ReCycle Rides

2012-01-27T11:05:00.002Z

Millennium Park Launch.

The official opening of the Heeley Millennium Park BMX pump track and mountain bike trail was a great success, with novice and expert cyclists keen to try out the new facility.

The event celebrated the completion of the 1st phase of work on the Community Spaces Flagship project by Heeley Development Trust.

The changes to the park have received overwhelmingly positive responses. Local people had the opportunity to mark the park with their own planted trees and instructors from Recycle Bikes helped cyclists to exploit their skills and gain knowledge on the new trail.

As part as of the revamp, new play facilities have been constructed and extensive tree and shrub planting has been implemented with help from local schools, volunteers, Sheffield City Councils Tree Officer and Tinsley Tree Project.

Andy Jackson, Heeley Development Trust Manager, said at the launch: “‘Parks are vital to the way that cities work, they are the lungs of our cities, offering moments of calm, a chance to see wildlife on your doorstep. They define the character and landscape of our neighbourhoods, contributing to health, wellbeing and the economy.

“Given how important they are, it amazes me how difficult it is to fund their maintenance and how quickly their budgets are reduced. This funding from Community Spaces has transformed our park, rekindling local people’s interest and getting people excited and involved again.”

The Heeley Millennium Park is the largest community owned and managed park in Sheffield and has undergone major transformation over the last few months.

The next phase of work on the park will include the installation of new climbing boulders, a multi use games area, an art trail and further shrub and herbaceous planting. Once the full programme of work is completed, the park will be one of a kind, reflecting the countryside on the outskirts of Sheffield, giving users a ‘peek into the Peaks.’

Get over here and give it a go!

2011-12-12T15:10:00.009Z

Riding in the mud:

So now's the time of year when mountain biking becomes a bit colder and very muddy.
Now, I love playing in the mud as a (sort of) grown up, but it's worth thinking -if it's really that muddy, should I ride it?

You can easily clean your self, clothes and bike when you get home, but what will that trail look like next time?

I'm not riding lots of the local trails during the winter (apart from when the ground's frozen) to not damage the trails. You can turn them into muddy puddles really quickly, which also causes the trail to widen, damaging the natural environment.

If you're planning a ride, think about how it will be compared to summer, and whether it's going to be worth it, and save some for the best weather.

Been speaking to many people who were in the Showroom last week watching From the Inside Out - great MTB film, riders doing HUGE stuff in beautiful British Columbia with posh cameras - trailer below:

2011-11-07T10:53:00.004Z

Anti Social Behaviour in Meersbrook:

Seen here:
The local Safer Neighbourhoods Team have reported that they will be switching priorities to concentrate on dealing with anti-social behaviour in Meersbrook Park.

Following the latest Police and Communities Together meeting priorities have been amended. Police will up their activity to tackle yobs in Meersbrook Park, particularly at the skate park.

There have been two muggings in the normally crime free Park over the last few weeks. Also criminal damage and vandalism has been a problem, with a new wood sculpture upended and a feature in the playground being set on fire.

If you experience any anti-social behaviour, please report it.

We'd also like to say, we've only seen nice respectful behaviour from kids and young people using the bowl, and hope to see more of it as well as nice riding.

In the meantime, here's an excellent professional display of no handed bike moves. Don't try this at home or on the street...

"Golden Tree" by Martin Brooks from Ninian Doff on Vimeo.

2011-10-07T14:02:00.014+01:00

Half Term Cycling:

We're running three days of free cycling events in half term, including linking up with Meersbrook Park Tree Day on 27th October.

Monday 24th October: Greenhill Park.
North Shore, Games and Skills session. 1pm - 3:30pm

Wednesday 26th October: Greenhill Park.
North Shore, Games and Skills session. 12pm - 4pm

Thursday 27th October: Meersbrook Park.
North Shore, Games and Skills session. 12pm - 4pm

For any of the sessions, you need to fill in a consent form - click link below to download one:
http://recyclebikes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Consent-Form-PAYP.pdf
You are allowed to bring your own bike and helmet.
We'll bring bikes, helmets and everything else.

Email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com, or call 0114 250 7717 if you've got any questions.

Now two videos from Mutiny - one based in England with quite a few Sheffield venues in there (and at least one Sheffield rider), and the other a beautifully shot American film with some stunning riding in.

LGM - England from Mutiny Bikes on Vimeo.

Denton/Fort Worth TX from Mutiny Bikes on Vimeo.

