✅✅Our Impact
At London Cycling Club, we regularly hear inspiring stories from people whose lives have been transformed through cycling. From women learning to ride for the first time to young people gaining confidence, skills, and independence, our programmes create lasting change in health, wellbeing, and community connection.
Impact Report
Each year we survey our participants to understand the difference our programmes make. In our latest survey:
• 91% reported improved physical and mental health
• 84% felt less isolated and more connected to their community
• 88% said they felt more confident
• 55% reduced car use
• 49% reported their family members also started cycling more
Our findings also show that through our cycling hubs, bike libraries, and wellbeing programmes:
• Bike ownership increased
• Cycling frequency and distance increased
• Confidence and perception of road safety improved
• Overall life satisfaction and wellbeing increased
• More than two-thirds inspired family or friends to take up cycling
👉 Download our latest Annual Impact Report here.
External Evaluation
London Cycling Club’s Women’s Wellbeing Programme has become a strong example of how cycling and physical activity can positively impact individuals and marginalised communities. An independent case study, conducted by Leeds Beckett University with support from Enfield Council’s Active Enfield and Sport England, highlighted the programme’s successes and lessons learned.
Key Impacts
• Strong and consistent engagement – regularly attracting and retaining 40–50 women, with some of the highest repeat attendance rates across similar projects.
• Reaching underserved communities – successfully engaging Turkish/Kurdish women, a group often underrepresented in public health programmes due to cultural and language barriers.
• Tangible outcomes – participants reported improved fitness, confidence, and willingness to try new activities. Many now prioritise their health and inspire their families to adopt active lifestyles.
• Building trust and community – success rooted in a participant-centred approach, using trusted spaces and relatable, supportive coaches.
Learning for the Future
The evaluation provided valuable lessons for partners, including Enfield Council:
• Community-led delivery works – highlighting the power of place-based approaches.
• Identifying barriers – recognising how organisational policies can unintentionally exclude participants.
• Innovative partnerships – promoting new ways of working built on flexibility, trust, and co-creation.
London Cycling Club’s work has not only improved women’s health and confidence but has also influenced how local authorities and partners approach community engagement. Today, our organisation is recognised as a replicable model of community-led cycling and wellbeing.
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