Discount code for Hargroves Cycles'. Click on guide for details.
Use Hostel Bookers to find/book hostels and budget accommodation in more than 2,500 destinations, worldwide.
Links to cycling information sources
Searching the web for hours means less time out there. The following links should make it easier and quicker to find exactly what you need. If you'd like to add more, just fill in the comments form at the bottom of this page
Mine of information by Carlton Reid on UK cycle-related matters and a starting point for surfing the web for cycle stuff.
A starting point for UK-wide off-road riding information, from easy peasy flat routes for everyone to those black routes for experts.
UK Directory of Council Cycle Maps
This is organised by country (England, N. Ireland, Scotland, Wales) and by county, listing links and .pdf files of cycle route maps produced by local councils. Not sure how often it's updated.
Snippets to inform and entertain from Carlton Reid.
National Organisations and Projects
UK membership organisation helping cyclists and campaigning to make cycling enjoyable, safe and welcoming for all.
UK sustainable transport charity involved in creating cycle and walking routes, often traffic-free.
One of Sustrans' projects.
CycleNation - new name for the umbrella group of local cycling groups and campaigns.
National body that co-ordinates the development of cycling across England for...'more peple cycling, more safely, more often...'. Supported by various Government departments. Includes the establishment of cycling demonstration towns.
National body promoting cycling and funded by the Scottish government.
Online info for all interested in folding bikes.
Magazines
A to B magazine is an entertaining and informative read about low carbon living, including commuting and shopping, with reviews of folding and electric bikes plus comments on cycle-related items including rail travel. Printed or online version every other month.
Monthly print magazine for recreational riders.
An out-of-date site, but some interesting reading from the defunct print magazine for everyday and holidaying cyclists.
A quarterly print magazine about specialised bikes, cycling as transport, and the human power scene. Everyday utility cycling, recumbents, folders, tandems, adaptations for different abilities. 'It's a quarterly dose of cycle inspiration.'

