Cycling
Taking part in cycling can be done as sport, recreation or travel! There are huge physical and environmental benefits of people cycling instead of taking the car.
Cycling has a variety of disciplines and can be competitive in nature for example BMX cycling, Mountain biking, Road Cycling and Track Cycling. There are however great benefits to cycling above and beyond competition. It can support with getting to work and school, help improve your fitness and maintain a healthy weight, be used as a method of play and is a great opportunity to engage in family time.
To find out more about cycling opportunities in your area or where to go cycling visit some of the useful links below:
Sustrans – Active Travel information and find out what projects are running in your area: http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-we-do/active-travel Please click here to view information on the 'Bike Belles' initiative or view the document below.
British Cycling – Find out all about cycling disciplines and get up to date information of how to get involved: www.new.britishcycling.org.uk
CTC - provides a wide range of activities and services designed to enhance the riding opportunities for existing cyclists and make it easier for new entrants to take up cycling. www.ctc.org.uk
Do it by Cycling – Get to know more about why cycling in a great activity to take part in. Find out what is happening across the Tees Valley and look for opportunities and places to take part. www.doitbycycle.com or http://www.connectteesvalley.com/cycle.asp or http://www.visitteesvalley.co.uk/site/things-to-do/outdoor-and-active
Cycling in Darlington:
www.darlingtoncyclingclub.co.uk
www.darlington.gov.uk/Transport/Cycling+in+Darlington.htm
Cycling in Stockton:
http://www.stockton.gov.uk/citizenservices/transport/cyclingincleveland
Cycling in Redcar and Cleveland:
www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/main.nsf/0/0D9983ABC3DF26FE80257394003E218B?OpenDocument
Cycling in Hartlepool:
Cycling in Middlesbrough:
http://www.wheresbest.co.uk/venue/147464/Middlesbrough-Cycling-Club/
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