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SOME OF THE CYCLING MYTHS
ANSWERED
 'Cycling is for people
who can't afford a car!'.
Answer:
In 1994 the AA found
that nearly a third of their
members were 'cycling
motorists' so using a car
for some journeys and a bike
for others is perfectly
normal. Bicycles started out
in the Edwardian era as rich
people's toys and only
became 'poor man's
transport' after the 1930s.
Now cycling crosses every
social divide: rock star
Eric Clapton rides an
Italian racing bike, as does
Paul Smith, the trendy suit
designer. Robson Green has a
posh mountain bike stashed
in the back of his jeep. The
architect Lord Rogers rides
a bike around London and the
head of American Express in
Britain rides a
top-of-the-range Trek
mountain bike in Hyde Park
every day to keep himself
mentally and physically fit.
Channel 4 newsreader Jon
Snow gets to interviews at
No. 10 far quicker on his
bike!.
'I have an elderly
relative who needs to be
driven to the doctors, I
can't give the car up'.
Answer:
You don't have to.
There's no set rule that
says you must use a bike for
every single journey. Using
a bike should be
pleasurable, not a chore.
There will always be times
when other forms of
transport beat using a bike.
Just try to use the bike
more of the times when you
don't really need to use a
car.
'Won't I get all sweaty?'.
Answer:
For most people it
probably takes a good 15-20
minutes to build up a sweat.
If you don't want to arrive
at your destination all hot
and flustered, don't pedal
so hard. For when you want
to cycle fast, and your
journey is 20 minutes or
over, wearing the right
clothing can increase your
comfort no end i.e. 'wickable'
synthetic underwear, thin
fleece mid layers and a
windproof jacket made from a
lightweight, breathable
fabric such as Pertex or
Gortex.
'Yes, but what about the
rain, I hate getting wet'.
Answer:
It doesn't actually rain
that much. No, really.
Research has shown that, on
average, in the UK it only
rains hard on 12 commuting
days per year. And anyway,
by wearing the right kind of
weather protective clothing
you won't arrive at your
destination dripping wet.
Damp, yes, but even if you
travelled by car you'd have
to go outside at some point,
risking a soaking.
'My workmates will laugh
at me'.
Answer:
Chances are, you get
into work quicker than them,
are fitter than them, have
more zest for life for them,
and are more open minded
than them. The day will come
when they will be forced to
either cycle or take public
transport because driving to
work in the city will be
heavily taxed and highly
restricted. You're a trend
setter, so let them laugh,
you'll have the last one.
'Isn't cycling really,
really dangerous?'.
Answer:
Yes. If you do it wrong.
But do it right and you'll
find cycling is as safe as
other forms of transport.
According to the British
Medical Association the
health benefits of cycling
heavily outweigh the small
risks. You probably won't be
able to follow cycle-paths
all the time so journeying
on the roads will sometimes
be necessary. Don't be
frightened by this. In city
centres during rush hour,
cars and lorries chug along
at a snail's pace because
they're gummed up in jams.
It's a joy - and quite safe
- to pass stationary traffic
as you speed into work,
school, the shops or
wherever. Don't be timid
when riding city streets,
don't be squeezed into the
gutter, claim your road
space, you've as much right
to be there as cars, lorries
and buses. Buy the book
Cycle craft by John
Franklin, a guide to riding
in the city, or get yourself
on an adult cycle
proficiency course, or get a
confident city cyclist to
show you the ropes.
( Cycle
campaign groups often have
members who help out in this
respect )
'What about car fumes,
don't cyclists breathe in
all that rubbish .. .. ?'
Answer:
Funnily enough, research
has proven that motorists
breathe in more pollution
than cyclists, who sit high
above the fumes. Cyclists
who are breathing hard are
rapidly clearing their lungs
out as they exercise. And,
remember, if you are
currently a car commuter,
when you start cycling
you're part of the solution
to pollution.
'I would cycle, but my
town is really hilly'.
Answer:
Modern day bikes have
ultra low gears so you could
pedal up vertical slopes.
Remember, it's not a race,
just pedal at your own pace
up the hills. It's not as
hard as you would imagine.
And if you've got hills to
go up, you've got hills to
come down: a free ride at
least half of the time! If
hills really do put you off,
why not invest in an
electric motor for your
bike, see electric bikes.
And think about this:
Switzerland is also, er,
hilly yet cycle use is
twenty times greater over
there!.
'Won't my bicycle get
stolen?'.
Answer:
It's a possibility. 595
000 bicycles were stolen in
1993 in the UK, half from
the street, half from the
home. Mind you, in the same
year, 541 000 cars were
stolen. Crime is a problem
for every form of transport:
you may get mugged on the
tube, for instance. As with
every walk of life, there
are precautions you can take
which minimise the risks.
Always lock your bike in a
well-lit public place with a
high-quality u-shaped
shackle lock. Always attach
the bike to an immovable
object where the bike and
lock can't be lifted off and
away. Position the lock so
that it cannot be hammered
against the ground or
levered apart, and always
have the keyhole facing
downward. A new security
standard is about to be
applied to all cycle locks:
the security working group
on the National Cycling
Forum are to recommend
manufacturers place 'star
ratings' on their locks to
show how long a thief will
take to break in to that
particular product. Locks
with higher star ratings
will be more effective but
also more expensive. If
possible, wheel the bike
into your place of work, or
the shops or wherever.
Keeping an eye on it at all
times is the safest form of
protection. If this is
impossible with a full-sized
bike, get a folding one,
these really can go
everywhere with you.
'Cars are so convenient
for carrying stuff, bicycles
aren't are they?'.
Answer:
As a matter of fact,
they're very convenient. A
bicycle is a brilliant
load-carrying platform.
People cycle the world with
huge amounts of gear stuffed
into their pannier bags so
you'd be amazed how much
stuff you can carry on a
bike. For really heavy loads
you could even invest in a
cycle trailer. These can
carry as much as a small
family hatchback car.
'I can't ferry my three
kids about on a bicycle,
though can I?'.
