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Cycling Associations

we are Cycling UK
Cycling UK offers a comprehensive and specialised service for the leisure and commuting cyclist. It provides technical advice, information, a magazine, cycling related legal aid, insurance, organised tours, specialist mail order, thousands of cycling events annually, and the opportunity to be part of the UK's largest cycling organisation, with more than 70,000 members and supporters at home and throughout the world.

Audax UK
The premier long distance cyclists' association in the UK.

Online Cycling Accessories

Wiggle
Wiggle offers great deals on everything for you and your bike. They stock a superb range of clothing, parts and accessories, many at half price. Free delivery and 0% Finance available online.

Evans Cycles
Reputedly the largest independent cycle dealer in the UK with one of the largest mail order departments. Stores are located in London and the South East. Voted the 'Best British Bike Shop' in both 2003 and 2004.

Cycling Holidays

Cycle Breaks
Cycling Holidays in Suffolk and Norfolk. With quiet rural lanes, pretty villages and miles of unspoilt coastline, the heritage counties of Suffolk and Norfolk provide the ideal location for a relaxing cycling holiday.

Cycling Maps

Sustrans
The National Cycle Network is a comprehensive network of safe and attractive places to cycle throughout the UK. Visit the website for interactive mapping of these and other signed cycle routes.

Ordnance Survey Maps
The definitive supplier of quality maps.

Routes & Maps - London Transport Link
London cycling guides.

Splash Maps
Washable, all weather maps.

Route Planning

http://www.cyclestreets.net/journey/
Cycleroute finder

http://www.mapmyride.com/create
Good route planning, best with an account as you can then save routes you have planned.

http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php
Good route planning, also lets you add text for points of interest, tea and lunch stops.

Cycling Topics

The Science of Cycling
This site focuses on the science behind cycling. There are over 20 pages in six main sections, 20 audio and video clips, lots of images and a fascinating article on the history and unique culture of cycling.

Cycling Plus
Informative magazine. Many articles of general interest.

Bicycle Traveller Magazine
Stories from the bike touring world, plus gear reviews and inspiring photos.

Spoke Calculator
Free spoke calculator.

Cycling Clubs

Central London CTC
Organise all-day cycle rides for all abilities in the countryside around London.

South Bucks CTC
Covering South Bucks, with 7 Wednesday rides, 4 Sunday rides and a regular Friday Coffee Pot. Sub groups include Aylesbury, Chiltern Hills, Midweek, Thames Valley, and the Road Club.

Reading CTC
Organises lead rides and other cycling events, both on and off road, to suit all abilities. Rides start from several points around Reading and explore the countryside of Berkshire and the surrounding counties.

South Herts CTC
Based in South Herts, rides usually start in St Albans, Hatfield or Hertford.

West Herts CTC
Rides normally start in or around Hemel Hempstead.

CTC South West London
Provide rides into Surrey, Kent and surrounding counties. Sub groups include Beginners, Cheam and Morden, and the Midweek Wayfarers.

Spokes
Cycling and campaign group for cyclists in South West Herts.

Ealing Friday Riders
Social rides round London, the Chiltern's and Surrey. Every Friday 9am from Cafe Nero, Ealing.

Rough Stuff Fellowship
Off road cycling aimed at enjoying the countryside, the local group covers the Home Counties.

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