The Pedal Peak District

Introduction

The amount of information available to cyclists is staggering. From printed material to internet sites; national magazines to club newsletters; cycle shops to simply talking to other cyclists; the options for gathering information are huge. National cycling organisations also provide impartial advice on how to get started and how to develop your cycling skills. Local councils and community groups are also a good source of information in your immediate area. Internet forums are a good place for advice as are the many cycling related websites. Don’t get bogged down though, at the end of the day you just want the information that will help you ride your bike more and enjoy the experience.

Useful Pages

The following documents will be useful particularly to those new to cycling:

• Cycling glossary
• Cycling resources

Useful Links

For further information and support:

• Cycling organisations
• Associated organisations
• Cycle advocacy groups: national
• Cycle advocacy groups: local
• Bike Hub
• Cycle clubs
• Local authority cycle websites
• Forums and bulletin boards
• News-sites and online publications
• Bike Blogs
• Sheffield and Peak District based novice triathlon coaching, offering athletes the opportunity to develop their triathlon skills and experience.
• Cycling around Derbyshire
• Peak Cycle Links - was set up as a local company and charity in August 2010 for the express purpose of delivering sections of the trails network outside the boundary of the Peak District national park. Their task is to negotiate all land agreements, to secure planning consent, help raise funds, help construct the routes and maintain them. For more information contact Gill Kent, supporters secretary peakcyclelinks@gmail.com

For more general information about all aspects of cycling visit www.bikeforall.net.