Answer:
If they're little kids,
yes you can. Fit a child
carrier and hook up a
trailer. In the developing
world it's not unusual to
see fathers carrying mum,
four kids, the shopping, a
pig and a couple of fluster
hens on a single bike.
That's not be recommended
here but it shows that
portaging children around on
two wheels is both possible
and safe. As kids get older
they love being towed behind
on a trailer cycle, an
attachment to the adult
cycle enabling the child to
pedal in tandem fashion.
'OK, I'm convinced, where
do I go from here ...?'
Answer:
Just get out there and
cycle & make it part of your
daily routine. Invest in the
right kit & Join the
Cyclists' Touring Club and
get some insurance cover.
Become a member of the
Environmental Transport
Association. (Tel: 01932
828882) They offer breakdown
services for cyclists, as
well as the normal motoring
package. Start buying an
enthusiast magazine like
Cycling Plus or mbr. Join
your local cycle campaign
group. |
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LEARN TO RIDE A BICYCLE:
Great, but what if you
can't, and you want to?
The popular saying has it
that: "It's as easy as
riding a bike." Great, but
what if you can't, and you
want to? You could get your
partner to show you how -
but this is fraught with the
same sort of difficulties
common when a partner
teaches their other half how
to drive - or you could book
yourself on a training
course. There are a number
of courses suitable for
adults, and new ones are
being created all the time.
Ask at your local council.
Patrick Field of the London
School of Cycling runs a
one-on-one tuition course.
York City Council have been
operating their adult cycle
training course for some years and it's very
popular with women. South
Tyneside adult cycling
training course lasts three
hours and is run on a Sunday
morning and costs about £10.00.
Course instructors are
experienced cyclists who are
trained to standards
recognized by the Royal
Society for the Prevention
of Accidents. Trainees are
taught on a maximum of four
trainees to one instructor
basis.
Details:
London School of Cycling,
Patrick Field,
Tel: 0171 249 3779
South Tyneside MBC, Traffic
Services Road Safety Team,
Tel: 0191 427 1717
City of York Council, Ken
Spence,
Tel: 01904 613161
THE SELF-HELP OPTIONS:
Cycle skills training video
This is a parents' guide to
cycle training presented by
Tony Robinson, best known as
Baldrick from Blackadder. In
an informative 20 minutes
the film covers what to look
for in a bike to ensure it's
roadworthy and teaches basic
cycling proficiency skills.
Of particular interest was
the part where the camera
tails Ken Spence, road
safety officer at York City
Council, cycling along city
streets pointing out
potential hazards. Whilst
aimed at children it would
also be a good confidence
booster for adults who can't
get to an adult proficiency
course.
Bike to Basics is available
from York City Council,
01904 613161, for about £7.99. Cyclecraft by John Franklin.
Aimed at the adult cyclist,
this newly revised book
covers everything you need
to know about riding a bike:
from acquiring basic cycling
skills to cycling at night
in thunderstorms. Plenty of
explanatory diagrams break
up the test. It's a
comprehensive, albeit dry,
self-help course in how to
handle your bike on the
road. Available for about £9.99
from bookshops. |
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BUYING THE RIGHT BICYCLE:
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Road
bikes:
Expensive ones
are used by Tour
de France
riders; cheaper
ones are ridden
by fast club
cyclists. They
come fitted with
razor slim
saddles ( which
you get used to
in time, honest )
and thin tyres.
Commonly, and
mistakenly,
known as
'ten-speed
racers' by those
who were around
before mountain
bikes were
invented.
Road bikes are
designed to be
ridden at high
speeds on smooth
road surfaces.
Because of this
they are
lightweight,
with tyres
pumped up to
over 100psi to
minimise
friction, and
dropped
handlebars to
force your body
into that
aerodynamically
efficient Tour
de France tuck.
Road bikes can
be easily
damaged and are
prone to
punctures. When
you're not used
to it, you will
probably find
the hunched
forward riding
position
uncomfortable.
This is not to
say road bikes
are for fit
young people:
plenty
old-timers do
hundreds of
miles per week
on their road
bikes.
It's
just a matter of
getting used to
them. If your
primary aim is
to get fit or do
any kind of road
racing then you
need a road
bike, even
mountain bike
professionals
use them as part
of their fitness
training. If
you're going to
be commuting
more than ten
miles each way
then a road bike
- fitted with
mudguards and a
rack- can be a
benefit because
of its speed and
the low rolling
resistance of
the tyres.
Mountain bikes:
These now make
up 70 percent of
all bikes sold
in the UK but
that doesn't
mean they are
the right kind
of bike for you.
Very few
mountain bikes -
MTB's for short
- get to see
mountains but
the chunky
tyres, 26-inch
wheels, strong
frames and flat
handlebars are
pretty good for
city streets
too. Because
they are
designed for
going up (and
down) steep
slopes, MTB's
have lots of low
gears and highly
effective
brakes. For
off-road comfort
many MTB's
feature front
suspension
forks; some also
have suspension
for the bum,
too. These are
called full
suspension bikes
and were
originally
designed for
crazy downhill
mountain bikers
although
suspension adds
to any riders
comfort.
Even without
suspension
products, the
fat tyres on
MTB'S soak up
the shocks and
jarrs of
off-road trails
and city
potholes. The
knobbly tyres
found on MTB's
don't puncture
easily but can
rattle and hum
on tarmac,
slowing you
down. By adding
'slick' tyres (
ie.
fat tyres
without knobbles ),
mudguards and
lights you could
convert your
mountain bike
into a good
urban bike
during the week
and change back
to knobblies for
weekend rough
stuffing.
Hybrids:
Hybrids are a
mix between
mountain bikes
and road bikes
and offer the
advantages - and
disadvantages of
both. They look
like mountain
bikes but with
thinner wheels
and tyres, and
offer a slightly
more upright
sitting
position, suited
to urban riding.
They are faster
on tarmac but
can handle
weekend off-roading.
