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!

 

Bike shops

Greater Manchester cycle shops

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

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

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

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.

 

Cycling organisations and charities

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

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

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.

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

Large cycling information bank.

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

Impartial advice for potential and new cyclists in the UK. 

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.

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

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

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

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

 

Cycling publications

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. 

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.

  

Legal Assistance and Insurance

Specialist Cycling Accident Solicitors www.cycleassist.co.uk

A dedicated team of experienced cycling accident solicitors offering a specialist service to anyone that has suffered a cycling accident or injury.

Butterworth Spengler  http://butterworthspengler.co.uk/

Specialist insurers offering cycle insurance and other types of policies

 

Travel and route planning

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.

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. 

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.