This is our first news/blog post for Keighley Active Travel Services.
Welcome to KATS: Keighley Active Travel Services 🚲✨
We’re excited to introduce Keighley Active Travel Services (KATS)—a new initiative supporting cycling and active travel across Keighley and the surrounding area. Whether you’re looking to learn to ride, improve your cycling confidence, get bike maintenance advice, or connect with local cycling initiatives, we’re here to help.
Who We Are
KATS is led by Capital of Cycling, working in partnership with:
✅ ATSPT (Active Travel Social Prescribing Team) – promoting cycling for health and wellbeing
✅ KYF (Keighley Youth Focus) – supporting young people through cycling opportunities and training
✅ West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) – funding this work through the Active Travel Hubs programme
Together, we’re working to make cycling and walking more accessible, practical, and enjoyable for everyone in Keighley—helping people travel more sustainably, stay active, and feel confident on two wheels.
What We Offer
🚴 Cycling Lessons & Confidence Building – Whether you’re new to cycling or want to develop your skills, we provide training for all ages and abilities.
🔧 Bike Maintenance Advice & Signposting – We don’t provide free repairs, but we offer guidance on keeping your bike in good shape and can signpost you to local services that can help.
🛠️ Mechanics Training for Community Groups – We support community-led bike maintenance projects, helping groups develop practical skills and set up their own initiatives.
🚶 Active Travel Support – Need help incorporating more walking and cycling into your daily life? We provide advice and practical support for individuals and groups looking to travel more actively.
What’s Next?
We’re working to build partnerships with more community groups and expand the information and services available. More updates coming soon!
Get Involved!
Interested in cycling more? Want to develop bike maintenance skills? Looking for ways to make active travel part of your community work? We’d love to hear from you!
Stay tuned for upcoming events, workshops, and opportunities to get involved. 🚲💙
Let’s get Keighley cycling!