Helen Pollard

Winter riding guide

​Many children (and some big kids) will have a bike on their Christmas list this year but sometimes winter can be a challenge to get out on these shiny new wheels. Helen Pollard gives us her top tips to keep wheels turning until spring returns.​

Dark Skies Cycling. Be Seen, Be Safe.

Now the clocks have changed, make sure you're safe cycling in the dark with Helen Pollard's top tips.

Family bike ride adventure

​With another school holiday rapidly approaching the universal question of parents everywhere is again heard... ​How do we keep the kids entertained this school holiday? ​​Why not consider turning a simple family bike ride into an adventure!

Wensleydale Bike Club trip to Swaledale

The Swale Trail is just one example of the many fabulous bridleways that span throughout Wensleydale, Swaledale and beyond making The Yorkshire Dales National Park a great place to visit for an active family holiday.

Bike exploring: Saltburn Seaside Adventure

As beautiful as Wensleydale is and we are lucky to call it home we miss the sea. So to rectify the longing for the sound of crashing waves and sand in our sandwiches we decided to head for Saltburn. However to make it a real adventure we took the bikes and a trailer.

Wensleydale Bike Club invasion of Sutton Bank

Helen Pollard and the Wensleydale Bike Club took a bunch of children to explore Sutton Bank - and now you can follow the adventure too!

Bike exploring: Electric Mountain Bike Adventure

As part of #BigBikeRevival and #BikeWeek2018, Helen Pollard takes us on an electric mountain bike route from Castle Bolton to Askrigg.

Bike exploring: Invasion of Hurst Castle

Pennington to Hurst Castle Loop. Just under 10 miles of easy going bike trail, quiet roads and shingle/pebble beach. A great all year ride, suitable for families however the final spit section maybe a challenge for smaller legs and wheels.

Cycling with kids this school holidays: #Reasons To Ride

Cycling can be one of the easiest outdoors activities you can access as a family on a daily basis. A bit of planning and preparation can avoid meltdowns, and allows you to #GetOutside and have safe adventures.

Bike exploring: Help for Heroes

OS GetOutside Champion, Helen Pollard, takes us on a great Mountain Bike (MTB) route used as part of the delivery of MTB leadership training to Phoenix House staff in collaboration with Cycling UK.