The Rusty Bike Shed

The Rusty Bike Shed We are a not for profit bicycle workshop with Cytech qualified bike mechanics. We offer full bike servicing and repair and Preloved bike sales.

Thanks to our volunteer Joe we have this Apollo Vivid all fixed up and ready for a new home. This and plenty more bikes ...
08/09/2026

Thanks to our volunteer Joe we have this Apollo Vivid all fixed up and ready for a new home.

This and plenty more bikes available at Project C**t Mill Shop at Bridgefield Mills Elland HX5 0SQ, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

Remember every purchase you make from us goes helps support our community 💚

Keeping Active Calderdale supported by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Sport England and Cycling UK Yorkshire and the Humber encouraging Staying Well Calderdale

That's another one fixed up and ready for a new home 😍This one and plenty more bikes available at the Project C**t Mill ...
07/09/2026

That's another one fixed up and ready for a new home 😍

This one and plenty more bikes available at the Project C**t Mill Shop at Bridgefield Mills Elland HX5 0SQ, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

Keeping Active Calderdale with Project C**t supported by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Sport England and Cycling UK Yorkshire and the Humber encouraging Staying Well Calderdale

This week's guided rides. To book a place free see the following link. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/104361444951?Staying...
07/09/2026

This week's guided rides.

To book a place free see the following link.

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/104361444951?

Staying Active Calderdale with Project C**t supported by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Sport England and Cycling UK Yorkshire and the Humber encouraging Staying Well Calderdale

What an adventure Thursdays ride was. We started with a trip in the Focus4Hope minibus allowing us to go a little furthe...
04/09/2026

What an adventure Thursdays ride was. We started with a trip in the Focus4Hope minibus allowing us to go a little further afield than normal - this was a first for us so guided by Steve our driver we had to rearrange seating and load/secure our bikes to fit us all in. Today we were starting in Mirfield, notable for being mentioned in the Doomsday Book but also as the birthplace of notable actor Sir Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: Next Generation, X-men and lots more besides) and home to Brian Robinson (first Briton to win a stage of the Tour de France).

Leaving from Lidl we passed under the railway and turned along Back Station Road past the c18 Ledgard Bridge Mill and across Ledgard Bridge to pick up the Calder Valley Greenway at Lower Hopton. Passing Hopton Primary School we followed the Greenway as it ran parallel to the railway heading towards Huddersfield. All was well until we reached Helm Lane at which point temporary signs related to the ongoing transpennine rail upgrades told us the CVG was closed ahead and to follow the diversion from the nearby railway bridge. Unfortunately the diversion signs pointed up Wood Lane and so up and up and up we went. After stopping to see just how far we might have to continue uphill, Jon went ahead on his e-bike to scout out a possible shorter route along North Moor Lane. On Jon’s return we rode a little bit more uphill before turning along the initially overgrown but (mostly) rideable path along North Moor Lane before it widened out into a surfaced track. Despite the headwind adding to our efforts, the track gave great views all across Kirklees. End of the lane and we followed Bog Green Lane downhill to where we could rejoin the CVG once again. Calm, easy downhill followed as we rode through the woodland and onto the Whiteacre Mill Viaduct that once carried the Kirkburton Branch line across the River Colne and the Huddersfield Broad Canal - again stunning views up and down the valley. Spiralling down from the viaduct we reached the towpath on the Broad Canal. It was here that Andrew decided a lie down was called for after our earlier efforts however he was soon back up and leading the way back towards Colne Bridge Lock.
Over the steep little bridge and we were once more on the banks of the River Calder. Under Cooper Bridge and heading towards Brighouse on Lower Quarry Road. Turning off the road onto the track leading to Kirklees Top Lock 14. We left the track before the lock to join the towpath a little sooner and avoid the narrow flight of steps down to the canal. Back on the towpath we had a steady ride in very tranquil surroundings back towards Anchor Pit Flood Lock and some smoother tarmac. Feeling the effects of our diversion and headwinds we were all happy to be riding more easily and rolled along into the centre of Brighouse using the old Blakeboroughs Bridge and Armytage Road to avoid most of the traffic and reach the canal towpath at Brighouse Marina. From here it was a steady ride back along the towpath to Project C**t and a very well deserved coffee (and cake for some).

Well done to all our riders today (Noreen, Jon, Jonathan, Andrew, Steve and Steve our driver) for having a great sense of adventure as well as being excellent company and making the day a lot of fun.

