Bike News
Cycling Edinburgh
Excellent cycling news site. It is Edinburgh based, but is a great source of bike news wherever you live.
www.cyclingedinburgh.info
Bike Shops
Association of Cycle Traders
Cyclesource - the web site of the Association of Cycle Traders includes info on the Cytech - cycle mechanics qualifications and links to all member shops.
http://www.act-bicycles.com/
Campaign Groups
Spokes - The Lothian Cycle Campaign
SPOKES is the Lothian Cycle Campaign - a non party political voluntary organisation, founded in 1977, with a membership of over 1000. SPOKES campaigns (effectively) for better conditions for cyclists, especially in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
http://www.spokes.org.uk/
Go Bike - The Strathclyde Cycle Campaign
The campaign exists to promote cycling in Strathclyde, Scotland, and is based in Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, and East Renfrewshire.
http://www.gobike.org/
Try Cycling Edinburgh
A campaign to encourage and support more people to ride bicycles in Edinburgh. The cycling organisations (SPOKES, Sustrans, CTC, Cycling Scotland) are working together to organise TryCycling events and stalls at some of the summer festivals and introductory rides.
http://www.trycyclinginedinburgh.org.uk/index.html
Cycling Organisations (International)
International Mountain Bike Association
Mountain Bike advocacy and excellent trail building site. Check it out
http://www.imba.com
Cycling Organisations (Scotland)
CTC Scotland
http://www.ctcscotland.org.uk
Scottish Cycling
The Scottish governing body for cycle-sport in Scotland (formerly Scottish Cyclists' Union), an integral part of British Cycling. Click here for information on the racing calendar, cycling clubs and more.
http://www.scuonline.org
Aberdeen Cycle Forum
Aberdeen Cycle Forum is a voluntary group seeking to encourage and develop cycling within Aberdeen.
http://www.aberdeencycleforum.org.uk
Bycycle - The Perth and Kinross Cycle Campaign
http://www.bycycle.org.uk/
Cycling Organisations (UK)
British Cycling
The internationally recognised governing body for cycle-sport throughout the UK. Information on competitive cycling, clubs and events.
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk
CTC
The UK's national cycling organisation. Traditionally with an interest in cycle touring.
http://www.ctc.org.uk
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.
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/
National Cycling Strategy (England)
http://www.nationalcyclingstrategy.org.uk
Education & Training
Learn Direct Scotland
Links to lots of training and education courses, including mountain bike leadership
http://www.learndirectscotland.com/
Exploratorium's Science of Cycling
An excellent resource with info on the science and history of cycling. The Science of Cycling is the second in a series of three sports science resources. These sites focus on the science behind popular spectator and recreational sports.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/
Learning and Teaching Scotland
LT Scotland is a national public body which provides support, resources and staff development for early years and school education, and promotes learning throughout life.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/
Events
Pedal for Scotland
Scotland's premier charity ride. A family oriented leisure ride with plenty of food and entertainment along the way.
http://www.pedalforscotland.org
Bike Week
A week of events and activities held throughout the UK. This site contains valuable information for anyone looking to try cycling or who wants to take part in or organise an event.
http://www.bikeweek.org.uk
Leukemia Research Foundation
LRF organise cycling events throughout the UK. Take a look at their events section for more information.
http://www.lrf.org.uk
Recruitment
The Green Directory
Jobs in the UK & Overseas, plus much more at www.greendirectory.net
Funding
Awards for All
Awards for All Scotland is a special lottery grants programme for small community groups looking for small sums of money.Awards for All's main aim is to fund projects which involve people in their community, bringing them together in a wide range of different activities.You can apply at any time, the application form is simple and they give you a decision within three months.
http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/scotland/index.html
Fresh Futures
Fresh Futures is a Scottish funding body set up in 2001 to offer grants to community environmental projects. Funding for the various grant programmes we manage is received from the New Opportunities Fund under their Green Space and Suatainable Communities programme and Transforming Communities programme.
http://www.fresh-futures.org.uk/
Paths for Health
Part of the Paths for All scheme, with info on funding and development.
http://www.pathsforall.org.uk/pth/index.html
General
Miller Media Design
Developers of database driven websites and Intranet systems. Projects range from small personal blog sites to dynamic corporate commerce systems.
http://www.millermediadesign.com
Bike Week 2004
Bike Week (12-20 June) is the UK's annual celebration of cycling, 1,500 events are expected to appeal to 150,000 participants. Search for local events and rides, most free to enter, many suitable for novices, families and occasional cyclists. This site is also an invaluable resource if you like the idea of organising an event.
http://www.bikeweek.org.uk
Endura
Endura clothing is a Scottish cycle clothing company, experts in creating stylish and practical clothing for Scottish conditions.
