Organised Cycle Rides and Events
| The Toby Cycle 500 |
This series of rides are all about trying to help people who may in future benefit from advances in cancer treatments or research
into heart diseases. Toby is aiming to raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation by completing seven
bike rides that together will add up to 500 miles. This is a big challenge and Toby would like your support. Visit his website for more information. |
| RE-TRY The Tri Ride |
These rides are in aid of St Barnabas Hospice, St Catherine's Hospice and The Martlets Hospice, and are
organised by Cycling Support Services. The rides
take place on Sunday 24th April with a choice of 4 routes from 10 to 40 miles, all starting and finishing at
Handcross School
For more information see their website, call 01273 463 473 or e-mail
info@cycling-support.co.uk. |
| Save the Tollbridge Cycle Ride |
Organised by Cycling Support
Services, this ride takes place on Sunday 23rd April 2006 with a choice of routes from 5 to 38 miles, all starting at Ricardo's, Shoreham-by-sea.
For more
information see their website, call 01273 463 473 or e-mail info@cycling-support.co.uk. |
| Bricycles - The Brighton, Hove and District Cycling Group. |
Bricycles campaign for the continuing development of better conditions for cyclists including safe,
direct and convenient cycle facilities, on and off highways. They promote cycling as a healthy and enjoyable form of
transport for business or leisure and as an environmentally friendly alternative to private motor transport; they
encourage co-ordination and co-operation with and between public services such as buses and trains. Bricycles also
represent the views and interests of cyclists at local and national level or through the media, assist with events and
co-operate with other bodies that promote similar aims (e.g. marshalling, affiliations), and support members by
providing information (e.g. newsletters, Cycle Line), organising social events and rides and facilitating other useful
services (e.g. 3rd Party insurance, discounts). |
| Bike Week |
Bike Week will be 17-25 June 2006. This year more than 2,000 local events and rides are expected to attract at least 300,000 participants.
Most events are free to enter and suitable for new or occasional cyclists including families and children. All events are aimed to encourage 'more people to
cycle more often' especially instead of car journeys. |
BHF - London to Brighton Ride
|
The 2005 London to Brighton Bike Ride takes place on Sunday 19th June. It's always a great day out
, and every year thousands of people of all ages join us to take part. It’s as challenging as you want it to be, and
is always excellent fun. The Ride is so popular, it is oversubscribed every year, even though there are 27,000 places
available we advise getting your entry off as soon as possible to make sure you get your place. |
| Capital to Coast - (previously The Big H) |
The Capital to Coast ride is on Sunday 17th July and there are two lengths to choose from.
The 60 mile ride begins near historic Hampton Court Palace at Esher College, alternatively, there is a 30 mile ride
starting at Handcross Park School near Three Bridges, Crawley which joins up with the main route, ending in Hove.
You can register online, by calling 0800 323 565, or by e-mail to: capitaltocoast@norwood.org.uk. |
Cycle Routes
| South Downs - Virtual Information Center |
The 161 kilometre long South Downs Way follows the old routes and droveways of ancient man along the
chalk escarpment and ridges of the South Downs. The route provides the visitor with the opportunity "to get away from it
all" without having to travel too far in this busy part of England. The undulating route provides a wonderful trip for
long distance riders as well as walkers. It also provides interesting day trips and short breaks. |
| Downs Link |
Overall route links the North Downs Way to the South Downs Way (36 miles) mainly using the former
railway lines. Good access points at Bramley Station, Station Road, Bramley; Snoxhall Playing Fields, Knowle Lane,
Cranleigh and the Thurlow Arms Public House, Baynards Lane, Rudgwick. Shoreham, Upper Beeding, Steyning and Christ's Hospital. |
| Sustrans - the sustainable transport charity |
Sustrans works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in
order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects. Sustrans' flagship project is the National Cycle Network, creating
10,000 miles of routes throughout the UK. |
Other Cycling related information
| Cycle Training |
Lessons anywhere in Sussex. Safe, confident road cycling for adults, children and families.
Complete beginners with, or without bike(s). Male and female instructors. For more information call 01273 729979
, or see their website.← |
| Cycle Campaign Network |
The Cycle Campaign Network is the UK national federation of cycle campaign groups, supporting
cycling locally, regionally, nationally and in Europe. |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents |
RoSPA is a registered charity which was established over 80 years ago. Providing information, advice
, resources and training, RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety in all areas of life - at work, in the
home, and on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on or near water. RoSPA aims to campaign for change, influence opinion
, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all. This website contains some useful information regarding cycling
including advice and reports on the use of cycle helmets. |
| British Cycling Federation |
The internationally recognised governing body for cycling in Great Britain |