The web is full of some really useful cycling related information, advice and resources. Below we have sought to highlight just a few which you may wish to check out if you don’t find the information you need across our range of cycling features and posts.
Snowhill Cycling Guide
We have an exclusive cycling guide just for residents of Snowhill. Full of information about cycling in the area, including top tips on getting started, local cycle routes, details about the Wakefield Wheel and cycling with the family. View and download your version on the link below!
Cycle City Connect
The Cycle City Connect initiative is focused upon getting more people on their bikes across West Yorkshire. Funded by the Department for Transport’s Cycle City Ambition Grant, and sitting as part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority team, City Connect is responsible for delivering a wide range of initiatives across the region in partnership with a range of public, private and community organisations.
Visit the Cycle City Connect website to find out more about new cycle routes, free cycle training opportunities, support for businesses, and much more.
Cycle Wakefield
Cycle Wakefield supports cyclists of all abilities to get out and enjoy life on two wheels. They run regular events, connect people into cycle training opportunities, offer advice on buying a bike and much more. Take a look at their website to find out what events are coming up, from free cycle maintenance courses to fun family days out.
West Yorkshire Interactive Cycle Map
Cycle City Connect has produced an interactive map of the cycle routes across the whole of West Yorkshire. Check out the map by following the link below.
Wakefield District Cycle Forum
The Wakefield District Cycle Forum is a membership organisation there to support to support cyclists and campaign for better facilities and infrastructure across the region. They run led rides and events, provide access to useful maps, hold regular meetings and much more.
CycleStreets
CycleStreets is a handy website that allows you to plan a journey by bike. Simply enter your start and end points and the website will do the rest, offering you different route options depending on your confidence.
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans) is a national charity delivering a wide range of work focused on cycling. They are responsible for the management of the National Cycle Network, a UK-wide network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors.
Cycling UK
Cycling UK has championed the cause of cycling for more than 140 years. They promote all forms of cycling, protect the interests of existing and would-be cyclists, and inspire people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to discover the joys of cycling. Their website is packed full of information and advice for all levels of cyclist.
British Cycling
British Cycling is the main national governing body for cycle sport in Great Britain. It administers most competitive cycling that takes place. They also facilitate and promote various types of led rides, whatever your ability and whoever you are through their Let’s Ride programme.
They also offer women only rides through their Breeze programme, giving women of all abilities the chance to learn to ride and build up confidence all while socialising.