Autumn/Winter 2012
CYCLING RESOURCES
Further reading Cyclecraft £15.99 Everything you need to know about cycling on trafficked roads, Cyclecraft is essentially the cyclist’s Highway Code and Advanced Driving Test rolled into one. ISBN 9780117037403 (pub. The Stationery Office)
Traffic-Free Cycle Trails £14.99 Cyclescheme online www.cyclescheme.co.uk Visit the Cyclescheme website for regular news, bike and equipment reviews, and 'how to' features. There's loads of information and support for employers and employees, and you can log on to MyCyclescheme to track your Certificate. You can even read digital copies of past issues of Cycle Commuter.
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More than 400 routes for escaping the traffic and riding for fun, on railway paths, canal towpaths, and through forests. Ideal for cycling with your family. ISBN 9781900623216 (pub. CycleCity Guides)
The Total Bike Maintenance Book £18.99
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A comprehensive guide to looking after your bike and doing DIY repairs.
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The Bike Book £16.99
ISBN 9781847329806 (pub. Carlton Books)
Now in its sixth edition, this well-illustrated maintenance book is accessible to beginners. ISBN 9780857331182 (pub. Haynes)
Cycling organisations CTC CTC is the UK's national cycling charity. It aims to promote and protect cycling, and to inspire cyclists. Membership provides £10m third-party insurance, a cycling-related legal helpline, a bi-monthly cycling magazine, weekly email newsletters, discounts, and support for nationwide cycling campaigns. www.ctc.org.uk
London Cycling Campaign LCC is the voice of cyclists in London, a membership charity that campaigns to make London a better place for cyclists. Membership provides third-party insurance, support for cycle campaigning in the capital, a bi-monthly cycling magazine, discounts, and more. www.lcc.org.uk 62
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British Cycling As well as being the governing body of UK cycle sport, British Cycling has a membership package just for commuting and recreational riders. 'Ride' membership gets you up to £10m liability insurance, free legal advice and support for cycling accidents, weekly email newsletters, and a range of discounts. Use the Cyclescheme promotional code 'CS12' when you join to get 12 months for the price of 9. www.britishcycling.org.uk
Free Smartphone apps CycleStreets Journey Planner Arguably the definitive UK route-planning app for cyclists, CycleStreets plots the best journey for you depending on your criteria – quick, quiet, or balanced. You can view your route on scalable maps or as a stage-by-stage itinerary. iPhone and Android. www.cyclestreets.net
Sustrans
Strava Cycling
Sustrans, which conceived and oversees the National Cycle Network, is a pioneer of the 'safe routes' concept in the UK. It encourages sustainable transport by developing and promoting safer routes for people to make more journeys by foot, bike or public transport. www.sustrans.org.uk
Strava logs the route, distance and speed of your rides on your smartphone and automatically uploads the results to the Strava.com website, where you can compare your efforts with your previous trips – or with other cyclists. iPhone and Android. www.strava.com