Not all come
with mudguards,
a rack and
lights, but
these can be
easily fitted by
the shop. Some
hybrids come
with internal
hub gears.
Component
manufacturer
Shimano calls
hybrids 'Sports
Touring Bikes'
or STB's for
short. Germans
call them
trekking bikes.
Some people call
them city bikes.
Raleigh, and
other companies,
call them
'comfort bikes'
because they
equip them with
seat posts with
added bounce and
suspension front
forks.
Utility bikes:
The so-called
Dutch roadster
is a perfect
utility bike, a
real workhorse.
They are
virtually
bombproof , very
low maintenance
and great in all
weathers,
although only
really suitable
for short
journeys in flat
areas.
Touring bikes:
A touring bike
is a chunkier,
more laid back
and more
comfortable
version of the
road bike. It
normally has
drop handlebars
and mudguards
and pannier
racks for
luggage. The
wheelbase - the
distance between
the hubs - is
longer than in
either a road
bike or an MTB,
giving a smooth
ride, ironing
out all the
bumps and
potholes and
making it easier
to handle when
loaded up with
panniers.
Folding bikes:
Bicycle origami
is thriving.
Before we get to
the dream of a
fully integrated
transport system
the best way to
get a bike onto
a train, bus or
underground
service is to
pack it down.
There's even a
theory that come
ten years hence
every new car
will come with a
folding bike in
the boot because
city-centre
gridlock means
cars will be
next to useless
and the only way
to get about
will be by bike!
Cheap folding
bikes are heavy
and don't fold
down too well.
More
expensive ones
fold down tiny
in just 15
seconds. Because
they are
designed for the
first and last
legs of a
commuter journey
they sacrifice
speed, stability
and comfort for
convenience.
Typically they
come with hub
gears and may
also be fitted
with mudguards
and lights.
Optional extras
include folding
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WHAT SIZE DO I NEED?:
To get the most out of
cycling it's vital to have
>
The right size bicycle
Before setting off to the
bike shop you need a tape
measure. Your inside leg
measurement determines what
size frame you're going to
need. To find your frame
size for road bikes and
hybrids, multiply your
inside leg measurement by
0.65, this will give you an
approximate frame size in
inches. The frame is
measured by the distance
along the seat tube from the
centre of the bottom bracket
to the centre of the top
tube.
When you get to the shop,
stand over and sit aboard a
number of bikes. When you
stand over the bike there
should be 2cm clearance
between your crotch and the
top tube for a touring bike,
3cm for a road bike, 4-6cm
for a hybrid and 6cm+ for a
mountain bike. The reach of
the handlebars should be
comfortable and neither
cramp you or strain your
back. To pedal comfortably,
the length of the crank
should be about a fifth of
your inside leg measurement.
When you pedal, your leg
should have a slight bend in
it and never be extended
fully. The old rule that you
had to be able to touch the
ground when sitting on the
saddle is a load of tosh: if
you can, your saddle and
seat post need to be raised.
( Note: this is not the
case for children )
Do
this in small increments
over a number of days so you
get used to the new, higher
position. Once you're used
to it, you'll find you can
cycle faster and for longer
and with more comfort with
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AM I PEDALLING
RIGHT ?:
Cadence is
important. This
is the number of
time your pedals
go round per
minute, your
'revs' if you
will. Tour De
France cyclists
can pedal all
day long and at
great speeds
because they
'spin'. Aim for
something
similar. Your
legs should
whizz round
rather than
strain in a high
gear. And don't
pedal with your
heels. Your toes
should be just
over the lip of
the front of the
pedal. |
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ARE BICYCLES ALLOWED ON
COUNTRYSIDE FOOTPATHS ?
Unfortunately not.
Countryside access is a huge
subject, policed by
specialist lawyers and
'rights of way' experts.
Unlike in countries like
Sweden or Germany, we can't
wander where we please in
this green and pleasant land
of ours.
All outdoor users have to
stick to 'rights of way'.
A bike, unfortunately, is
not what the law deems a
'natural accompaniment' to
walking ( such as a
walking stick or a dog )
so you can't ride on a
footpath. Technically
speaking, you can't even
walk on a footpath with a
bike. Cyclists are
committing trespass by
riding on footpaths - no
matter how wide - and could
be prosecuted by the
landowner for any damage
caused. Don't worry, it's a
civil matter, not a criminal
wrong. In practice no
landowner will sue you but
riding on footpaths upsets
walkers.
YOU CAN RIDE A
BICYCLE ON:
Bridleways (27 400 km)
We've had the right to share
bridleways with walkers and
horses since an Act of
Parliament in 1968. Note the
word 'share'. Horses get
spooked easily and we're
faster than walkers so it's
only fair give them due
consideration. Slow down,
smile, say hi and pick up
speed once you roll past.
Byways Open to All
Traffic ( 3000kms )
Otherwise known as BOAT's
these allow all traffic to
pass, including vehicles.
Forest tracks and paths
Permission is officially
required for riding through
Forestry Commission land.
Often this permission has
already been granted by the
local conservator and the
Forestry Commission
generally regards cycling
favourably. Stick to the
way-marked routes, you don't
want to meet a 60-ton
logging truck coming round
the corner of a dirt track.
Green lanes
( 10,200kms )
A non-legal term for a
pleasant unsealed country
road, track or byway.
White roads
( 7000kms? )
Most roads on Ordnance
Survey maps have colours to
denote their status. White
roads have no colour so are
not recorded as having any
rights-of-way status. When
looking at an Ordnance
Survey map they can appear
to be farm tracks or private
roads when, in fact, they
might be public highways. Of
the estimated 7000 km of
'lost' white roads many of
them are great, totally
legal trails for use by
cyclists just waiting to be
'found' and put onto the
'definitive map'.
It's a sign!
It's fine and dandy knowing
which routes you're supposed
to stick to, but on the
ground it's often a
different kettle of rear
mech's. There's not always a
footpath sign when you need
one and many wide, open
trails look as though they
must be bridleways. It's
therefore good practice to
always carry an Ordnance
Survey (OS) map. These don't
list every right of way -
check out the 'definitive
map' at your local highway
authority for that - but
will include the main ones.