http://www.endura.co.uk
Braveheart Cycling Fund
Help talented young Scots get a foothold in world class cycling.
http://www.braveheartcyclingfund.com
Glasgow Mountain Bike Circuits
Information on Glasgow's revolutionary in-town mountain bike experience. 3 circuits to suit all riders from beginners to experts and developed in partnership with Cycling Scotland. Includes travel info and a useful mountain biking code of conduct.
http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/Leisure_Culture/Parks_Outdoors/glasgowmountainbikecircuit.htm
Route Information
SE Scotland and NE England
An excellent route site by John Brewer, with a good selection of on road routes. This site is intended to offer ideas for cycle trips in and around SE Scotland and NE England. The routes are not graded in any way but comments should give some idea of their nature. They are not meant to be prescriptive but are just suggestions - obviously you can adapt them to suit your own needs.
http://www.bikeroutes.org.uk
CyclingScotland.com
VisitScotland's official cycling site with over 150 route details including description, map and profiles. The site also includes hints, tips and practical information - everything you need for planning a cycling trip in Scotland.
http://www.visitscotland.com/cycling
The 7 Stanes
Some of the best mountain biking in Scotland can be found within the 7 Stanes project throughout the south of Scotland. Big country riding, rolling hills, views to die for and mile upon mile of technical singletrack. It's all there, waiting to be ridden in the South of Scotland.
This is some of the world's best biking, guaranteed, with a big friendly welcome awaiting you. Good local accommodation, wholesome food by the bucket load and of course locally brewed ales make this is must visit destination.
http://www.7stanes.gov.uk
Cycle Hebrides
Cycle the hidden gems of Scotland and discover a land of quiet roads, stunning scenery, incredible wildlife and a friendly Gaelic culture.
http://www.cyclehebrides.com/
Scottish Agencies
Visit Scotland
The cycling site of Visit Scotland the tourism agency for Scotland. Route information and a range of cyclists' welcome accomodation. A resource well worth a visit if you are planning a cycling trip to Scotland.
http://www.visitscotland.com/cycling
Sportscotland
The National agency for sport in Scotland
http://www.sportscotland.org.uk
NHS Health Scotland
Health Scotland is a new special health board created on 1 April 2003 by bringing together the Public Health Institute of Scotland (PHIS), and the Health Education Board for Scotland (HEBS).
They provide a national focus for improving health and will work with the Scottish Executive and other key partners to take action to improve health and reduce inequalities in Scotland.
http://www.hebs.scot.nhs.uk/
Scottish Road Safety Campaign
The SRSC was founded in 1985. It is funded by the Scottish Executive and its remit is to develop and co-ordinate Scotland's wide road safety initiatives and campaigns. The SRSC works closely with all local authority and police road safety units in an attempt to ensure a co-ordinated approach to road safety in Scotland.
http://www.road-safety.org.uk/
Scottish Executive
Welcome to the Executive Online, official website of the Scottish Executive, the devolved government for Scotland.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Scottish Natural Heritage
Looking after our Natural Heritage
http://www.snh.org.uk/
Paths for All
The Paths for All Partnership began in 1996 because of the growing demand for more paths near to where people live and work. The Partnership was established as a company limited by guarantee and a recognised charity. They cover the whole of Scotland from their main base in Alloa and their northern office in Inverness.
http://www.pathsforall.org.uk/main.html
Active Woods
Forestry Commission initiative to encourage more activity in Scottish Woodlands
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-69ldjk
Travel Information
Traveline Scotland
Plan your journey by public transport, by bus, train, plane or a combination of these
http://travelinescotland.com
First Scotrail
A Guide to First ScotRail for Cyclists
http://www.firstgroup.com/scotrail/content/travelinfo/cycle-info.php
Volunteers
Volunteer Development Scotland
Welcome to Scotland's national centre for volunteering
http://www.vds.org.uk
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisation
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Scotland, with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness.
http://www.scvo.org.uk/
Youth
Young Scot
Web Portal for all young Scots. Info on health and sport and most other topics - well worth a visit.
http://www.youngscot.org/
Go-Ride
British Cycling's Go-Ride youth & club development and talent team programmes
http://www.go-ride.org.uk
Motivating Mates
MotivatingMates.com connects people of all ages and ability to buddy-up and take part in activities. Many people would like to take up exciting new leisure pursuits but don’t always know someone who has the same interests. MotivatingMates.com helps find that person. Fancy playing tennis but haven’t got a partner? Want to get fit but need to be motivated? Learning a language but no one to practice with? Want to travel the world but not on your own? MotivatingMates.com is here to help.
http://www.motivatingmates.com
