Cycling organisations
Nottingham City Council
Contact the Sustainable Transport Officer for cycling information in Nottingham City.
tel: 0115 915 6596
Website: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
County Council Recreational Routes
Information on cycling in rural parts of Nottinghamshire including the Rural Rides programme.
tel: 01623 825 491
County Council Urban Cycling Officer
Information on cycling in urban areas outside of Nottingham city.
tel: 0115 9774585
Cycling groups and charities
Pedals
Greater Nottingham cycle campaign group.
Contact the secretary:
tel: 0115 981 6206
email: pedalsnottingham@googlemail.com
website: www.pedals.org.uk
Sustrans
Design and build traffic free routes. Involved in the National Cycle Network.
tel: 0117 926 8893
website: www.sustrans.org.uk
Cyclists Touring Club
The national cyclists' organisation.
website: www.ctc.org.uk
Local branch website: www.nottsctc.org.uk
Other useful contacts
Bike Week
Every summer a whole number of cycling related events and rides take place throughout the country.
website: www.bikeweek.org.uk
Raleigh
Nottingham's own bicycle manufacturer. Buy online and check out the latest models.
website: http://www.raleighbikes.com
Pedal Express
(cycle couriers)
Access Storage
Queens Road
Nottingham
NG2 3AS
tel: 0115 844 7744
website: www.pedalexpress.co.uk
Nottingham Clarion Cycling Club
Local cycling club.
website: www.nottinghamclarion.co.uk
Nottingham Express Transit
For information on cycling near the tram route please visit:
website: www.nottinghamexpresstransit.com
British Waterways
Before taking to a canal towpath on your bike you should obtain a cycle permit, which you will need to display, and a copy of the 'Waterways Code'. These are available from:
website: www.britishwaterways.co.uk
Cycle routes for tourists
website: http://www.visitbritain.com
NSPCC Big Bike Ride
A series of organised bike rides to be held in summer 2007. For more information see:
website: www.nspcc.org.uk/bigbikeride
European Cyclist's Federation
The world's largest bicycle advocacy group with 51 members in 31 countries.
website: http://www.ecf.com
British Cycling Federation
The internationally recognised governing body of cycle sport in the UK.
website: www.bcf.uk.com
Training courses for cyclists
Contact us for more information.
City centre cycle lockers
Pilcher Gate car park
tel: 0115 915 3786
Broadmarsh car park
tel: 0115 915 3784
Any problems with cycle facilities at traffic signals can be passed to the Traffic Control Centre:
tel: 0115 941 7878