Or look for paths that have
coloured way-marking arrows:
yellow on footpaths, blue on
bridleways, and red on
byways that can be legally
used by everybody. |
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SADDLE
SORES .. ... .....
" My bum
hurts! "
Is
probably the number one complaint of new
cyclists, especially those who choose to get
back into cycling by doing a 50 mile charity
ride with no prior preparation!.
For
most people, the soreness quickly recedes
and after a few more day's of riding,
getting on a bike is no longer painful. It's
a matter of getting your bum used to sitting
on a saddle, preferably an 'anatomical' one,
and your back and shoulders used to the new
sitting position.
Of
course, there are ways to minimise this
initial discomfort. Check your saddle isn't
too far forward on the 'seat post' and make
sure it's a decent width. Many bikes do not
come ready fitted with comfy enough saddles.
'Tractor' cycle saddles - such as those
available from Selle Royal and Madison - are
wide and often come fitted with gel inserts,
bags of soft goo which conform to the shape
of your bum. Some tractor saddles also come
with springs or elastomer bungs. These let
the saddle bounce underneath you when
pedalling along.
( which can lead to a fair amount of
bobbing around and, whilst comfortable,
isn't very energy efficient )
To
convert your existing saddle into a gel one
you could fit a gel-filled saddle cover.
Velo from Moore Large do one for £12.
Alternatively, fit a sheepskin cover from
Easy-rider, Tel: 01604 870713. Always bear
in mind, though, that too squishy a saddle
won't be supporting you properly. Over time
try to wean yourself onto a harder, more
supportive saddle.
If
your saddle is too narrow, all your weight
is concentrated on your perineum (
check
where this is in a medical dictionary, we're
a family website! ... knobber !!. )
instead of the sit-bones, the ischial
tuberosities. In men the sit bones are
roughly three inches apart; in women they're
four inches apart. This is why women's
saddles are wider. On a sit-up-and-beg bike
you're taking a lot of your weight on your
bum; on mountain bikes and sports bikes a
lot more of your weight is shared with your
handlebars.
Don't
fit such a wide saddle, however, that it
chafes your thighs. Find a happy medium. If,
after altering your riding position through
trial and error, moving the saddle forward a
touch or fitting a wide - possibly sprung -
saddle or a suspension seat-post, and you're
riding in proper padded cycle shorts, you're
still uncomfortable, maybe you might be on
the wrong sort of bike altogether? Many of
the mountain bikes in the shops are designed
for racing and so sling you far forward into
an uncomfortable position. Racers are used
to this position and it's quite comfortable
for them but for the rest of us a more
'sit-and-beg' position is desirable. Hybrids
are normally more upright and so more comfy
for beginners.
Dutch
roadsters are even more upright but, as was
made clear above, you don't want to be so
upright that hardly any of your weight is
being supported by the handlebars. Again,
aim for a happy medium. If all else fails,
why not try a recumbent? These are laid-back
cycles with comfy, deck-chair like seats.
They take a bit of getting used to but have
been godsends for some riders who might
otherwise have had to retire from cycling.
SETTING A SADDLE UP:
Height
Saddles
set too high or low can lead to knee
injuries. Find the right position by sitting
on your bike and putting your heel on a
pedal in its lowest position. The saddle and
seat-post are the right height when your leg
is virtually straight ( but not locked ).
The seat-post should not be extended above
the inscribed safety limit. ( If you do ..
it will snap! ) Buy a longer seat-post if
necessary.
Fore-aft
Most
saddles have rails by which they are
attached to the seat post clamp. Undoing a
locknut or Allen key bolt will enable you to
slide the saddle forwards or backwards. With
the pedals horizontal to the ground you
should be able to draw a vertical line from
the front of the forward knee through the
centre of the pedal spindle.
Angle of tilt
For
true comfort on a bike the tilt of the
saddle is crucial but is largely a matter of
taste. Women tend to like the saddle nose
pointing to the ground slightly, to relieve
pressure on the pubic area. That's why
women's saddles are shorter than men's. The
Terry Liberator saddle gets round this
problem by cutting a hole out of the nose.
By making just minor adjustments to the
saddle's tilt you can radically improve your
comfort. Try your saddle at different angles
and ride about for twenty minutes or so to
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All Party Cycling Group (APCG)
The All Party Cycling Group is a bicycle club in the Houses of Parliament. MPs go on rides together but, more importantly, the group supports and encourages cycling in the UK and lobbies from within for greater facilities. The biking MPs argue for cycling to have a greater role in national and local transport strategies, for planning, employment and educational strategies to encourage safe cycling and to encourage other environmentally beneficial means of transportation.
Olly Hatch, 31 Arodene Road, London SW2 2BQ
Tel. 0181 6745916 Fax. 0181 6713386
e-mail: oh@velo-city.org
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmallparty/register/cycling.htm |
Bicycle Association of Great Britain Ltd.
British Cycling Federation (BCF)
The BCF is the official cycle racing body in the UK. It is based at the National Cycling Centre which is housed in Manchester's velodrome. Whilst 95 percent devoted to racing matters, the BCF is trying widen it scope and says it can answer any enquiry on cycling, including how to get started. However, it is best suited to providing information on cycle racing - both road and mountain bike - and a list of competitive clubs in your local area. BCF members get benefits such as third party insurance cover.
Membership Services Department, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ
Tel. 0161 2302301 Fax. 0161 2310591
www.bcf.uk.com |
British Horse Society
The British Horse Society's Access & Rights of Way Department publish a series of 20 trail guide books covering many areas of the UK which, although essentially for equestrians, are also suitable for mountain bikers seeking out good stretches of bridleway. Those that haven't been churned up by the horses offer excellent ride possibilities.
