Cycling has become a popular sport, recreational activity and form of transport since the latter part of the 19th century, with millions of cycling holidays taken in the UK every year. Types of cycling include road racing, BMX, long-distance touring, and cycle cross. The National Cycle Network, opened in June 2000, offers 8,000 km (5,000 miles) of continuous routes, including traffic-free and traffic-calmed sections and minor roads. Eventually the network will cover 16,000 km (10,000 miles) and pass within 3 km (2 miles) of half the population. Use the following links to search for information about national and local cycling initiatives, cycling clubs/groups and cycle routes within the area.

Local Cycling Routes
Local Cycling Initiatives
Local Cycling Clubs
National Cycling Groups
National Cycling Initiatives

Local Cycling Routes

Buscycle Project 2003

East Riding of Yorkshire's innovative bike-bus project will offer a more flexible service in 2004. BUSCYCLE, which runs along the whole length of the East Yorkshire Coast, will expand with the addition of an extra bus and cycle trailer this summer. This will offer enhanced opportunities for both cyclists and foot passengers using the service. BUSCYCLE will run to Flamborough and Kilnsea, allowing unparalleled access to the whole East Riding coastline, including the Spurn and Flamborough Heritage Coasts.
Yorkshire Forward funds the service through the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan.

In 2004 the service will operate on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from 29th May to 5th September. During August the service will also run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cyclists can use BUSCYCLE to plan and undertake loop rides in the quiet lanes of the Wolds or Holderness, and can cycle the Holderness or Flamborough 'Loops' of the newly established National Byway cycle route. BUSCYCLE means that cyclists can avoid the need to cycle on the busy coastal road. A cyclist living in Withernsea can therefore enjoy a days riding around Flamborough head or the northern Wolds, and a cyclist from Bridlington can use BUSCYCLE to easily access Southern Holderness. Or why not take you bike by train (eg Hull-Bridlington) to your proposed start point and use BUSCYCLE to widen the scope of your proposed itinerary.

Each cycle trailer has secure loading space for up to eight adult bikes, plus two children's bikes and 'tugalongs'. Pearson's Coaches will operate the BUSCYCLE service, and cycle space can be pre-booked by ringing the operator on 01964 527260 (9am-5pm Mon-Sat). BUSCYCLE timetable and information leaflets should be available from May 2004 from East Riding Customer Service Centres, Tourist Information Centres and other outlets. Alternatively, contact East Riding of Yorkshire Rural Transport Partnership, who manage the BUSCYCLE project, on 01377 255812.

Link to 2003 Yorkshire Coast BusCycle leaflet.

Cycle Routes

Local cycle routes within the East Riding of Yorkshire. Link to cycle routes.

Sustrans

Sustrans' flagship project is the National Cycle Network, creating 10,000 miles of routes throughout the UK. Link to designated cycling routes within the area and free cycling maps for the area.

North Sea Cycle Route

The North Sea Cycle Route is the world's longest signed international cycle route. It encircles the North Sea, passing through no fewer than 7 countries: Holland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Scotland and England. From Harwich in the south to Bergen and the Shetland Islands in the North, the route has 6000km of cities, villages, beaches, lowlands and uplands, with fantastic scenery. Click on Hull & East Yorkshire on the left on menu for more information. Link to North Sea Cycle Route.

Trans Pennine Trail

Trans Pennine Trail is a long distance multi-user trail in the U.K. Stretching the breadth of Northern England, from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, it is a journey of 215 miles, (346km). The well signed route follows a mixture of well surfaced canal and railway paths, tracks and bridleways, cycle lanes and minor roads. It links Hull to York, Selby, Doncaster, Manchester, Liverpool and Southport, and long sections are completely traffic free - ideal for families with children. Link to Trans Pennine trail.

Directory of Cycle maps

A UK directory of official council cycle maps on the web. Link to cycle maps.

Local Cycling Initiatives

Cycling Strategy

Link to Cycling Strategy document.

Local Cycling Clubs

Cyclist's Touring Club

Hull and East Riding District of the Cyclist's Touring Club. Link to CTC.

Hull Thursday Road Club

Link to Hull Thursday Road Club.

National Cycling Groups

CTC (Cyclist Tourist Club)

CTC (Cyclist Tourist Club) - is the UK's largest cycling organisation, catering and campaigning for all cyclists, not just touring cyclists. Link to CTC.

UK touring cyclists

Website for UK touring cyclists - information on accommodation, routes and maps. Link to UK touring cyclists.

British Cycling Foundation

Link to British Cycling Federation website

Cycling Clubs

Find your nearest club within Yorkshire. Link to BCF.

National Cycling Initiatives

Sustrans

Sustrans is a sustainable transport charity who promote and 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. Link to Sustrans.

National Cycling Strategy

National Cycling Strategy document (1996) - developed through a partnership process involving public and private sector bodies, co-ordinated by the Department of Transport. Link to National Cycling Strategy.