Links and resources

More about cycling and who to contact

This section of the website aims to give you links to a wide range of cycling websites, and also information that we think will be useful to you. Make sure you check back regularly for updates!

Greater Manchester cycle shops

Details and a map of cycle shops in the Greater Manchester area can be found by clicking here

Cycling England: www.dft.gov.uk/cyclingengland

Government department covering cycling in the UK.

British Cycling: http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/

Developing cycling in Britian as a means of transport, a leisure activity and competitive sport.

Sustrans: http://www.sustrans.co.uk/

The country's leading sustainable transport charity, and co-ordinator of the National Cycle Network. A very good resource for UK cycleway maps.

They have just published this excellent document for women cyclists - Bike Belles

Bike Belles by Sustrans.pdf

 

GM Travel Plans web site http://www.travelplans.org.uk/

Provides assistance on how to develop and implement an effective travel plan both in GM and across the UK.

Bikeforall: http://www.bikeforall.net/

Large cycling information bank.

Shecycles: http://www.shecycles.net/

Web forum for lady cyclists looking for like-minded others. Visit the site for chat, rides and more...

CTC - The Cyclists Touring Club: http://www.ctc.org.uk/

Up-to-date news and events and an extensive knowledge base.

Why Cycle: http://www.whycycle.co.uk/

Impartial advice for potential and new cyclists in the UK. 

Cycle Greater Manchester: http://www.cyclegm.org

Lots of regional information on cycle routes and events, including detailed downloadable maps of all areas in Greater Manchester. 

Bicycle Helmet Research Foundation: http://www.cyclehelmets.org/

Very informative website about the pros and cons of using cycle helmets.

Cyclecraft:  http://www.cyclecraft.co.uk/

Cyclecraft is a fantastic guide to cycling for both adults and children, and recommended reading alongside Bikeability cycle training. 

Walkit.com: http://www.walkit.com/

Website for planning urban walking routes. Could also be used to plan cycle to work routes.

BikeHike: http://www.bikehike.co.uk/

Online mapping sytem using OS 1:50,000 scales maps linked to Google maps. Free to use and a great place to find and plot routes.

BikeBiz: http://www.bikebiz.co.uk/

The trade publication for the cycling industry. Lots of news and views for the retail trade and wider cycling business.

Bicycle Doctor:  http://www.bicycledoctor.co.uk/

A Worker's Co-Operative Bike Shop offering comprehensive repair services.

OnYourBike: http://www.onyourbike-llp.co.uk/

Our partner organisation for CycleToWork PLUS.

Association of Cycle Traders: http://www.thecyclingexperts.co.uk/

Promoting specialist cycle retailers; the cycling experts helping you make the most of your time in the saddle.

Cyclelife: http://www.cyclelife.com/

Raliegh's online shop, full of great stuff to buy and at discount prices for our customers.

Cycle Store: http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/

Great online shop with loads of offers on bikes, bits and kit.