The web is full of some really useful cycling related information, advice and resources. Below we have sought to highlight just a few which you may wish to check out if you don’t find the information you need across our range of cycling features and posts.
Explore Local Cycle Routes
Harrogate Borough Council have a webpage dedicated to cycle routes in the North Yorkshire Countryside. Explore them, with routes for both regular cyclists and beginners, by following the link below.
Open North Yorkshire
Open North Yorkshire is a council programme supporting schools, businesses and the public to walk and cycle more across the region. Their cycling pages detail some great leisure routes in the local area, as well as giving information on clubs, shops and maintenance.
CycleStreets
CycleStreets is a handy website that allows you to plan a journey by bike. Simply enter your start and end points and the website will do the rest, offering you different route options depending on your confidence.
Sustrans
Sustrans is a national charity delivering a wide range of work focused upon cycling. They are responsible for the management of the National Cycle Network, a UK-wide network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors.
NCN Route 67 runs close through Harrogate and is a mixture of on and off- road sections. Find out more about the route by following the links below.
Cycling UK
Cycling UK has championed the cause of cycling for more than 140 years. They promote all forms of cycling, protect the interests of existing and would-be cyclists, and inspire people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to discover the joys of cycling. Their website is packed full of information and advice for all levels of cyclist.
British Cycling
British Cycling is the main national governing body for cycle sport in Great Britain. It administers most competitive cycling that takes place. They also facilitate and promote various types of led rides, whatever your ability and whoever you are through their Let’s Ride programme.
They also offer women only rides through their Breeze programme, giving women of all abilities the chance to learn to ride and build up confidence all while socialising.