantastic time yesterday at the velodrome! ...I was so impressed by them all and I think it's fair to say, they exceeded their own expectations!.
Testimonial
We did the Learn to Ride class today and were blown away with the progress our daughter made in 50min. From balance bike at the start of the session, to a pedal trike to develop pedal strokes, and then on to pedalling unaided at the end of the session! The instructors were all fantastic! You’ll definitely see us again, with our youngest, when it’s her turn and for the development workshops for our new rider. Thank you so much!
Hi just wanted to say how brilliant the learn to ride session was at Markeaton last week. The guys who helped my daughter were fab and in 5 days she's gone from only ever having sat on a bike twice (and peddling backwards!) to being able to confidently ride a bike without any help or stabilisers. We'll definitely be booking for our younger children when they're old enough. Thanks again Claire.