Regular Weekly Rides
In association with Ilkley based clothing brand Fat Lad at the Back, setting off from The Commute every Monday evening at 6.30pm – The Commute Monday Social continues to grow with over 40 riders setting out – all year round!
Interested?
Participation is simple. Turn up Monday at 6/6.30pm and select the ride speed that best suits your ability.
The Commute Yorkshire Social are as our name suggests are social rides – We meet from 6 at The Commute Yorkshire cafe and leave at 6:30pm. We are typically out for 2 to 2 and a half hours, cycling approximately 20/30 miles, with average speeds designated in each ride.
Sign up to rides on Lets Ride…
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and properly maintained. Bring along water, basic bike repair kit and suitable clothing for Yorkshire weather. During winter make sure you have mud-guards and fully working lights! Riders participate at their own risk and to have their own insurance, we recommend British Cycling ride insurance.
No-one gets left behind on The Commute Yorkshire Social – we ride at the pace of the slowest in the group, waiting at the top of hills etc. Post ride celebration drinks are at Bar T’at in Ilkley. Everyone welcome.
Workshop events and Showcases
The Commute Yorkshire run Maintenance Courses, designed to help riders become proficient in looking after their bike. Courses cover…
WHEELS, TYRES AND TUBES
GEARS AND BRAKES
BROKEN CHAINS AND CLEANING – Q&A
1 Session £20 / 3 Sessions £50
Maintenance Courses, are held on Wednesday evenings and start around 7pm, with coffee and cake available!
Interested?
Great coffee and fabulous food
Cycling and coffee are a match made! At The Commute, coffee is our passion and this all starts by using the best direct trade beans and perfecting our recipe to produce an on point brew everytime.
As for our food, we offer a healthy, locally sourced selection of breakfast, brunch and lunchtime goodness – soups, sandwiches, paninis and more. Plus a freshly made supply of cakes and pastries. Veggie and vegan options available throughout our menu.
Retail and cycle workshop
At The Commute, we aim to offer all essential products to keep you cycling – along with our in-house workshop space, with onsite mechanic we can offer anything from a full bike strip down to a simple tyre swap.
Also we have an expanding range of clothing for all conditions, along with our very own custom kit designed by our pals at Paria.cc – Jerseys, bib shorts, base layers and accessories, we focus on working with independents to offer a bespoke selection of products. In addition, we offer cycling gifts, tee shirts and socks, all the essentials such as lights, tyres and mudguards too.