Sheila Hardy, Stoneleigh Deer Park, Kenilworth, Warks, CV8 2XZ Tel. 01926 707813 |
British Human Power Club
A more comfortable bike that is less effort to pedal - a faster bike (imagine 70mph on a bike - or cycling 50 miles in an hour) - that is what human powered vehicles (HPVs) and recumbents are all about. The BHPC aims to stimulate innovation in the design and development of HPVs for utility, recreational and competitive activities. The Club organises touring events and races each year, publishes a quarterly newsletter and "So You Want to Build an HPV". The race meetings, whilst highly competitive, are always social forums.
Steve Donaldson, 15 Station Road, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7BA Tel. 01224 772164 |
British Horse Society
The British Horse Society's Access & Rights of Way Department publish a series of 20 trail guide books covering many areas of the UK which, although essentially for equestrians, are also suitable for mountain bikers seeking out good stretches of bridleway. Those that haven't been churned up by the horses offer excellent ride possibilities.
Sheila Hardy, Stoneleigh Deer Park, Kenilworth, Warks, CV8 2XZ Tel. 01926 707813 |
British Human Power Club
A more comfortable bike that is less effort to pedal - a faster bike (imagine 70mph on a bike - or cycling 50 miles in an hour) - that is what human powered vehicles (HPVs) and recumbents are all about. The BHPC aims to stimulate innovation in the design and development of HPVs for utility, recreational and competitive activities. The Club organises touring events and races each year, publishes a quarterly newsletter and "So You Want to Build an HPV". The race meetings, whilst highly competitive, are always social forums.
Steve Donaldson, 15 Station Road, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7BA Tel. 01224 772164 |
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British Schools Cycling Association (BSCA)
Encourage the participation of school children into leisure and competitive cycling with cycling activities across all disciplines of cycling with area, national and international events. BSCA also provides leader courses in several disciplines for adult cycling with children. Multi disciplines with anything from hill climb, circuit races, hard track and grass track.
Susan W. Knight, 21 Bedhamton Rd. North End. Portsmouth. Hampshire.PO2 7JX
Tel. 02392 642226 Fax. 02392 660187 http://www.bsca.org.uk/ |
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)
BTCV is the UK's largest practical conservation charity, involving 95,000 volunteers in projects to protect the environment including: One day projects, UK and overseas working holidays, support for 2,000 affiliated groups and schools, community development in the UK and overseas, courses and vocational training, Natural Pioneers Millennium Awards.
Jim Boot, 36 St. Mary's Street, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0EU
Tel. 01491 839766 Fax. 01491 839646 |
British Waterways
British Waterways manages 2000 miles of canals and rivers in England, Scotland and Wales. Many miles of their towpaths offer safe cycling to those with a permit. To get a National Cycle pack (price £5) contact the customer services team.
Customer Service Team, Willow Grange Road, Watford, WD1 3QA
Tel. 01923 201120 Fax. 01923 2101102
e-mail: info@canalshq.demon.co.uk |
Byways and Bridleways Trust
The Byways and Bridleways Trust specialises in the legal and technical aspects of rights of way and countryside access. The Trust publishes a journal, Byway & Bridleway, ten times a year. This is required reading for anyone interested in ancient roads and the rather arcane legal processes surrounding them.
Contact the BBT office for a sample copy of B&B.
PO Box 117, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5YT
Tel. & Fax. 0191 2364086
e-mail: BBT@highwayman.demon.co.uk |
Camping & Caravanning Club
The Camping & Caravanning Club has a network of 90 campsites in Britain. Many of them are close to excellent cycling country and great bases for cycling holidays. It also provides guides, magazines, advice and a range of services including discounted RAC, weather call, overseas camping holidays, legal and financial services. The club now has 300,000 members. Free sites guide available.
Bob Stanton, Greenfield's House, Westwood Way, Coventry CV4 8JH
Tel. 01203 694995 Fax. 01203 694886 |
Camping and Outdoor Leisure Association
(COLA) now known as Outdoor Industries Association
This is a trade body representing outdoor manufacturers, distributors and retailers. COLA retailers are located throughout the country and are specialists in outdoor clothing and equipment. Consumers looking for their nearest COLA Retailer or a particular brand can contact the OIA Office.
Morritt House, 58 Station Approach, South Ruislip, Middx, HA4 6SA
Tel. 0181 8421111 Fax. 0181 8420090
www.oia.co.uk |
Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT)
The only national charity dedicated to prevention of accidents of children, getting involved in research and evaluation of children's accidents. Also providing information on several safety issues for parents and people working in child care in general. Runs various awareness programmes.
Clerk's Court, 18-20 Farringdon Lane, London, EC1R 3AU |
CoBR
CoBR, the Consortium of Bicycle Retailers Limited, is a marketing organisation representing over 100 cycle retailers throughout the UK and Channel Islands. It produces "The CycleList", a publication full of advice and assistance about cycling and cycling products. For further information regarding your nearest independent retailer or a free copy of "The CycleList"
contact:
Courtyard Loft, Union Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8ET
Tel. 01908 613263 Fax. 01908 618034
www.cobr.co.uk |
CTC
The CTC is Britain's largest and longest established cycling organisation and has its mission to 'Work for All Cyclists'. It provides a wide range of services and discounts to its 66000 members and affiliates, has 200 local groups, provides 12000 rides and events annually, and campaigns for better conditions for cyclists, whether they ride on or off road. Of particular value are its information services, widely regarded as the most comprehensive in cycling and covering everything from routes to bike shops. Members get free legal aid and £5 million third-party insurance: essential in the case of an accident, it's the only way you can be as well protected as a motorist. The CTC's specialist Freewheeler Cycle insurance is one service now available to non-members.
Contact the CTC or visit their website. www.ctc.org.uk
69 Meadrow, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3HS
Tel. 01483 417217 |
Environmental Transport Association (ETA)
The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) is the voice of transport users who are concerned about the environment. ETA is Britain's fastest growing motoring organisation. It offers reliable and competitive recovery and insurance services to both motorists and cyclists. Their average call out time is just 35 minutes because they use a network of over 1700 local garages in Britain. ETA covers the whole of Europe and even parts of Africa and Asia.