2011-09-16T10:47:00.006+01:00

What we did this summer

& Last Saturday Club

It’s been a right busy summer! We’ve been taking bikes and the ‘Not Shore’ obstacle course all over - including Heeley Festival, Lowedges, Cliffhanger, Ecclesall & Wheata Woods, Parkwood Springs, York, Bradford and Liverpool. That’s all as well as Last Saturday Club at Greenhill Park and Meersbrook Park. We’ve really enjoyed riding with loads of folks and are looking forward to a last few sessions in half term before the bad weather comes in.

I’d really like to thank Barclays Spaces for Sport and the CTC, amongst others, for continuing to support us to deliver free sessions to the young people of Sheffield.

It's Last Saturday Club at Greenhill and Meersbrook on 24th September, and we hope to see you there. 11:30am Greenhill, 2:30pm Meersbrook.

Make sure you’re on our mailing list to find out about the free events running in half term – email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com for details or to get on the list. On your bikes!

2011-07-26T12:17:00.002+01:00

It's Summer, Let's Ride:

It's the summer holidays and we've got a programme of rides to get involved with.
This includes free guided Mountain Bike Rides for 8-13 year olds, but you must book on for these. Email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com soon for your place.

Dates:

30th July: Last Saturday Club
11:30-13:30 at Greenhill.
14:30-16:30 at Meersbrook

1st August: Ecclesall Woods Mountain bike ride
10:00-12:30: Introduction to basic techniques and trails.
13:00-14:30: Intermediate session - further trails and techniques.
Please email or call to book.

9th August: Wheata Woods Mountain bike ride
10:00-12:30: Introduction to basic techniques and trails.
13:00-14:30: Intermediate session - further trails and techniques.
Please email or call to book.

11th August: Wheata Woods Mountain bike ride
10:00-12:30: Introduction to basic techniques and trails.
13:00-14:30: Intermediate session - further trails and techniques.
Please email or call to book.

14th August: Lowedges Festival, Greenhill Park.
North Shore, Games and Skills session. 12:00 - 16:00

27th August: Last Saturday Club
CANCELLED due to staff shortages.

24th September: Last Saturday Club
11:30-13:30 at Greenhill.
14:30-16:30 at Meersbrook

Please call or email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com to book onto the mountain bike sessions.

For any of the sessions, you need to fill in a consent form.
You are allowed to bring your own bike and helmet.
We'll bring bikes, helmets and everything else.

Hope to see you there!

2011-04-13T10:16:00.005+01:00

Ride this Easter:

We're running three sessions next week at Greenhill and Meersbrook, and we want you there on a bike!

We'll be running North Shore sessions as well as lots of games and maybe some sessions in the skate bowl (Meersbrook) and on the ramps (Greenhill).

All the sessions run from 12pm til 4pm. You need consent forms. We'll bring bikes, helmets and everything else.

Dates:
Meersbrook:20/4/11 Weds
Greenhill: 21/4/11 Thurs
Meersbrook:22/4/11 Fri

And don't forget Last Saturday Club is coming up in a couple of weeks - 30th April.
11:30-13:30 at Greenhill.
14:30-16:30 at Meersbrook

Lovely video below:
Local lads in Sheffield, with some lovely cameras and riding.
Well worth checking them out on Vimeo - lots more local vids.

2011-02-17T10:19:00.006Z

Learn & share BMX Skills for the next 5 weeks @ Meersbrook Bowl.

Come along and work on dropping in and pumping round the bowl as well as some games on the tennis courts.

3pm while 5pm. Tuesdays. Starting on 22nd Feb, running through til 22nd March

Who knows, you could be as good as Drew Bezanson soon:

SIMPLE SESSION 2011 - Drew Bezanson from JC Pieri on Vimeo.

Seen on Prollyisnotprobably.

2011-02-07T09:39:00.011Z

ReCycle Rides is back this month

It's the return of ReCycle Rides including Last Saturday Club this month. It's been a busy, snowy windy time the last few months and we've not managed to ride that much.

We've secured some more funding to run activities at Meersbrook and Greenhill this spring and hope to run lots of stuff through the year.
To receive up to date information, please sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of the site, or email ed - bmx@heeleydevtrust.com

Everything we're running is free and open access. We're running four events in half term, come and give it a go.

Programme:

Tues 22nd Feb: After School BMX Club 15:00-17:00
Bike Club focussing on BMX riding in the bowl,
but all welcome as long as you can ride
without stabilizers.
This is running Every Tues for 5 weeks!
Come to get your bike skills.

