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Cycle City

The Bradford district presents a great opportunity for cycling enthusiasts to embark on an exhilarating short break. With its impressive track record of hosting world-renowned cycling events such as the Tour de France, Tour de Yorkshire, and the UCI Championships.  It’s also fantastic for families and casual cyclists with a fine mix of hills, flat routes, towpaths, off-road trails and dedicated cycle paths.

STAY & EXPLORE

There are a variety of accommodation options to choose from when planning your visit to Bradford. If you prefer a more traditional experience, you can opt for hotels, guesthouses or B&Bs. However, if you prefer more independence, holiday lodges and serviced apartments are a good choice.

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CYCLE INSPIRATION

Select a route and book your accommodation while bicycling through the Bradford District:
TOUR DE YORKSHIRE (ADVANCED ROAD ROUTE)

Distance: 60 Miles (96.5km) 
Classification: Advanced 
Start: Bradford 
Finish: Haworth 
Duration: 4 Hours. 
If you’re up for a challenge, why not try re-tracing the Tour de Yorkshire route? In 2017 the third stage, nicknamed the Yorkshire Terrier, set off from City Park, Bradford and this excerpt takes in the first section of this iconic stage, culminating with a finish at the top of Haworth Main Street. A favourite for both the professional cyclists and the hundreds of spectators lining the road, the route continues from Bradford out to Shipley and Ilkley before looping out into the Yorkshire Dales and returning into Bradford district through Silsden and Keighley before taking on the iconic Côte de Haworth which also featured in the 2014 Grand Départ.

BINGLEY BASH

Distance: 14 Miles 
Classification: Advanced 
Start: Bingley 
Finish: Bingley Duration: 2-3 Hours. 
One of the oldies but goodies in the Bradford area is the Bingley Bash. It’s quick, varied and gives you the chance to see some great Yorkshire countryside, taking in views of St Ives, Harden Moor, Cullingworth, and Wilsden. If you’ve got 2 – 3 hrs to spare you can bomb around here with a big smile on your face

AIREDALE GREENWAY (CANAL TOW PATH ROUTE)

Distance: 16 Miles (25.7km) 
Classification: Intermediate 
Start: Keighley 
Finish: Shipley 
Duration: 1.5 Hours 
The Airedale Greenway is part of a larger cycling route connecting Keighley, Bingley, Saltaire and Shipley with Route 696 of the National Cycle network, which follows the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Discover a route that takes in beautiful countryside, rich industrial history, stunning scenery, galleries, shops, museums, the longest canal in the country and even a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

COUNTRYSIDE ROUTE: GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY TRAIL 
Distance: 3 Mile Round Trip (with opportunities to extend the ride) 
Classification: Intermediate 
Start: Cullingworth 
Finish: Queensbury 
Duration: 30 Minutes 
This trail is a work in progress, but the completion of the first section over two spectacular viaducts enables cyclists to enjoy day rides in this picturesque corner of Brontë country. This route intersects with National Route 69 and gives you the opportunity to cross the Grade II listed Hewenden viaduct, with spectacular views across this wooded valley.

Find out more information about cycle routes at cyclebradford.org.uk