active berwick - active lifestyle
Cycling
British Cycling - Home of British Cycling
http://new.britishcycling.org.uk/
Sustrans - Sustrans provides creative, innovative and practical solutions to the transport challenges affecting us all. By working with communities, local authorities and many other organisations, we create change by putting people at the heart of activities, enabling many more people to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment.
www.sustrans.org.uk
or download National Cycle Network Maps -
www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/general/sustrans-map-2009.pdf
Bikeability - Bikeability is the Cycling Proficiency Test for the 21st century, designed to give the next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today's roads. There are three Bikeability levels and children will be encouraged and inspired to achieve all three levels, recognising that there is always more to learn and to enjoy on a bike.
www.bikeability.org.uk
Cyclewise - Cyclewise Training is the U.K's premier mountain bike training company and the first professional training company to offer the Scottish Mountain Bike Leader Awards (SMBLA) in England. From this fantastic venue at Whinlatter we deliver a full range of MTB Courses to suit all ages and abilities, these courses are delivered by the most experienced and dedicated coaches / instructors in the U.K and their passion and enthusiasm for the sport of Mountain Biking is highly infectious
http://cyclewise.co.uk/
Bikeroutes.org.uk - This site offers ideas for cycle trips in and around SE Scotland and NE England. Some routes have the option to download GPS data
www.bikeroutes.org.uk/locatmap.htm
Coast & Castles Guide - Guide to the 200 mile route from Newcastle to Edinburgh via Berwick-upon-Tweed and Melrose. The route passes a plethora of historic sites including the world famous Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, the ancient capital of Northumbria, as well as nature reserves until it crosses the border at Berwick-upon-Tweed and moves into the Tweed Valley. Quiet lanes take you through the border country until a gentle climb onto the Moorfoot Hills into Midlothian and a spectacular view of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth
www.coast-and-castles.co.uk
North Sea Cycle Route - The world's longest signed international cycle route, passing through 7 countries around the North Sea. Provides information, mapping, advice etc for planning the 6000 km chain of exciting experiences waiting for the cycling tourist
www.northsea-cycle.com
Sea to Sea (C2C) - The UK's most popular 'challenge' cycle route passes through the northern Lake District before climbing the Pennines, 'the roof of England', and then descending to the railway paths of County Durham. It includes Black Hill, the highest point on the National Cycle Network (609m) and the Consett-Sunderland railway path and sculpture trail.
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-we-do/national-cycle-network/long-distance-rides/england/sea-to-sea-c2c
Penine Cycle Way - The route takes in some of the most spectacular landscapes and unspoilt countryside that England has to offer, including the Eden valley, the North Pennines and tne Northumberland National Park. Passes over 60 tourist attractions and 85 towns and villages. From Appleby and Penrith to Berwick-upon-Tweed
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-we-do/national-cycle-network/long-distance-rides/england/pennine-cycleway-north-pennines
Wilson Cycles - Berwick's local cycle shop & hire, repair service, wide range of bikes for sale and knowledge of the local cycling scene. Part of the tax-free bikes for work scheme
www.beincontrol.co.uk/bicycleshopberwick.cfm
Haugh Head Garage - Cycle centre and filling station just south of Wooler. Cycle hire, repair, shop and information about local cycling.
www.wooler.org.uk/page/index.php?id=563
Bike Week 2010 - Bike Week is the biggest nationwide cycling event in the UK. A national celebration of cycling, Bike Week helps you get more out of life - by getting on your bike and exploring your local community
www.bike2work.info/index.php
CTC - As the UK's National Cyclists Organisation, CTC has been protecting and promoting the rights of cyclists since 1878.
www.ctc.org.uk
Bikely - helps cyclists share knowledge of good bicycle routes.
www.bikely.com/
Northumberland National Park - Information about cycling routes in Northumberland and the National Park
www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/cycling
Visit Northumberland -The official visitor's site of Northumberland. Contains routes, maps, accommodation, spots of interest and much more for local activity holidays.
www.visitnorthumberland.com/site/activities/cycling
Visit north east England - Visitor information for the north east including cycle routes and mountain biking trails.
http://www.visitnortheastengland.com/site/what-to-see-and-do/activities/leisure-cycling/northumberland-coast-countryside-p73181
Great North Bike Ride - Chris Lucas Trust began this now famous ride from Seahouses to Newcastle
http://www.greatnorthbikeride.com
If you wish to know more about cycling contact Physical Activity Development Officer Stephanie Glas-Thompson
Mobile - 07894 803115
E-mail stephanie.glas-thompson@activeberwick.co.uk