We firmly believe that cycling has a huge part to play in the future of transport, not just in London but everywhere. The potential benefits to the health of both the environment and cyclists are enormous. We're pleased to be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic network of people who feel the same way. If you'd like to join in, or find out more, start clicking:
The London Cycle Campaign www.lcc.org.uk has been around for going on thirty years, working with government and the public to increase and improve cycling in London. With over 10,000 members, it is the largest urban cycling campaign in the world.
The Cyclist Tourists Club is the UK's national cyclists organisation. If you're serious about your cycling, join them: you get a host of benefits, access to a network of cyclists throughout the UK, and a great monthly magazine. www.ctc.org.uk
www.tfl.gov.uk/cycles For all things transport in the capital, including route planning and some excellent downloadable maps, recommending cycle-friendly routes. And lots more.
Sustrans is the UK's sustainable transport charity, and has been the leading organiser of the National Cycle Network, which now offers 10,000 miles of signed cycle routes. Hundreds of these are in London. Just go to www.sustrans.org.uk and you can input your postcode to bring up a map of routes near you.
Keen to start cycling, but feeling nervous about taking to the streets in London? Check out Cycle Training UK: they teach both old and new dogs new tricks. From complete beginners to advanced cycling skills. www.cycletraining.co.uk
Our bikes are transported around town in a diesel van: not ideal, but electric goods vehicles are still very expensive to run, and we haven't found a viable LPG alternative. But we are now successfully running on recycled vegetable oil supplied by
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Other fun things to do in London: www.bmyconcierge.com
Want to have a guided cycle tour of Central London?
These guys will get you on a bike just like ours, and give you a guided tour of all the major central London sights. Fun, well-informed tour guides; you'll have a blast!
So you're sold on the delights of cycling around London, and you want a stylish, classic Dutch bike rather than something dropped-handlebarred and carbon-framed? Click on this one to discover a fine collection.
For a comprehensive range of organised cycling breaks in the UK and Europe, contact Adventura. We regularly supply bikes for their East London tour, always thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
Loads of useful info on cycle touring in Europe: www.cycletourer.co.uk
If you're lucky enough to be going to Oz, all the info you could possible want is here
Want to rent a Dutch bike on the Sunny Sussex Coast? www.dutchbikeshop.co.uk
Going to Prague? Get pedalling there - bike rental and tours available at:
Guided cruiser bike tours in Pisa, Florence and Rome: www.italycruiserbiketours.com
Or, for longer-duration tours in Tuscany: http://www.excursionsintuscany.com/
Or maybe you fancy the Galapagos Islands? Everything you need to know about boats, cruises, yacht charters, natural and human history and conservation issues in the Galapagos Islands. http://www.galapagos-ecotours.com
Getting married? Party? Just want some fine photos? www.vincentpleasant.com
For all your music and song-writing needs: www.billylivseymusic.com
'The Bike Man' by Alex Stewart: www.alexstewart.net
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