A cycling and running collective rooted in the lanes north of Wigan. We meet weekly, drop nobody, and put a sticker on every hill that earned it.
We started in 2026 with four people, two bikes that didn't fit, and a rule we still keep: nobody rides alone. The fast riders loop back. The hills wait. The cafe doesn't open until everyone's there.
That's the whole pitch. Show up. Bring water. Try to finish. We'll handle the rest — the route, the regroups, the photo at the top of every climb that hurt enough to deserve one.
Join us on a ride →Some weeks we ride. Some weeks we run. Most weeks we do both. Cross-training is mandatory; complaining is optional.
We are on the lookout for a cafe affiliation. Flat whites are subsidised. The bacon butties are not.
"We don't ride to get to the cafe. We ride because the cafe is at the end." — Matt, founder
Visit Bean & Spoke →
Every climb in our region has been ridden, ranked and stickered. Top three this season — full board on the Climbs page.
2026 Membership is Free. No tryouts. No drop. Just show up at Britania Hotel, Standish, 08:30, and look for the green jerseys.
