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 Bike It!Bike it! is a national cycling scheme which aims to encourage schoolchildren to take to two wheels. The scheme is co-ordinated by Sustrans and co-funded by the Department for Transport and the British bicycle industry via the Bike Hub levy. Through a wide range of events and activities schoolchildren will be encouraged to take to their wheels. They will receive professional, accredited on-and-off road cycle training to equip them to cycle to school. The scheme also aims to tackle practical issues such as secure cycle storage, cycle paths and traffic calming measures close to schools. Vicki Hill, Sustrans' Bike it! co-ordinator for York, said: “This new project is very exciting. Children love to cycle and our aim is to harness that enthusiasm and develop it so that children can become safe and responsible cyclists at an early age. Children who have been taught to cycle safely have a much better developed road sense." There are currently 41 Bike It officers, looking after hundreds of schools. |
| Audax UK The long distance cyclists' association, UK chapter. Link suggested by; Peter South from Derbyshire |
| Cycling England This is the body set up by government to "get more people cycling, more safely, more often." It was formed in March 2005, taking the place of the National Cycling Strategy Board. |
| Bicycle Association of GB The BAGB - Bicycle Association of Great Britain - is the representative body for Britain's bicycle and bicycle parts suppliers. The president is Phillip Darnton, former MD of Raleigh and, since June 2004, the chairman of the National Cycling Strategy Board. |
| British Cycling British Cycling is the governing body of cycle sport in the UK and is based at the Manchester Velodrome, the epicentre of Britain's cycling success at the Athens Olympics. |
| London Cycling Campaign The London Cycling Campaign is a member organisation that promotes cycling in Greater London by raising awareness of cycling issues, campaigning to improve conditions for cyclists, and providing services for members. Services include: free automatic third party insurance, free legal advice, bike shop discounts, optional theft insurance, bimonthly magazine London Cyclist, organised rides, and advise on all aspects of cycling. |
| League of Veteran Racing Cyclists The organisation provides racing for cyclists aged 40 or more. Membership varies from seriously slow to serious World Champions. |
| Cycling Scotland Cycling Scotland's vision is to "establish cycling as an acceptable, attractive and practical lifestyle option for people in Scotland, thereby making cycling a positive, rewarding and easily accessible experience." It offers info and advice on cycle training and works with the Scottish Executive to promote the Executive's Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets strategy. Cycling Scotland already promotes Pedal for Scotland www.pedalforscotland.org, Scotland's biggest cycling participation event. |
| London Bicycle Messenger Association The org for cycle couriers in London. |
| Association of Cycle Traders The Association of Cycle Traders is a non-profit making organisation promoting and developing the interests of independent cycle retailers throughout the UK and Ireland. The ACT also owns and administers the CyTech cycle maintenance training and qualification scheme. |
| Sustrans Sustrans - the sustainable transport charity - works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects. 5,000 miles of their flagship project, the National Cycle Network, were officially opened in June 2000; 10,000 miles will be open in 2005. As well as the National Cycle Network, Sustrans is working on Safe Routes to Schools, Home Zones and other practical responses to the transport and environment challenges we face. Sustrans' work relies on donations and monthly standing orders of nearly 40 000 supporters, and the support of charitable trusts, companies and the National Lottery and local authority programmes. |
| Life Cycle UK A cycling charity promoting awareness of cycling issues. Based mainly in the South West they are now developing to cover the UK as a whole Projects include: Cycle training for adults -teenagers and children. Health on wheels - working with the NHS to provide cycling on prescription. Bike ability - a project to promote cycling in Easton and Southmead. Take a stand - cycle stands for small businesses, community groups, schools, churches and voluntary organisations. |
| European Cyclists' Federation The European Cyclists' Association argues the case for cyclists at the European parliament and has pro-active cycle campaigns to raise awareness of bicycles and cycling. |
| International Human Powered Vehicle Association A big site dedicated to recumbents and other HPVs. |
| Folding Society "The Folding Society exists for the owners of ALL folding and separable cycles and related equipment." Want to know which folding bike to choose? This site has lots of info to wade through. |
| CTC CTC - the national cyclists' organisation - has 70,000 members and affiliates making it the UK's largest group of people on bikes. CTC is a membership organisation and a charitable trust united in providing leadership in cycling: CTC membership provides a comprehensive range of member services, activities, advice and protection for cyclists. CTC Charitable Trust widely promotes the benefits of cycling and access to cycling. It raises public and political awareness of the needs of current and future cyclists. |
| International Mountain Bicycling Association A volunteer network working to keep trails open for mountain bikers by encouraging responsible riding and supporting volunteer trail work. |
| Northern Ireland Cycling Federation The NICF is the governing body for cycle sport in Northern Ireland. It organises the Tour of the North cycle race, a stage race held each spring since 1955. |
| Association of British Cycling Coaches Find or become a cycling coach. Training on and off the bike, courses, news and reviews. |
| International Bicycle Fund Promotes sustainable transport and international understanding. |
| Tricycle Association Two wheels good, three wheels better. That would be a good way to sum up how tricycle riders feel about their machines. Tricycles can corner on two wheels (when racing);, are more stable on ice than bicycles, and can be the only way some people with balance issues can start or continue cycling. |
 Welsh Cycling UnionThe governing body for cycle sport in Wales, it has a network of 60 cycling clubs throughout Wales and is based at the new velodrome at Newport. |
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