Bristol neighbours

Cycling

On yer Bike!

There are so many good reasons to start cycling

• It keeps you fit
• It’s better for the environment
• It beats the traffic
• It can save you money

Plus

Bristol is Britain’s first ‘Cycling City’

With the aim to double the amount of cyclists there are in Bristol the Council are campaigning hard to get more people to switch to cycling. 

The Council offer a wealth of information including bike security(link to bike theft page), the type of bike to buy, and even what clothes to wear while cycling.

http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/transport-and-streets/cycling/cycling---information-and-advice/ 

You can also download maps of cycle lanes and routes

http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/transport-and-streets/road-markings-and-signage/cycle-lanes-and-routes/

For more information about cycling in Bristol and elsewhere around the South West visit

http://www.cyclewest.co.uk/ 

Some useful sites

SUSTRANS (National Cycle Network) http://www.sustrans.org.uk/

LIFESTYLE UK (Cycling Charity) http://www.lifecycleuk.org.uk/ 

BIKE FOR ALL (information on cycling) http://www.bikeforall.net/index.php