Weds 23rd Feb: Meersbrook North Shore and BMX day 12:00-16:00
Half term event with North Shore obstacle course
Come see if you can ride the course. Also
playing games on the tennis courts and just
having fun on bikes.

Fri 25th Feb: Greenhill North Shore and BMX day 12:00-16:00
Half term event with North Shore obstacle course
Come see if you can ride the course. Lets
have fun on bikes.

Sat 26th Feb: Last Saturday Club.
11:30am-1:30pm: Greenhill LSC in Greenhill Park
2:30pm - 4:30pm: Meersbrook LSC in Meersbrook Park
Last Saturday Club - Last Saturday of the Month.
Give it a go!

And here's something we won't be trying. This month Bienve Aguado performed the first ever double front flip on a bike. Worth a look:

2010-12-10T10:57:00.003Z

ReCycle Launch Elements

We've launched a new venture this week - Elements: The Sheffield Mountainbike School

We're teaching adults the elements of mountain biking and running guided rides around the Peak.

To find out more, check out our new flyer for it here:

http://bit.ly/fZxdXm

And, in case anyone needs more videos of playing on bikes, here's more Danny Macaskill. Sure sponsership is doing him well...

2010-11-17T11:02:00.009Z

It got cold!

Weather's really drawing in now, and the woods are just a bit too wet to ride the mountain bike - difficult to ride and you'll really damage trails riding them now. Best to wait til it gets a bit drier, or freezes. Instead, I've been going out on the BMX to Meersbrook and Millhouses, and the road bike into the Peaks.

Half Term: We had a great time working with folks in Greenhill, Parson Cross and Meersbrook over the school holidays, and looking forward to starting up BMX clubs again in the new year.
It's just too wet and cold at the minute to run the club, as we'd probably have to cancel it.
BUT, you can still ride your bike! Gloves and a beanie hat under your helmet will go a long way.

Sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of the site, if you haven't already.

While it's raining, time to watch some videos of people riding, and to sort your own bike out with a service.

Enjoy:

Danny MacAskill's new video:

And some Dirt Jumping from over the pond:

2010-10-19T10:20:00.005+01:00

Half Term with ReCycle Rides:

We've got free events running in half term, and want you to come ride with us.

We've got some BMX and more general bike skills sessions running, and we're also taking our North Shore course out and about. Come and have a go! We'll be taking bikes, helmets and pads, or you can bring your own. Come and try out your skills!
Please note change of time for Meersbrook Last Saturday Club.

Programme:

Tues 26th: Parson Cross BMX Park

13:00 – 15:00 BMX Park skills and bike games

Weds 27th: Meersbrook Park North Shore

12:00 – 16:00 North Shore obstacle course

Fri 29th: Greenhill Park North Shore

12:00 – 16:00 North Shore obstacle course

Sat 30th: Greenhill Last Sat Club

11:30 – 13:30 BMX park skills and games

Sat 30th: Meersbrook Last Sat Club

14:30 – 16:30 BMX park skills and games

Now, video of the month for me is some homegrown talent. Check this out. The video is beautifully shot, features some excellent riding by Tom Kilkoyne. Other than being a bit compressed, seems like a pretty flawless edit...

Tom Peters' 'Bike Stunts'

2010-09-23T15:58:00.004+01:00

LSC Cancelled!

I am really sorry to say that, due to staffing problems, we will not be able to run Last Saturday Club this weekend. We will be running the October LSC as the last one of the year, and also will be putting on events in half term.
Sorry to do this to you, we hope it won't happen again.

ED

PS: in the meantime - have a look at this!
Seen on FixedGearBlog

EMBED-Cool Freestyle Tricks On Lame Bike

2010-09-14T16:09:00.005+01:00

BMX - Chapeltown and a video:

We were down in Chapeltown at the weekend, working with loads of kids running a best trick and time trial competition at Charlton Brook. Thanks to the Friend of Charlton Brook for asking us to come along, and to all the riders who got involved.
We saw some amazing skills and tricks, reminding me of a video I saw on the tube last week:

Beautifully smooth natural looking riding, and ridiculously good tricks. And one of the best shot bmx videos I've seen in a long time. Check it out! Anyone out there got their own videos?

2010-08-24T10:09:00.006+01:00

Come to Meersbrook Park this weekend!

We'll be running our Last Saturday Club in the Skate Bowl and on the Courts from 1pm while 3pm.As ever, it's all free. just turn up.

As usual, there'll be bikes and helmets to borrow. Consent will be needed if you've not been this year already, and everyone will have to give me some details for the register.