10 Church Street, Weybridge, KT13 8RS
Tel. 0193 282 8882 Fax. 01932 829015
www.eta.org.uk |
European Cyclist Federation (ECF)
The ECF is a political force to promote the bicycle as an important part of both transport and environmental policies at a European level. A further aim is to facilitate the exchange of information between ECF members. To achieve these aims, the ECF lobbies, provides information and services to the media, authorities, companies and institutions. Despite the different experiences of the member organisations from over 25 countries, many cycling problems are similar throughout Europe; for example, dangerous road conditions, the poor image of cycling, inadequate cycle facilities, and the lack of political will to promote cycling. The overall aim of ECF is to achieve a shift from motorised modes and an increased use of the bicycle for daily travel as well as recreational purposes. ECF believes the bicycle to be the means of transport for the future.
Velo-city Secretariat, 31 Arodene Road, London, SW2 2BQ
Tel. 0181 6745916 Fax. 0181 6713386
e-mail to efc@velo-city.org |
Forestry Commission
You are welcome to cycle in many of the Forestry Commission's forests which offer a variety of cycling experiences, from wide forest roads to narrow single tracks. 2600 kilometres of waymarked cycle trails in their forest feature some of the best off road cycling in Britain. An information leaflet, giving details of the cycling facilities the Forestry Commission offers is available free of charge. Contact your local office of Forest Enterprise - agency of Forestry Commission which manages the woodlands or by ringing the public information line on 0131 3146322.
Information Branch, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7AT
Tel. 0131 3340303 Fax. 0131 3344473 |
GB. BMX. F
Racing organisation, affiliated to the BCF, runs national BMX racing series.
(note - the GB.BMX.F is not involved with freestyle contests).
41 Severn Road, Heywood, Lancs., OL10 4RY
Tel. 01706 621193 |
London Cycling Campaign
London Cycling Campaign is a member organisation that promotes cycling in Greater London by raising awareness of cycling issues, campaigning to improve conditions for cyclists, and providing services for members.
Services include: free automatic third party insurance, free legal advice, bike shop discounts, optional theft insurance, bimonthly magazine London Cyclist, organised rides, and advise on all aspects of cycling.
London Cycling Campaign, Unit 228, 30 Great Guildford Street, London, SE1 0HS
Tel. 0171 4353725 Fax. 0171 7944484
www.lcc.org.uk/ |
National Association of Veteran Cycle Clubs (NAVCC)
There are 10 veteran Cycle Clubs based all over the country. Every year they organised a national rally during the first weekend in September, hosted by one of the Veteran Clubs. Each individual club organises rallies throughout the year. A booklet listing all the clubs is available from the national secretary.
Mr. A.H.C. Pickering, 29 The Coppice, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE9 5FB
Tel. 0116 2841881 |
Off-road Cycling
Off-road cycling provides publications for those wishing to cycle away from traffic. Maps and route cards are available for: Forest of Dean, Peak District and the Brecon Beacons. Off-road Cycling also runs a comprehensive advisory service for trail managers to help ensure that the trails you ride are suitable for families, occasional cyclists or the more adventurous mountain biker.
Colin Palmer, Coddlington, Ledbury, HR8 1JH.
Tel. 01531-633500. Fax. 01531-636247. |
Roadpeace
Roadpeace, the national charity for road traffic victims, provides information and support to bereaved and injured road traffic victims through its helpline, literature, local groups and contact with people who have suffered a similar experience. It also campaigns for justice for road victims.
Helpline 0181 964 1021, 9am to 9pm 7 days.
Brigitte Chaudhry, PO Box 2579, London, NW10 3PW
Tel./Fax. 0181 9649353 |
Rough-Stuff Fellowship
Founded in 1955 for cyclists who love byways and tracks the Rough-Stuff Fellowship is the oldest 'off road' cycling club in the world. Members enjoy a route library that is second to none, with detailed information on routes throughout the UK and Europe. Visit their website and see for yourself.
Phil Cunningham, 4 Hepley Road, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1RX
Tel. 01625 878809 |
Safe Routes to School
Whilst not invented by Sustrans (see below), the Safe Routes to School initiative is now largely run by them, although there are many local schemes not operated by Sustrans. The scheme provides information, support and advice on making it easier for kids to get to school on foot or on their bikes. Sustrans produce a quarterly newsletter with news of their own and other projects. For a free information pack, phone the Sustrans information line, tel. 0117-929088 or check out the website. For more in-depth advice, contact Celia Beeson Tel. 0117 9268893. |
Sustrans
Sustrans is the civil engineering charity responsible for coordinating the recently opened 5000-mile National Cycle Network and Safe Routes to Schools projects. The National Cycle Network is a UK-wide Millennium project. The Network will comprise more than 10000 miles of cycle routes by 2005. The Network is a partnership project involving over 400 local authorities, businesses, countryside bodies and others. Sustrans provide a public information service, call for a free catalogue which features maps, technical materials and information sheets on a range of cycling-related issues.
53 King Street, Bristol, BS1 4DZ
Tel. 0117 9290888 Fax. 0117 9294173
www.sustrans.co.uk |
Scottish Youth Hostel Association (SYHA)
Youth hostels come in all shapes and sizes. There are over 80 well run, friendly hostels throughout Scotland offering good, comfortable accommodation, with shower and laundry facilities and much more. Anyone over the age of 5 years (no upper age limit) can join, just go to your local district office, a hostel or even by post. This membership allows you to use not only Scottish hostels, but over 5,000 youth hostels all over the world.
7 Glebe Crescent, Stirling, FK8 2JA
Tel. 01786 891400 Fax. 01786 891336 |
Slower Speeds Initiative
The Slower Speeds Initiative is a coalition of bodies calling for a general reduction in road traffic speeds, both in urban and rural areas. They are aiming to reverse the situation in which pedestrians and cyclists are unable to use the streets for fear of dangerous, fast moving traffic. Currently, the Initiative's work is focused on generating support for lower and better enforced speed limits. An information/endorsement leaflet is available from:
Denise Carlo, 213 College Road, Norwich, NR2 3JD
Tel./Fax. 01603 504563 |
Tandem Club
Offers advice on any aspect of tandems, and offers a spares services for difficult to obtain tandem parts, a magazine every two months and a club handbook. Sixty local groups up and down the country organise local events, club rides.