Staying Active Calderdale with Project C**t supported by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Sport England and Cycling UK Yorkshire and the Humber encouraging Staying Well Calderdale

More Preloved bikes have had their makeovers and are ready for new homes. These and plenty more quality bikes available ...
03/09/2026

More Preloved bikes have had their makeovers and are ready for new homes.
These and plenty more quality bikes available at the Project C**t Mill Shop at Bridgefield Mills Elland HX5 0SQ, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

Staying Active Calderdale supported by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Sport England and Cycling UK Yorkshire and the Humber encouraging Staying Well Calderdale

New cassette, new chain, new brake pads front and back and this medium mint condition Giant Talon mountain bike is ready...
02/09/2026

New cassette, new chain, new brake pads front and back and this medium mint condition Giant Talon mountain bike is ready for a new home. 😍

This and plenty more Preloved bikes available at the Project C**t Mill Shop at Bridgefield Mills HX5 0SQ, open 9am until 5pm Monday to Saturday.

Staying Active Calderdale with Project C**t, supported by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Sport England and Cycling UK Yorkshire and the Humber encouraging Staying Well Calderdale

Undeterred by the poor weather forecast 8 riders were on today’s ride and we were rewarded with a (mostly) dry ride in p...
28/08/2026

Undeterred by the poor weather forecast 8 riders were on today’s ride and we were rewarded with a (mostly) dry ride in pleasantly warm conditions. This week we were also joined by Joe for the first time who was taking advantage of the e-bike loan from the Rusty Bike Shed to have a great ride around the Elland/Halifax area. From Project C**t we dropped down to the canal and rode along the towpath towards the 3 locks at Salterhebble Junction one of which is possibly the shortest lock on our connected inland waterways. Up the short cobbled rise to the bridge across the Top Lock we followed the Hebble Brook past Salterhebble Junction to join the Hebble Trail. On the Hebble Trail we passed the memorial stone for Eric Brearley (1905-1997). Eric was a long-time advocate of cycling in Halifax and across the county - in 1990 his efforts were recognised when he was awarded the CA Rhodes Memorial Award regarded as the greatest accolade that Yorkshire Cycling can bestow. Recipients of the Award include National, World and Olympic Champions and heroes of the Tour de France, but also hard working officials and administrators. At the end of the Hebble Trail, Steve (my fellow ride leader) had to make some mechanical adjustment due to a snapped gear cable. Fortunately he is a strong rider and was able to continue albeit limited to 2 gears (hard & harder) for the rest of the ride. From the end of the Trail we cycled along Haigh Lane up the cobbles towards the hospital. Continuing on Dudwell Lane behind the hospital, New Lane and then up onto Albert Promenade we reached the high point of our ride (see pictures) and chance to catch our breath before the easier second half of the ride. Just before Wainhouse Tower, we turned down the cobbled, ever-steepening, Wakefield Gate - one of two cobbled climbs either side of Halifax with same name. Leaving the cobbles along Upper Washer Lane past the c17th Dyer’s Cottage (rented to the Master Dyers) and Jonathan Wainhouse’s own house (now the Wainhouse Tavern) commissioned in 1870s. A quick descent to the edge of Sowerby Bridge where we had to negotiate the latest road works/closure led us down to the canal for our return to Project C**t. Another great ride with Noreen, Joe, Andrew, Jon, David, Jonathan and Steve.

Staying Active Calderdale with Project C**t supported by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Sport England and Cycling UK Yorkshire and the Humber encouraging Staying Well Calderdale

This evening's wellbeing ride with Steve, Carl, Noreen and Andrew 🚴🏻🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏻🚴🏻 Staying Active Calderdale with Project C**...
25/08/2026

This evening's wellbeing ride with Steve, Carl, Noreen and Andrew 🚴🏻🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏻🚴🏻

Staying Active Calderdale with Project C**t supported by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Sport England and Cycling UK Yorkshire and the Humber encouraging Staying Well Calderdale

Thanks to our volunteers Joe and Steve who have fixed the pump at our 24 hour bike workstation located outside Project C...
25/08/2026

Thanks to our volunteers Joe and Steve who have fixed the pump at our 24 hour bike workstation located outside Project C**t 😁

So if you need a bit of air in your tyres feel free to make a pitstop for a pump up 💨👌🏻

Staying Active Calderdale with support from West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Sport England and Cycling UK Yorkshire and the Humber encouraging Staying Well Calderdale

🎉 1,000 FOLLOWERS! 🎉What started as a little corner of the internet for bikes, bike rides, tinkering and all things comm...
24/08/2026

🎉 1,000 FOLLOWERS! 🎉

What started as a little corner of the internet for bikes, bike rides, tinkering and all things community has officially hit 1,000 followers! 🚲🔧

A massive THANK YOU to every single person who’s followed, liked, commented, shared, visited, supported and generally got involved. You lot are what makes The Rusty Bike Shed what it is. ❤️

Now we want to hear from YOU…

👇 Tell us in the comments:
What bike are you riding right now — and what’s the one bike you’d love to own?

Let’s see what’s hiding in the Rusty Bike Shed community! 😁

And if you know someone who needs to be part of the Shed… tag them below! 👇

Here’s to the next 1,000! 🤝🏻

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