About Us
RideWise is a charity that is dedicated to education and support for the environmental benefits of green forms of transport, helps thousands of people each year to gain travel independence, reduce reliance on fossil fuel vehicles and helps to break the barriers of isolation, inactivity, mental health and transport poverty by supporting people through active travel. At RideWise, we believe that affordable, accessible and green forms transport should never be a barrier – through a range of support, walking and cycling can transform lives and communities.
About Us
RideWise is a charity that is dedicated to education and support for the environmental benefits of green forms of transport, helps thousands of people each year to gain travel independence, reduce reliance on fossil fuel vehicles and helps to break the barriers of isolation, inactivity, mental health and transport poverty by supporting people through active travel. At RideWise, we believe that affordable, accessible and green forms transport should never be a barrier – through a range of support, walking and cycling can transform lives and communities.
What's on?
Current Services...
As a charity, we rely on donations and grant funding to enable us to keep our projects running and provide the free services that the communities across Nottinghamshire have come to enjoy...
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Funding can take a while to come through, but as soon it's available, it's all hands on the RideWise deck to get the new sessions up and running!
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To see what programmes are currently available, check here and always keep an eye on our social media for any new project launches.
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If you see something you like - you can make your booking here
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Any questions, please contact customerservices@ridewise.org.uk
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TRAVEL WELL - FREE Adult Cycling Sessions, Dr Bike and Build a Bike.
FREE Sessions for Nottingham City Adults 18+
Various dates and venues in Nottingham - Ongoing
BOOKING REQUIRED - All dates are listed on the booking site
Available for Adults that are in Bulwell, Bulwell Hall, Snape Wood, Crabtree Farm, Highbury Vale, Aspley Estate, Beechdale, Bells Lane Estate, Bilborough, Broxtowe, Strelley Estate, St Ann’s and Sneinton
STAPLEFORD
NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS FROM 9AM - 1PM FOR BIKE SALES, SERVICING & REPAIRS
(CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY ON THESE DATES - 09/08, 13/09, 20/09, 27/09, 1/10 & 08/11/2026)
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RideWise Bike Shop at Ilkeston Road, Recreation Ground Car Park, Stapleford NG9 8JL
Our qualified mechanics will be on hand for minor repairs, servicing and advice on all things bike, and we also have a selection of pre-loved bikes for sale!
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If you'd like to donate any unwanted bikes, you can drop them off here when we're open! Thank you!
AUGUST ONLY - FAMILY CYCLING SESSIONS
FREE Learn to Ride & Cycle Confidence sessions for all ages
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BOOKING REQUIRED - All dates are listed on the booking site
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Rushcliffe Arena car park, Rugby Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 7HY
East Leake Leisure Centre car park, Lantern Ln, East Leake, LE12 6QN
Rectory field, Keyworth Village Hall, Elm Avenue, Keyworth, NG12 5AN
Jubilee Clubhouse car park, Loughborough Rd, Ruddington, NG11 6NH
Bingham Road Playing Fields MUGA, Bingham Rd, Radcliffe on Trent, NG12 2GP
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PRIVATE CYCLING LESSONS FOR ALL AGES
Currently unavailable - see all Cycling sessions currently available on Bookwhen
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Contact customerservices@ridewise.org.uk
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SMOOTHIE BIKE HIRE
​£150 Daily Hire includes:
1 Static Smoothie Bike & Stand
Blending Jugs
Recipe Ideas
Bike Tools & Demo
Include 1 additional smoothie bike for £50!
Other packages are available.
To find out more or book one of our Smoothie Bike packages - Click HERE
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WALK LEADER TRAINING WORKSHOPS
​Our workshops provide everything a volunteer Walk Leader will expect in terms of quality and content.
It will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to lead guided walks within an urban
or local neighbourhood setting.​​​​​​​​​
18+ - Ideally will have attended a group walk (not essential)
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​ONLINE WORKSHOPS
10AM UNTIL 3.30PM - £100PP
Email muratbasaran@ridewise.org.uk for more info
All dates are on the booking site BOOK HERE
RIDEWISE BIKE SHOPS
​​​​RideWise Bike Shop on Priory Island, Off the A52, Nottingham NG9 2SF
Usual opening times are Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 3pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
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Our brilliant mechanics service, repair and modify bikes - and we always have a great selection of second-hand bikes for sale to suit all budgets!
​Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground Car Park, Stapleford NG9 8JL
NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS FROM 9AM - 1PM FOR BIKE SALES, SERVICING & REPAIRS
(CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY - 09/08, 13/09, 20/09, 1/10 & 08/11/2026)
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​​Find out more about our Bike Shops HERE
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Always best to check our social media or call ahead, as we sometimes take a holiday!
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Call the Bike Shop on 07874 353999 or email us at customerservices@ridewise.org.uk