Gay City Bowlers is the first and only UK-wide LGBTQ+ ten-pin bowling club . It operates social bowling events in multiple cities, including Manchester, providing a fun, inclusive community for LGBTQ+ bowlers and allies in a nightlife setting .

Gay City Bowlers

GHAP (Gay Healthy And Proud) Badminton Club is the UK’s original and largest LGBTQ+ badminton club, founded in Manchester in 2003 . It welcomes all players, from beginners to seasoned competitors, and hosts regular session and tournaments as an LGBTQ+ friendly sports group .

GHAP Badminton Club

The Inclusive Football Collective (formerly known as The AF League) runs a casual small-sided league in Manchester for women, non-binary and transgender players . It is explicitly LGBT+ friendly, aiming to provide a “fun, friendly and safe environment” for people of all abilities to learn and play football .

Inclusive Football Collective

Manchester Frontrunners is a dedicated LGBTQ+ running club (part of the international Front Runners network) founded in 2005 . It is open to anyone regardless of age, gender, sexuality or running ability, serving as both a social and training community for runners in the Manchester area .

Manchester Frontrunners

Manchester Lynx is an LGBTQ+ inclusive women’s basketball club founded in 2008 . It provides a “safe space for women from the LGBTQIA+ community to play basketball”, fielding both social and competitive teams in the Manchester Area Basketball League .

Manchester Lynx

Manchester Sharks is the UK’s largest dedicated LGBTQ+ water polo club, founded in 2007. It is the first LGBT water polo club in the North of England and describes itself as "friendly and inclusive," welcoming players of all abilities to its sessions .

Manchester Sharks

Since 1999, Manchester Village Spartans Rugby Union Football Club has been an openly gay-inclusive rugby club in Manchester, "lowering barriers and challenging stereotypes" in the sport . The club welcomes players of all genders, sexualities, ethnicities and abilities, whether experienced or complete newbie, including both Union and Touch variants of rugby .

Manchester Village Spartans RUFC

Northern Aces is Manchester’s first LGBTQI+ tennis club, based at the Manchester Tennis and Football Centre (Sports City) and affiliated to the Lawn Tennis Association . It is an open and inclusive club intended to get people on court and enjoying tennis regardless of ability, gender or sexuality .

Northern Aces Tennis Club

Northern Cocks is an LGBT+ badminton club in Manchester describing itself as "the city’s friendliest and most inclusive" badminton club . Founded in 2013 and officially established from 2019, it welcomes players of all genders, sexualities and abilities, emphasizing a fun, social atmosphere for the entire rainbow community .

Northern Cocks Badminton Club

Northern Rebound is an LGBT+ inclusive squash club based in Manchester. Cited as "one of Manchester's most recognisable LGBT+ sports groups," it offers a welcoming squash environment for LGBT+ players, promoting inclusivity in the sport .

Northern Rebound Squash

Northern Wave is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender swimming club based in Manchester . While sessions are led by an experienced coaching team, it also provides non-coached lanes for any LGBT+ or ally members who wish to swim at their own pace; the club welcomes LGBT+ swimmers and their friends for fitness and technique sessions .

Northern Wave Swimming Club

Rainbow Riders is a Manchester-based LGBTQ+ cycling club focused on inclusivity and community . The club welcomes riders of any sexuality, gender identity, race, age or ability for social rides and adventures, aiming to promote cycling and friendship in a supportive atmosphere .

Rainbow Riders

Village Manchester Football Club is a gay and inclusive club that welcomes anyone who loves football, regardless of sexual orientation or gender . Founded in 1996, it is one of the world’s oldest inclusive football clubs, fielding five teams in local and national leagues, including the national Gay Football Supporters’ Network (GFSN) competitions .

Village Manchester Football Club

Manchester

Manchester’s Canal Street is world-famous as the heart of its Gay Village, featuring bars, clubs, and history. Manchester Pride is one of Europe’s biggest, symbolizing the city’s legacy of activism, music, and unapologetic queer pride.

The 'Way of the Roses 2026' is an upcoming cycling event scheduled to start on March 23, 2026. This event is part of the Rainbow Riders' activities, celebrating LGBTQIA+ cycling community in Greater Toronto. Participants will engage in a scenic cycling journey, embracing exploration, camaraderie, and inclusivity. The event details, including specific start and end times, location, and additional activities, are to be confirmed.

Way of the Roses 2026

Join the Rainbow Riders LGBTQ+ cycling community for an event on April 6, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30. This inclusive cycling gathering is part of their scheduled rides and aims to promote community engagement and active participation among LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. The event details are available on the Rainbow Riders website, and participants are encouraged to join the ride to connect with fellow cyclists.

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Rainbow Riders LGBTQ+ Cycling Event

Join the Zwift social ride on April 6, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30. This event is part of the at Home Cycling & Running Virtual Training App, encouraging community participation in virtual cycling.

Zwift social ride

An inclusive cycling event organized by Rainbow Riders, a LGBTQIA+ cycling club in Greater Manchester. The event is scheduled for April 6, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30. It aims to promote community, inclusivity, and the joy of biking among LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.

Join us for a vibrant celebration of pride with rainbow-themed activities, performances, and community gathering.

Rainbow Riders

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May 2026

Zwift social ride

Zwift social ride

Zwift social ride

Zwift social ride

June 2026

Zwift social ride

Past events (last 90 days)

March 2026

Way of the Roses 2026

April 2026

Rainbow Riders LGBTQ+ Cycling Event

Zwift social ride

Rainbow Riders LGBTQ+ Cycling Event

Rainbow Riders Pride Event

Zwift Social Ride

Zwift social ride

Zwift social ride

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