Our Services
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.



