Tees Valley Active Travel helps more people across the region walk and cycle for everyday journeys. Funded and commissioned by the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) and delivered by a consortium of local organisations, the programme is here to empower you to walk and cycle more every day — and to make active travel the natural choice for short journeys. It runs as one joined-up service across all five boroughs.
What’s on offer
Free, practical support to get moving and keep moving
- Schools and Bikeability — building on cycle training
- Guided walks and beginner rides — safe, inclusive spaces to walk and give cycling a try
- Seasonal community events through the year
- Free Bike Checks — find out if your bike is safe to ride
- Cycle maintenance sessions — join us to learn how to maintain your bike
- Recycled bikes — donated bikes made safe and passed on to people who need them*
*The only charge is for recycled bikes sold, and that money is reinvested in the programme.
Where
One service across all five Tees Valley boroughs: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees. The Hartlepool and Stockton hubs are complemented by outreach across the wider area.
Who delivers it
Tees Valley Active Travel is funded and commissioned by TVCA. It is delivered by four local organisations working as one service: Nine Yards, RCVDA, Route 1 Coffee House C.I.C. and Tees Valley Rural Action.
Get involved
November 2026
- Wednesday 11 November, Bede College, Stockton-on-Tees
- Thursday 12 November, The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough
- Wednesday 18 November, Redcar & Cleveland College
- Thursday 19 November, 10am to 2.30pm, Hartlepool Hub: Bike maintenance workshop plus free bike checks
December 2026
- Wednesday 2 December, 10am to 2pm, Hartlepool College of Further Education
- Thursday 3 December, 10am to 2.30pm, Hartlepool Hub: Bike maintenance workshop plus free bike checks
- Thursday 3 December, 10am to 2pm, Darlington Baptist Church
- Wednesday 9 December, 10am to 2pm, Little Sprouts, Yarm
- Thursday 10 December, 10am to 2pm, Middlesbrough College
- Thursday 17 December, 10am to 2.30pm, Hartlepool Hub: Bike maintenance workshop plus free bike checks
About the programme
Funder and commissioner: Tees Valley Combined Authority – Delivered by: Nine Yards, Redcar and Cleveland Voluntary Development Agency, Route 1 Coffee House C.I.C., Tees Valley Rural Action – Area: the five Tees Valley boroughs – Service commenced: 1 August 2026
