Links
There is a maze of information on the web, but here are some sites that help with advice, kit and information on cycling:
Bright Blue Creative: www.brightbluec.co.uk Great designers that helped us develop our logo and business cards, etc.
Ginzola -Web developers and support, always on hand to help: www.ginzola.com
Endura Clothing www.endura.co.uk kit we, and our coaches and instructors, rave about. Practical, hard wearing and stylish.
Raleigh, Britains best known bike brand www.cyclelife.com Have a look at their shiny bike bits and come to us for a quote!
Moore Large & Co www.moorelarge.co.uk A huge site full of everything you need from the smallest bolt to the largest bike rack.
Information on cycle training, routes, maps and exploring Devon by bike
Devon County Council www.cycledevon.info Help you get the best out of living and biking in The Devon Cycling Playground'
Cycle Craft www.cyclecraft.co.uk Great for children and adults who want to learn and research safer cycling. The cycle instructors main reference manual.
Why Cycle www.whycycle.co.uk Great for answering that question, 'what type of bike do I need?' and everything else a new rider needs to know.
Cycling focused organisations
Sustrans www.sustran.co.uk The people behind the National Cycle Network, the charity promoting sustainable transport for all, a major source for good!
'Sustrans makes smarter travel choices possible, desirable and inevitable. Sustrans are a leading UK charity enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day. Working with families, communities, policy-makers and partner organisations so that people are able to choose healthier, cleaner and cheaper journeys, with better places and spaces to move through and live in.'
The Cyclists Touring Club ctc.org.uk CTC, inexistence for over 100 years, still providing excellent advice, a massive club base all over the UK and campaigning for all cyclists.
'CTC, the national cycling charity, inspires and helps people to cycle and keep cycling. We work to protect and promote cycling to create a healthier, cleaner world, now and for the future. We believe that cycling is more than just transport; it makes you feel good, gives you a sense of freedom and creates a better environment for everyone. We encourage all types of cycling, on the road or off it.'
British Cycling www.britishcycling.org.uk The force behind our olympic success, promoting cycling for sport, recreation and transport. The sport of cycling is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. British Cycling organise racing, rides and coaching events nationwide. Whether road racing, mountain biking, BMX, cycle speedway or cyclo-cross, there are loads of opportunities to get involved locally.
'British Cycling is the national governing body for cycling as recognised by the UCI – the international federation for the sport. British Cycling works across all levels and six disciplines of the sport, from providing the support and encouragement people need to get riding their bikes for the first time, to being home to the hugely successful Great Britain Cycling Team.'