We've been working on some new games on bikes too - get ready for (no-contact) jousting and more...

In the meantime, have a look at this video of some dirt jumping from America...

Ride safe 'til then...

2010-08-13T11:20:00.008+01:00

Summer Busy-ness!

We've been having a lot of fun on bikes already this summer, but not all of it in the Steel City. We've been to Festivals such as Cliffhanger and Peace in the Park. We've been working with the CTC and Sheffield Council Woodlands team doing mountainbike skills sessions. And we've been to various events round the country.

We followed Nigel Mansell on his recent charity ride around the UK- more details here
We took our portable North Shore course, including the see-saw above, to Cardiff, Chester and Blackpool. We had a really good day, working with different children from different cities was a pleasure. We were all very tired after long days, but it was a truly wonderful experience.

2010-06-25T10:46:00.004+01:00

Meersbrook Park Biking This Weekend

We'll be in Meersbrook Park on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend from 1pm on both days.
Saturday is Last Saturday Club, 1pm til 3pm. Games on the courts, skills in the Skate Bowl.
Sunday is a day of North Shore, 1pm til 4pm. Come and try to clear the line.

We'll have bikes, helmets and kit. You'll need consent from an adult.

Hope to see you there!

2010-06-09T14:42:00.002+01:00

Peace in the Park

We'll be taking the North Shore to Peace in the Park this Saturday (12th June). It's a free festival in the Ponderosa Park, Sheffield. It's going to be here: GOOGLE MAP
So, come see exciting new bits of North Shore, have a go and explore one of Sheffield's biggest, best festivals. More details here: Peace in the Park Website

See you there!

2010-05-24T14:03:00.004+01:00

Last Saturday Club is on!

We'll be in Meersbrook park skate bowl on Saturday 29th May for a session between 1 and 3pm. We'll also be working with Cycle Speedway (explanation here). An old British discipline of cycling, great fun and really exciting.

We'll be in the bowl, on the courts, and have some new bits of North Shore to play on. We'll bring bikes and helmets, so you've no excuse. Come and have a ride, bring your mates.

See you there!

2010-04-27T14:15:00.005+01:00

North Shore in New Zealand, Singletrack in South Yorks

Great little Video from PinkBike's Video of the Day. Full suspension MTBs on some singletrack and North Shore. Nice tunes, great landscape and some sweet riding. Enjoy.

And, a great video put up by Singletrack magazine of Robbie Rickman riding down Stanage Edge on a steel hardtail made by local bike company Cotic.

Cotic on Stanage from Singletrack Magazine on Vimeo.

2010-04-21T14:30:00.004+01:00

Tunnel Fun down south

Video of a BMX competition in Brighton. Please scuse the american accents, and focus on the mint riding:

2010-04-20T11:00:00.002+01:00

LSC is this Saturday!

Please come down to Meersbrook Park this Saturday to come and have a ride!

We'll be in the bowl, on the courts, and possibly on the North Shore if we have time.

See you there!

2010-03-24T09:44:00.001Z

Last Saturday Club is coming again!

Hopefully the weather will be kind to us, and we'll be able to get in the bowl. Come along, 1 til 3pm this Saturday in Meersbrook Park, near the skate bowl. Bring yourself, and someone to sign a consent form!

2010-02-23T11:45:00.002Z

Last Saturday Club this week!

If the weather is kind to us, we will be back in Meersbrook Park this Saturday for Last Saturday Club. Depending on conditions, we will be working in the skate bowl and on the tennis courts, maybe with a bit of North Shore. Bring yourself, a bike if you have one, (or borrow one of ours), and a parent to sign a consent form.
Hope to see you there!

2010-01-19T16:14:00.002Z

Feb Half term MTB ride

It's winter, but we don't stop riding. We're trying to organise a mountainbike ride for some riders this winter.
We're running it as an advanced beginners ride. You must have ridden off-road before, conditions may be wet, or very cold, or both. We are aiming it at 11 - 13year olds, but email anyway if you're interested.

If you want to come along, email ed - bmx@heeleydevtrust.com

2010-01-19T16:10:00.004Z

ReCycle Bikes are holding our first Bike Jumble Sale.

Saturday 13th of February 2010 at the Heeley Institute on Gleadless Road, S2 3AE. Open from 9am until 12.30am.

Stalls - £6 inside, £3 outside (outdoor stall holders please bring your own tables, max size 4’ wide, Open for stallholders from 7.30am).

