LGBTQ+ cycling clubs in the UK
Independent clubs, shared community
Out Velo is an LGBTQ+-led road cycling club, open to all. We work with inclusive and LGBTQ+ cycling clubs across the UK to share experience, bring riders together and help local, independent clubs grow.
Many of our members also ride with these groups. Together, we’re building a welcoming cycling community across the country.
Clubs
Explore our friends’ clubs and communities below. Follow the links for ride details and ways to get involved.
Start a local cycling club
If there isn’t a group where you live, you can help create one. Regular rides and consistent promotion give people a reliable way to find you, know what to expect and come back. Share dates clearly, keep the rides welcoming, and let local LGBTQ+ networks and cycling communities know you’re riding.
You won’t have to build alone. Out Velo can support new local groups, share rides with our members in your area and connect you with the other clubs. You’ll be part of a wider community that can come together for rides, weekends and events such as BikeOut.
If you’re starting a club or would like your group added to this page, email Out Velo.
Coming together at BikeOut
Together with Rapha, Out Velo helps run BikeOut, an LGBTQ+ cycling festival created through collaboration between independent clubs. It brings riders and groups together for road, gravel and social riding, and helps strengthen the connections between local cycling communities.
BikeOut is one example of what clubs can do together: share experience, welcome new riders and make LGBTQ+ cycling more visible across the country.