ROAD SAFETY & CYCLE TRAINING
incorporating ‘Bikeability’ and bringing Cycling Proficiency into the 21st Century ( www.bikeability.org.uk )

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Simplified breakdown of On Road/Off Road Cycle Training and Trail Maps
www.rsct-mtb.org.uk  

BBC Local Weather (to check what equipment is needed to be comfortable)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/ukweather/

CTC (National Standards syllabus to qualified NSIs in your area etc.)

www.ctc.org.uk/cycletraining

Clive Mitchell Cycles (good, reliable local cycle shop in Truro – my base)

http://www.clivemitchellcycles.co.uk/contact.html

Cycling for Fun (advice re sizing etc. to achieve what it says on the tin)

http://www.cyclingforfun.co.uk

Urban Glow (new ideas & innovative answers to being seen)

www.urban-glow.com

Cyclecraft – the book (informative advice for all cyclists)

http://www.cyclecraft.co.uk

Safe Routes to Schools ( in conjunction with Sustrans)
http://www.saferoutestoschools.org.uk

DVLA (On line Highway Code Quiz)

http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/  

Bike for All (Cycling and the Law)

http://www.bikeforall.net/content/cycling_and_the_law.php

Why Cycle (Impartial advice for potential and new cyclists in the UK)

http://www.whycycle.co.uk/

Think Road Safety website (promotional and campaign materials)

http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/catalogue/index.htm

Department of Transport (information for parents and teachers)

http://www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/informationforparentsteacher6173

End 2 End rides (a link to various stories of the journey)

http://www.users.waitrose.com/~ianclare/links.htm

Velovision  (especially useful for the buyers guide for Special Needs Cyclists)

http://www.velovision.co.uk

Cycle Exeter's Adult training programme 'Cycle till your heart's content'
http://www.devon.gov.uk/cdt-hearts-content-leaflet.pdf
 

Antony Lord Foundation (promoting safer cycling, training and helmets)

http://www.antonylordfoundation.org.uk

CTSB (The Cycle Training Standards Board - The NSIs' Ombudsman)
http://www.
ctsb.org.uk

RoSPA (Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents)

http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/

Cycle Touring Club (anything from maps and clothing to insurance)

http://www.ctc.org.uk/

TheBike Barn (Camping, cycle hire, farmhouse B&B and off road trail rides)
http://www.thebikebarn.org
Pedal Back the Years (which carries a health warning as it will improve it!)
http://www.pedalbacktheyears.info
Cycle Sense interactive
http://www.cyclesense.net/fset.htm
Cycle Exeter (a demonstration town)
http://www.devon.gov.uk/cycleexeter
Cycle Safety advice and interactive Highway Code
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/CyclingAndWalking/DG_10026401
Bike BUDi (teaming up nervous cyclists with well seasoned cyclists)
www.bikebudi.com
British Cycling ( for MTB/BMX and other British team information)
www.britishcycling.org.uk
Immobilise ( – register your bike with the police online here)
http://www.immobilise.com
Milly and his recycled bicycles (plus crazy bikes galore)
www.
millypeds.co.uk
For anyone who wants to cycle (but perhaps needs a little extra help)
www.funcyclingchallenge.org.uk
Devon and Cornwall Constabulary (Highway Code Quiz)
http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/v3/roadsafe/quiz/index.htm 

British Helmet Research Foundation (a balanced view)

http://www.cyclehelmets.org/mf.html?1045

5 Miles to Fabulous (Annual girlie ride out with the CTC)
http://www.fivemilestofabulous.co.uk/
Devon and Cornwall Constabulary (Road Safety Unit)
http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/v3/roadsafe/cycling/index.htm
SeaCycle (the waterborne alternative to landlocked bikes)
http://www.seacycle.biz/waterbike.html  
Dock Accents (ergonomically designed but more for the shoreline)
http://www.dockaccents.com/water_bikes.htm
It's Not Easy Being Green (the Strawbridge family having gone very green )
http://www.itsnoteasybeinggreen.org/index.htm
CN4C (Cornwall Neighbourhood for Change does what it says on the tin)
http://www.cn4c.org.uk/cn4c/ 
King Harry Ferry (the bike friendly crossing on the River Fal)
http://www.kingharry-info.co.uk/ferryindex.html 
Youth Hostel Association (budget accommodation)
http://www.yha.org.uk   
London Freewheel (London becomes a traffic free zone for cyclists for the day)
http://www.londonfreewheel.com
Cornwall Tourist Board ( cyclist info - where to stay, maps to download etc.)
http://www.cornwalltouristboard.co.uk/cycling.asp  
Cycle rides in the South West (known trails or guided tours to your specification)
http://www.bespokecycling.org.uk
QDP Sports and Leisure (gym equipment in preparation for something like an E2E)
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/QDP-Sports-Leisure
Cycling for Fun (articles written by experts for everyone)
http://www.cyclingforfun.co.uk
BissoeTramway Cycle Hire (On the old Mineral Tramways route)
http://www.
cornwallcyclehire.com
Bridge Bike Hire (half way along the Camel Trail so you can go either direction)
http://www.bridgebikehire.co.uk
Padstow Cycle Hire (Take the coast road or the Camel Trail)
http://www.padstowcyclehire.com
London Cycling Campaign (some serious cycle maintenance advice on line)
http://www.lcc.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=565
Bike Website dot Com (A free online info-mart)
http://www.bikewebsite.com
Cycle Experience - Road shows/Try out shows/Instructor Training http://www.cycleexperience.com Bike Eye (!! The little mirror that gives you a very different point of view !!)
http://www.bike-eye.co.uk
Big Top Mania (which incorporates the Crazy Bike Circus)
http://www.bigtopmania.co.uk/Crazy_Bikes.html
BUPA - Information on cycling and health
http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information
Fill that hole (for cyclists to report ANY road defect to the relevant L.A.)
http://www.fillthathole.org.uk
Patch Adams donation page  (for the End 2 End fundraiser)
http://www.patchadams.org/support_the_dream/donate.html