Peter Hallowell, 25 Hendred Way, Abington, Oxfordshire, OX14 2AN
Tel. 01235 525161 Fax. 01235 445706 |
Transport 2000
Transport 2000 is the national environmental transport campaign working for coherent and sustainable transport solutions. Traffic levels are set to rise by 60 percent by 2031 but this rise could be slowed down or even stopped. Transport 2000's vision is of a country where every child can walk or cycle to school in safety, where companies benefit from green commuting, where local shops thrive and you don't need a car to enjoy the countryside or city life. Supporters receive information, a quarterly magazine and access to a network of local groups.
Walken House, 10 Melton Street, London, NW1 2EJ
Tel. 0171 3888386 Fax. 0171 3882481
e-mail: join@transport2000.demon.co.uk |
Vegetarian Cycling & Athletic Club
Members participate in road time-trialling, cyclo-cross and MTB racing and some touring as well as in athletics. It also provides sports nutritional advice.
Peter Simpson, 13 Peers Lane, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, MK5 6BG
Tel. 01908 503919 |
Youth Hostels Association (YHA England & Wales)
Youth Hostels have changed - for the better! There are comfortable bunk bedded rooms, a warm welcome, good food and affordable prices. And cyclists will particularly appreciate the secure cycle stores, and hot showers! To find out more about the 237 Youth Hostels all over England and Wales check-out the web site. |
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CYCLING GROUPS:
Binfield Bikers,
26 Hamlet Street, Bracknell,
Berkshire, RG12 6EF
Bradford Cycling Action
Group,
c/o Bradford Resources
Centre, 17-21 Chapel Street,
Bradford, West Yorkshire,
BD1 5DT
Brighton Cycling
Opportunities Group,
PO Box 2502, King's House,
Grand Avenue, Hove, East
Sussex, BN3 2ST. Tel: 01273
292722
Bristol Cycling Campaign,
13 Alpha Road, Bristol, BS3
1DH
Calderdale
Cycle Promotion Group,
26 Carr Field Drive,
Luddenden, Halifax, West
Yorkshire, HX2 6RJ. Tel:
0113 205 3308
Cam Valley Cycleway
Campaign,
13 Jubilee Road, Kingshill,
Dursley, Gloucestershire,
GL11 4ES. Tel: 01453 548920
Cambridge Cycling
Campaign,
PO Box 204, Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire, CB4 3FN.
Tel: 01223 504095
CAPSIA
(Cyclist & Pedestrian Safety
in Abingdon), 20 Morton
Close, Abingdon,
Oxfordshire. Tel: 01235
526636
Cardiff Cycling Campaign,
24 Taff Embankment,
Grangetown, Cardiff, CF1 7BE
Carlisle Cycling
Campaign,
16 Kells Place, Stanwix, ,
Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9DT.
Tel: 01228 43839
Chelmsford Cycling Action
Group,
75 Tabors Avenue,
Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7EL.
Tel: 01245 472437
Cheltenham Cycle
Campaign,
89 Rowanfield Road,
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire,
GL51 8AF
Cleveland Cycling
Campaign,
14 Limes Road, Linthorpe,
Middlesbrough, Cleveland,
TS5 6RQ. Tel: 01642 814232
COGS
Salisbury Cycling Campaign,
196 Coombe Road, Salisbury,
Wiltshire, SP2 8PB
Colchester Cycling
Campaign,
15 Scarlett Road,
Colchester, Essex, CO1 1EZ
Cycel
Cycling Campaign for East
Lancashire, 100 Livingstone
Road, Blackburn, Lancashire,
BB2 6NE. Tel: 01254 51072
Cycle 2000,
15 King's Avenue, Wolstanton,
, Newcastle-under-Lyme,
Staffordshire, ST5 8DA
Cycle Action in Sandwell,
8 Grange Road, West
Bromwich, West Midlands, B70
8PD
CycleBath,
2 St. James Street, Bath,
BA1 2TR
Cyclefolk,
Temple Lane South, Dublin 2,
Republic of Ireland
Cyclewight,
28 Sea Street, Newport, Isle
of Wight, PO30 5BW
Cyclic
Coventry Cycling Campaign,
44 Bolingbroke Road,
Coventry, West Midlands, CV3
1AQ. Tel: 01203 443398
Cycling Campaign for
Bedfordshire,
20 Haylards Way, Bedford,
Bedfordshire, MK41 9BU. Tel:
01234 353272
Cyclox
Oxford Cycling Campaign,
East Oxford Community
Centre, Princes St, Oxford,
Oxfordshire, OX4 1DD. Tel:
01865 794577
Doncaster Cycling
Promotion Group
9 Larch Drive, Armthorpe,
Doncaster, South Yorkshire,
DN3 3DJ
Dorset Cyclists' Network
Farrs Coach House, Cowgrove
Road, Wimbourne, Dorset,
BH21 4EL. Tel: 01202 880966
Dynamo
Lancaster & District Cycle
Campaign, 123 Scotforth
Road, Lancaster, Lancashire,
LA1 4SD
East Kent Spokes
2 Great Pett Ost, Pett Hill
Bridge, Canterbury, Kent,
CN4
Fylde Coast Cycling
Action Group
c/c Health Promotion Unit,
145-147 Newton Drive, ,
Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3
8LZ
Glasgow Cycling Campaign
53 Cochrane Street, Glasgow,
, G1 1HL
Goldalming Cycle Campaign
c/o/ The Annexe, The Old
Coach House, Petworth Road,
Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5QW
Guernsey Cycle Campaign
Group
Les Villets, Forest,
Guernsey, GY8 0HR
Hereford Cycle Users'
Group
72 Park Street, Hereford,
Herefordshire, HR1 2RE. Tel:
01432 268177
Highland Cycle Campaign
Windyridge, Caaggach,
Kirkhill, Inverness,
Inverness-shire, IV5 7PW.