Entry - £1 (£5 before 9am)

Refreshments available

Ring 0114 2507717 or email info@recyclebikes.co.uk to book a stall.

2009-12-02T14:11:00.003Z

Recycle Rides in New Heeley Voice

Recycle Rides has been featured in the latest version of the Heeley Voice local newsletter. We're featured on page 7, and you can check it out here.

Click to launch the full edition in a new window.

2009-11-18T10:42:00.004Z

Winter rides:

Just because it's winter, don't stop riding! We're trying to organise a Mountain Bike ride for some riders this winter, maybe in the woods, maybe in Peak. We will have to balance any group we take out in terms of ability and age. So, if you want to come along, let us know - email ed - bmx@heeleydevtrust.com

2009-11-11T10:22:00.022Z

Summer's over,
Winter's nearly here.

We had a great time in Half Term, we took our 'Not Sure North Shore' Course to the Manor and Meersbrook Park and had loads of kids come and give it a go. Both see saws were out, and proved very popular, kids as young as 4 giving it a go.

At Last Saturday Club, we found the bowl in bad condition, there were too many leaves and a pool of water, so we stuck to the courts. We had two groups, doing classic games like 'Glass Wall', 'Sumo' and 'Slow Race' as well as some new skills - trackstanding in a box and hopping the front wheel. We also had a group led by Karlos, passing on some of his tricks. Endo to wheelie in one move, riding backwards and bunny-hops. Silas and Charlie did really well.

We're going to stop the LSC in Meersbrook park for a couple of months, as the bowl and courts were quite slippy this month.We'll be back next year for sure.

On your bikes!
Ed

2009-10-19T11:39:00.004+01:00

Half Term Programme

Finalised our Half Term programme, and here it is:

Tuesday 27th @ Manor Fields district park
North Shore Course, 1pm til 3pm

Wednesday 28th @ Meersbrook Park
North Shore Course, 1pm til 3pm

Saturday 31st @ Meersbrook Park
Last Saturday Club - BMXs, skate bowl and games on the courts.

Hope to see you there.
If you need any info, give us a ring or email
0114 2500 613 or bmx@heeleydevtrust.com

2009-10-19T10:54:00.008+01:00

Jamie's Pictures

Double peg grind at Millhouses paddling pools

Tail Whip in town

Hutcliffe Woods on a custom Miracco

Jamie, one of our regular riders at Last Saturday Club, sent in some great pictures of him riding - mostly on his Mongoose bmx.
Drop your comments below.

2009-10-13T15:08:00.004+01:00

Send us your pics! Send us your pics by emailing them to bmx@heeleydevtrust.com and we'll put the best ones on the website. Hopefully you'll be able to upload your own pics direct to the site soon. Watch this space.

2009-10-05T14:13:00.003+01:00

Last Saturday Club - October

Next one is on Sat 31st October in Meersbrook Park 1pm til 3pm, near the skate bowl here.
Come along, we'll be playing games on the courts, trying to drop in the bowl, and possibly have a bit of our North Shore course to have a go on.

2009-09-30T16:09:00.010+01:00

Recycle Rides in New Heeley Voice

Recycle Rides has been featured in the latest version of the Heeley Voice local newsletter. We're featured on page 11, and you can check it out here.

2009-09-03T09:53:00.012+01:00

Trick No 1: Front Wheel Balance

Here's one to try out - see if you can balance the bike by putting both feet on the front tire! Try on something soft like grass first...

Can you do it like Karlos?

2009-09-02T14:32:00.008+01:00

Our Bikes...

We've got lots of bikes we use at the events we're putting on, BMXs, MTBs and the Jump Bikes above. They are great fun, easy to balance and very reliable. We got them new through the ReCycle Bikes Workshop.
24 inch wheels, 1 gear, suspension forks and disc brakes - right good!
And they can drop into the bowl at Meersbrook park no problem.

We can carry all the bikes on our new purpose built trainer, with lids, gloves, and all the kit for games in the back - we're really excited about it all!

2009-08-25T15:15:00.001+01:00

Last Saturday BMX Club

Next session is on 26th September in Meersbrook Park Skate Bowl here 1pm - 3pm.

We'll be working on getting more folks to drop in the bowl, exits, and maybe some tricks - X-ups, 180s, and manuals out of the bowl.

2009-08-25T09:00:00.004+01:00

Danny McAskill's Trials Video

Trials riding around Edinburgh, massive viral video - over 9million views so far! Enjoy!
Film your own and put them up!