Club rider on a reservoir road above Halifax

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Halifax Imps

Join us at the oldest running cycling club in Halifax. Rides every Thursday and Sunday.

The cycling club for Halifax, West Yorkshire.

Established in 1924, Halifax Imperial Wheelers is the cycling club for Halifax, West Yorkshire. Join our friendly group for social rides every week. All are welcome.

Whatever your ability level or experience riding in a group, we'll give you a warm welcome and offer guidance, advice, or tell you if you're too fast for us!

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Regular Rides

Thursday Night

The cornerstone of our club is the Thursday night social ride. Every Thursday, come rain, shine, snow or wind, you'll find a hardy group of members heading out. Even on the worst weather days, there'll probably still be one or two diehards willing to brave the elements!

We meet outside Mamil in Halifax at 19:30 for a start at 19:45. Routes tend to be easy to moderate in terms of hills (by West Yorkshire standards, anyway). We finish at a pre-nominated pub at around 21:30, where everyone is welcome to join us for a chat and a well-earned drink.

Attendance ranges from low single figures if the weather isn't playing ball, all the way up to mid twenties on a glorious summer evening. Depending on the abilities and numbers present, we may split into two groups with one being a slower pace.

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Club riders on a Thursday night social ride

Events

Coming up next

Halifax Imperial Wheelers

Annual Awards Presentation Dinner

21 November 2026 • 18:00
Same place as last year
£35.00 each
A 50p processing fee applies if booking via the online link. Tickets can also be paid for by bank transfer.

Join the Halifax Imperial Wheelers for our Annual Awards Presentation Dinner, an evening celebrating the achievements of our members over the past year.

Enjoy a 3-course sit-down dinner at 18:30, followed by our awards presentation and then a DJ until midnight.

There will also be a selection of cask beers, cider, wines, and spirits available throughout the evening.

Menu Choices

Starters

Seasonal Vegetable Soup (v/ve/gf)
Prawn Cocktail, baby gem lettuce, cucumber, red pepper and tomato (gf)
Breaded Brie, spiced cranberry and orange chutney (v)

Mains

Butternut Squash, sun blushed tomato and spinach Wellington, garlic roast potatoes, seasonal greens (v)
Roast Topside of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, roast carrot, buttered cabbage, roast potatoes, red wine gravy
Pan Roast Chicken Breast, creamed leeks, potato terrine, tenderstem broccoli, roast chicken and thyme sauce (gf)

Desserts

Bread and Butter Pudding, vanilla custard (v)
Sticky Toffee Pudding, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream (v)
Vanilla Cheesecake, berry compote, shortbread (v)

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Annual Awards Presentation Dinner Payment

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Frequently Asked Questions

We know it can be nerve wracking to ride with a club for the first time! Here are some answers to the questions we're often asked, if you're wondering if we're the right club for you.

What types of riders are welcome?

Everyone is welcome! Our club brings together riders of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. We have people who race, people who enjoy the occasional challenge, and plenty who simply love getting out for fresh air, exercise, and good company. Our social rides are especially friendly and relaxed, with a focus on enjoying the scenery of Yorkshire and beyond, meeting new people, and sharing a love of cycling.

Do I need to get ride insurance?

Yes, you'll need to obtain third-party ride insurance. For example, you can get this through a British Cycling Core membership or a Cycling UK membership.

I'm really slow, will I get dropped?

Our Thursday rides are the best option for coming out with us and seeing how you get on. Depending on the abilities of those present, we may split into a faster and a slower group. We'll always aim not to drop riders on our Thursday rides, and we'll wait at the top of hills to regroup. We want new riders to feel welcome and to come back again and again, so trust us — even if on your first ride you feel slow and that you're holding back the group, it won't be long before your fitness increases and you'll be keeping up in no time. It just needs a little consistency and to keep coming out week after week.

I'm really fast, will you be too slow for me?

Sometimes we have people join who are already very fast cyclists — maybe they've moved to the area, or they've always ridden solo. All we can say is come and try it! Our Sunday fast ride should be enough to test you, and if you're finding it easy, well, you can take some more time on the front! Our Thursday social ride is really just that though, so don't expect it to be a training ride where you're pushing yourself to your limit.

If I'm a member of another club, can I still join?

Yes, you can. It's not a problem at all.

I don't live in Halifax, can I still join?

Yes, we have members from all over West Yorkshire.

If I join partway through the membership year, do I get a discount?

No. Membership costs £15 and runs until 31 August. However, if you join in July or August, it also covers the following membership year.

How much does the membership cost?

It costs £15.00 (plus 50p processing charge) and runs from 1st September to 31st August.

Do I need to wear a helmet on all rides?

Yes.

Can I join if I have an e-bike?

Yes, you can.