Tel: 01463 831600
Hull Cycling Campaign
21 Conway Close, Hessle
Road, Kingston upon Hull,
East Yorkshire, HU3 3NR.
Ipswich Cycle Campaign
23 Galway Avenue, Ipswich,
Suffolk, IP1 5JW
Kirklees Cycling Forum
PO Box 333, Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire
Knowsley Cycling Campaign
83 Oak Towers, Roughwood
Drive, Kirkby, Merseyside,
L33 8XW
Leamington Cycleways
24 Henry Street, Kenilworth,
Warwickshire, CV8 2HJ
Leeds Cycle Action Group
14 Oatland Green, Little
London, Leeds, West
Yorkshire, LS7 1SN
LEGS
Mid Somerset Cycle
Group, St. Edmunds Lodge,
Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6
8HJ
Leicester Spokes
PO Box 30, Leicester,
Leicestershire, LE1 7OD
London Cycling Campaign
228 Great Guildford Business
Square, 30 Great Guildford
Street, London, SE1 0HS.
Tel: 0171 928 7220
Long Eaton Bicycle Users'
Group
14 Granby Street, Ilkeston,
Derbyshire, DE7 8HN
Loughborough & District
Cycle Users' Campaign
32 Bramcote Road,
Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 2SA
Medway Cycle Network
14 St. Andrews Road,
Gillingham , Kent, ME7 1QR
Merseyside Cycling
Campaign
20 Hilbre Road, West Kirby,
Merseyside, L48 3HH
Mid Sussex Cycling
Campaign
7 South Lodge Close, Burgess
Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8LQ
Milton Keynes Cycle
Users' Group
15 The Oval, Oldbrook,
Milton Keynes,
Buckinghamshire, MK6 2TW
Tel: 01908 674812
Newbury Cycle Campaign
92 Newport Road, Newbury,
Berkshire
Newport Cycling Campaign
Newport Friends of the
Earth, 13 Leadon
Court,Thornhill, Cwmbran,
Newport, NP44 5TZ
Newton Abbot & Torbay
Cycle Users' Group
81 Twickenham Road, Newton
Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4JG
North Eastern Derbyshire
Cycling Campaign
Centre for Urban Studies,
Market Hall, Chesterfield,
Derbyshire, S40 1AR
Northern Ireland Cycling
Initiative
13 Belvoir Close, Belfast,
Co. Antrim,BT8 4PL. Tel:
01232 645909
Norwich Cycling Campaign
42-46 Bethel Street,
Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR.
Tel: 01603 664364
Pedal Power:
Borders Cycle Campaign Group
Sunnyside, No. 2 Milne
Graden, Coldstream,
Berwickshire, TD12 4HE
Pedal Pushers - Sheffield
Cycling Campaign
11 Kenbourne Road, Nether
Edge, Sheffield, South
Yorkshire, S7 1NJ Tel: 0114
258 1605
Pedals -
Nottingham Cycling Campaign
3 Ryder Street, Basford, ,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire,
NG6 0BL
Pedals - Spalding Cycling
Campaign
The Chantry, 7 Church
Street, Spalding,
Lincolnshire, PE11 2PB
Pushbikes: The Birmingham
& West Midlands Cycling
Campaign
20 Conifer Court, Moore
Green Lane, Moseley,
Birmingham, West Midlands
B13 8MB. Tel:0121 632 6753
Reading Cycle Campaign
84 Kidmore Road, Caversham,
Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7NA.
Tel: 0181 948 3932
Rochdale Cyclist Action
27 Medley Street, Rochdale,
Lancashire, OL12 0RQ
Solihull Cycle Campaign
1 Thornton Road, Monkspath,
Solihull, Birmingham, West
Midlands, B90 4TF. Tel: 0121
704 4412
South Bedfordshire Cycle
Campaign
25 Northfields, Dunstable,
Bedfordshire,LU5 5AJ
Southampton Cycling
Campaign
60 Gordon Avenue, Portswood,
Southampton, Hampshire
Southend & Surrounds
Cycle Campaign
750 London Road,
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
Spokes: The Lothian Cycle
Campaign
St. Martins Church Hall, 232
Dalry Road, Edinburgh, Mid
Lothian, EH11 2JG Tel: 0131
313 2114
Sprocket - Manchester
Cycling Campaign
c/o One World Centre, 6
Mount Street, Manchester M2
5NS Tel: 0161 224 6450
St. Albans Cycle Users
35 Ramsbury Road, St.
Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1
1SN. Tel: 01727 860705
Stratford Cycle Campaign
4 Bridge Street, Butler's
Marston, Warwick,
Warwickshire, CV35 0NE Tel:
01926 641560
Stroud Cycling Campaign
45 Bisley Old Road, Stroud,
Gloucestershire, GL5 1LU.
Tel: 01453 762233
Tring Cycling Campaign
The Grove House, 63 Grove
Road, Tring, Hertfordshire,
HP23 5PB
Tynebikes
22 Linden Road, Newcastle
upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE3
4EY Tel:0191 284 3781
Waveney Cycling Campaign
136 Dell Road, Oulton Broad,
Lowestoft, Suffolk,NR33 9NT
Wheel-Rights 2000
(Swansea Bay Cycling
Campaign)
4 The Glebe, Bishopton,
Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA3
3JP
Wirral Cycle Campaign
12 James Street, Oxton,
Birkenhead, Merseyside, L43
5RD. Tel: 0151 652 3166
Woking Cycle Users' Group
6 Heathside Gardens,
Woking, Surrey, GU22 7HR
Wycombe Cycling Campaign
54 Rupert Avenue, High
Wycombe,
Buckinghamshire,HP12 3NF
York Cycle Campaign
c/o York Cycle works, 14-16
Lawrence Street, York, North
Yorkshire, YO1 3BN. Tel:
01904 626664 |
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