Cycling Campaign Groups and Organisations

British Cycling
British Cycling provides information about cycling activities throughout the UK. They are the governing body for most types of cycling competition, road racing, track, BMX, cyclo-cross and cycle speedway. BC also provides 3rd party insurance for affiliated clubs and the option for legal and individual accident insurance for gold level members.BC also supports the coaching schemes from club coach training up to international coaching.

CTC CTC
The Cyclists' Touring Club is the biggest, longest established and most influential British cycling organisation.
Bikeforall
A very useful site, provided by the National Cycling Strategy with tips for beginners and experienced cyclists.
London Cycling Campaign
Since 1978 the London Cycling Campaign has promoted the rights and needs of all cyclists in Greater London. They represent cyclists' interests to central government, local councils, employers and public services, such as rail operators and British Waterways, ensuring that cycling is properly considered alongside other forms of transport.
Spokes Spokes
The Lothian Cycle Campaign - a non party political voluntary organisation, SPOKES campaigns for better conditions for cyclists, especially in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Merseyside Cycle Campaign - a group to lobby for better cycle routes around the Merseyside region

Greater Manchester Cycle Campaign - ditto for Greater Manchester

Warrington Cycle Campaign - Warrington Campaigners
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Transport Policy
Sustrans
 Sustrans
Sustrans is a civil engineering charity which designs and builds routes for cyclists, walkers and people with disabilities. Sustrans is promoting a 6,500-mile National Cycle Network for the United Kingdom which will link schools, houses, shops and workplaces with each other and with the countryside.
DETR
 DETR
The Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. Objectives include "the promotion of efficient and integrated transport services across different modes and reducing road traffic growth, in order to better meet the mobility needs of the travelling public and industry".
Transport Research Laboratory - Berkshire
Napier University joined forces with industrial partners to set up this Institute in Edinburgh, concentrating academic and industrial expertise in an effort to find real solutions to those transport problems that are perceived to be among the most intractable confronting society.
TRL
Transport Research Institute
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Cycling Information
Bicycle Doctor
Very popular Manchester bike shop, with sales info. rides and a noticeboard.
Cyber Cyclery
Cyber Cyclery
"The Internet Cycling Hub", US site with worldwide links and information, a great resource for bicycle enthusiasts searching for information on the Internet

www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk More information about the National Cycle network

London Community Recycle Network Network of Community Recycle groups in London

Valley Wheels project to provide bikes and instruction to Liverpool's Netherley community.

BikeAbility in Ipswich & East Suffolk to deliver cycling to special needs groups. They have adapted and ordinary cycles for use.
uk.rec.cycling
A USENET newsgroup for the discussion of topics relating to cycling in the UK and Ireland.
National Cycling Strategy - information on the National Cycling Strategy & promotion of cycling, new publications and other relevant initiatives.
Yahoo's Cycling Category
Listing cycling related sites worldwide.
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Other Useful Links
Railtrack
Train travel info
Healthstart
Healthstart Ltd
Events management company based in the North West of England, specializing in promoting healthy lifestyles and all aspects of physical activity.
CharityNet
From CAF (Charities Aid Foundation), a registered charity which provides services that are both charitable and financial.

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