Cycle training programme sees huge increase in participation 19th December 2024 An adult cycle training programme in Hull has seen a huge increase in participants in 2024 as more people choose to make active and sustainable journeys. Rusty Riders is a free programme funded by Hull City Council and delivered by First Step Cycle, part of First Step Sports Group, from various locations in the city, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step SportsRusty Riders
Council appoints First Step Sports to deliver road safety provision in the city 15th January 2024 Hull City Council has committed to continuing cycle training for adults and pedestrian skills training for children through sessions delivered by First Step Sports Group. The new contract agreed by the council with the physical activity and training provider will see the popular ‘Rusty Riders’ cycle programme, which provides free cycle training to help adults […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step SportsHull Primary SchoolsRusty Riders
Hull resident Kate shares why she bikes to work on Cycle to Work Day 2022 4th August 2022 On Thursday 4 August it’s Cycle to Work Day, and people up and down the country will be using their pedal power to make a journey into work. Hull resident Kate Leeming cycles to and from work everyday. The journey from her home in Blenheim Street to the Guildhall in Hull city centre is just […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Community cycle hubsCycle to Work DayKate LeemingRusty Riders
Residents encouraged to take up free cycle lessons 25th September 2020 People in Hull are being encouraged to take up free cycling lessons. The Rusty Riders scheme is a training course for adults who want to brush up on their cycling skills. The two-and-a-half-hour session is designed to refresh the skills of adults returning to cycling by preparing them to cycle safely on Hull’s roads. As […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleEnnerdale cycle trackpop-up cycle lanesRusty Riders
Cyclists urged to make use of pop-up cycle lanes 13th August 2020 Cyclists in Hull are being urged to make use of the city’s pop-up cycle lanes. The advice comes as Hull City Council works to install segregated cycle lanes to provide extra safety measures for cyclists using some of the city’s most busy roads. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment, said: “We […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleHumberside Policepop-up cycle lanesRusty Riders
Pop-up cycle lanes in Hull seeing more get on their bikes 24th July 2020 Pop-up cycle lanes are becoming a key feature of Hull’s transport infrastructure as more people opt to use this greener form of travel. As a result of lockdown, cycling has increased by 29 per cent in the Yorkshire and Humber region. And to support this shift towards a more active Hull, Hull City Council wants […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingOperation Safe Passpop-up cycle lanesRusty Riders
Free cycling lessons for rusty riders in Hull 2nd July 2020 People in Hull are being encouraged to take up free cycling lessons. The Rusty Riders scheme is a training course for adults who wish to brush up on their cycling skills. The two-and-a-half-hour session is designed to refresh the skills of adults returning to cycling by preparing them to cycle safely on Hull’s roads. Councillor […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingFirst Step SportsHumberside PoliceOperation Safe PassRusty Riders
