New inclusive cycling sessions are coming to Gateshead Leisure Centre starting in May 2026, offering residents with disabilities or limited mobility a new way to enjoy being active. Announced by Gateshead Council on 23 April 2026, the programme is designed to remove common barriers to exercise.
The sessions will feature adapted cycles and support from trained leaders and volunteers. This initiative is being delivered in partnership with Wheels for All, a national charity experienced in providing inclusive cycling opportunities at locations across the country.
The facility is currently managed by Gateshead Active, a community-based not-for-profit organisation that has operated the site on a 50-year lease since it reopened in June 2024. The centre was originally closed by the local authority in July 2023 due to budget challenges before being successfully transferred to community management.
This new activity follows broader improvements to local sports facilities. Other centres, including those at Blaydon, Dunston, Heworth, and the Gateshead International Stadium, are now operated by GLL under the brand name Better. That partnership has already seen £750,000 in investment for gym upgrades and the addition of specialist equipment like low-entry exercise bikes and adjustable machines.
Further details on how residents can book these upcoming cycling sessions are expected to be released shortly.
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