We hope you found our cycling safety leaflet helpful. Now we’ve whetted your appetite, how about finding out more about the opportunities to enjoy and look after your bicycle.

Useful general contacts for more information

CTC (www.ctc.org.uk)

The UK’s national cyclists’ organisation, and the largest single group of people on bicycles.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (www.rospa.com)

or information on safe cycling and also advice on buying and using a cycle helmet

London Cycling Campaign (www.lcc.org.uk)

LCC sets out to make London a world-class cycling city

Why Cycle? (www.whycycle.co.uk)

Impartial advice for would-be and beginner cyclists in the UK

British Cycling Federation (www.bcf.uk.com)

Internationally recognised governing body of cycle sport in the UK. 


Cycle Web (www.cycleweb.co.uk)

Everything for the cyclist: sales, bike hire, cycle clubs, technical advice and holiday ideas

Insuring your bicycle

Cycle Insurance Direct (www.cycleinsurancedirect.co.uk)

Competitive cycle insurance rates with Cycle Insurance Direct, quote and buy online

Insurancewide (www.insurancewide.com)

Protect your bicycle and accessories against fire, theft, loss or damage.

Transporting your bicycle

The Roof Box Company (www.roofbox.co.uk)

Roof boxes, bike carriers and accessories for sale and to hire.

Car Roofracks (www.car-roofracks.co.uk)

Bike racks and cycle racks for sale

Out and about

Country Lanes (www.countrylanes.co.uk)

Cycling day trips and holidays in the UK

Forestry Commission (www.forestry.gov.uk/cycling)

Simple search engine for locating great venues for cycling. You can choose trails from easy to severe.

Sustrans (www.sustrans.org.uk)

Details of the 12,000-mile long National Cycle Network

Travelling with your bike

National Rail (ww.nationalrail.co.uk/passenger_services/cyclists.html)

A to B (www.atob.org.uk)

General advice on carrying your bicycle by train

Cycle Tourer (www.cycletourer.co.uk)

Excellent advice on taking your bike by ferry