Sport and leisure
Borrow, hire or buy
There's lots of support out there to get you started cycling. If you're not sure whether cycling's for you, why not borrow a bike for free for a few months and give it a try? You can also visit one of the helpful centres below. They'll help you with bike hire, servicing and affordable ways to buy.
Active Travel Hub
The active travel hub used to be known as the Cycle Hub. Its based at Barnsley's transport interchange on Eldon Street. It offers:
- free bike loans
- bike hire
- electric bikes
- bike checks, repairs and maintenance
- local bike route information
- secure indoor bike parking and changing facilities
They also sell accessories and accept donated bikes for recycling.
For more information visit the Barnsley Active Travel Hub.
Bike hire for people with disabilities
Charlotte's Tandems is a national charity. They lend (for free) tandems and tag-alongs to people with disabilities or additional needs, who are unable to ride a bike safely on their own.
Cycle Penistone CIC also offers bike hire suitable for people with disabilities or additional needs.
Tee Cup Cafe at Elsecar Park
For a small charge children under the age of 7 can hire bikes from the cafe at Elsecar Park.
Hire includes helmets and a deposit is needed.
Yorkshire Bank Bike Libraries
Borrow a bike from a bike library, donate an old bike, or get support to set up a bike library.
For more information visit the Yorkshire Bank Bike Libraries.