Cycling Contacts
Throughout the UK there are lots of useful contacts who may be able to provide information about how and where to cycle in your area, or if you are an event organiser, offering advice, support, contacts and publicity.
Please click on the link to read more, and click on the logos to visit the websites.
Association of Cycle Traders
The Association of Cycle Traders, best known as the ACT, is the largest cycling trade organisation in the UK and one of the most progressive trade associations in the outdoor, leisure and sports arenas.
ACT is a non-profit making, membership organisation, which represents the interests of specialist independent cycle shops, hire centres, workshops and their supply partners throughout the UK.
Established early last century, ACT is committed to the support and longevity of speciality cycle retailing, delivering width of consumer choice, service and value.
Bike Budi 
Bike Budi's website is a great way of finding other cyclists in your area to cycle with, exchange tips and improve your own confidence when cycling.
Bike Hub
Bike Hub contains all the information you wanted to know about cycling but didn't want to ask! There are some excellent sources of information on there and links to all sorts of other bike related sites.
British Cycling
At British Cycling we want everyone to enjoy cycling as much as we do, and as the National Governing Body for cycling in Great Britain we’re here to provide support to all cyclists from beginners to Olympic champions.
Whether you’re looking to get on a bike for the first time, wanting to find great places to ride, seeking to enter a sportive or race, or needing tips from the pros on how to keep your bike in top shape, British Cycling is with you every step of the way.
In short, wherever you are on your cycling journey, British Cycling will ensure you get the most out of what cycling has to offer to you.
Find our more at www.britishcycling.org.uk.
CTC 
This is the UK's national cyclists' organisation with 70,000 members and affiliates with 250 clubs across the UK. It is also the UK's oldest and largest cycling body. CTC provide a comprehensive range of services, expert help and advice, events, campaigns and local groups with a huge range of rides and protection for their members.
CTC also work to promote cycling by raising public and political awareness of its health, social and environmental benefits. They encourage all types of cycling, on the road or off it and will support riders whether they already ride, or would like to ride, to work or school, for health, touring, sport and leisure – or just because it’s fun.
CTC believe that cycling is more than just transport; it makes you feel good, gives you a sense of freedom and creates a better environment for everyone.
The website has a wealth of information about all aspects of cycling and a detailed page with further links. In particular, the Go Cycling page has a useful information on cycling skills and tips including advice for beginners, riding in a group (NB event organisers!), riding with young children and people with disabilities.
A very useful page for event organisers, is their advice on doing a charity ride (including fundraising advice)
Cycle Nation
This is the national federation of cycle campaign groups, with lots of latest news and a useful search facility online so you can find your closest cycle group and/or your closest Bicycle User Group (BUG) ie. work-based cycle groups.
Cycling Scotland 
This is the national body for cycling in Scotland and it aims to bring cycling out from the fringes of everyday life into the mainstream. They aim to integrate cycling into modern living as a sustainable mode of transport, a means of exercise, and a strong contributer to the Scottish tourist economy. They look to achieve this through promoting public participation in cycling events, giving training to ensure people can cycle with confidence, and providing engineering services to ensure that cyclists are catered for on Scotland's roads and paths.
Their website includes useful event listings, news items, a comprehensive section on cycle training/education, and information page giving hints and tips on cycling to work, choosing the right bike, choosing your route and much more.
Cytech
Cytech is the bicycle industry's recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle mechanics and retail staff. Cytech delivers training and promotion of technical skills to the bicycle trade and cyclists throughout the UK. From the basics of bicycle maintenance to complex bike builds and servicing of the newest and most technical products.
Cytech is more than simply training. Cytech is owned by the industry and is recognised as the benchmark brand for accreditation of technical skills and quality businesses.
Take your bike into a shop which has been Cytech Accredited for peace of mind that your bike is in safe hands and confidence that your bike has been prepared for purpose. Find your local Cytech Accredited business here.
Why not take the first step to being a bike mechanic today and take the online Cytech Technical One Theory course. Click here to find out more and get qualified!
Local Authority Cycling/Sustainable Transport Officers
Cycling officers will certainly be interested in hearing your plans for Bike Week, and might be able to help in a variety of ways - either with direct financial support or in kind contributions such as publicity. They will be able to direct you to local sources of information on all aspects of cycling locally. If your local cycling officer is yet to get something organised for Bike Week, encourage them to get involved get the wheels in motion!
Database of local cycling officer contacts
London Cycling Campaign 
This is the largest urban cycling organisation in the world providing membership, advice, campaigning, free rides and activities. LCC members get a free magazine, third party insurance, discounts at bike shops, legal advice and details of free rides and social activities. The advice page on their website contains lots of useful information about all aspects of cycling (that can be downloaded as pdfs) including: information on differnet types of bike, security, parking, disabled cycling, travelling with your bike and much more.
National Trust
Exploring by Bike is Brilliant – that’s why the National Trust encourages as many people as possible to visit our special places on two wheels. Find out about our recommended cycle trails, bike hire, discounted entry for cyclists and much more at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cycling
Sustrans 
Sustrans makes smarter travel choices possible, desirable and inevitable. They're a leading UK charity enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day. They work with families, communities, policy-makers and partner organisations so that people are able to choose healthier, cleaner and cheaper journeys, with better places and spaces to move through and live in.
Sustrans’ website is full of
information on getting out more by bike, including maps, guides and apps for routes of the
National Cycle Network, and descriptions of easy rides under each area in the
Sustrans near you section.
The Cycling Experts
The Cycling Experts are a nationwide network of businesses that deliver a variety of products, services and skills to the UK cycling public. They are in a promotional website providing lots of useful information regarding cycling.
It raises the profile of all specialist cycle retailers, highlighting the services, products, technical skills and passion for cycling available at every shop. It also has an extensive search facility where you can find your nearest bike shop and what brands they stock and what services they offer such as cycle hire, Cytech Accredited technicians, cycle to work bicycle discounts and even job opportunities in the industry.
It also includes details of Cytech - the bicycle industry's recognised training and accreditation scheme for cycle mechanics and bike technicians. This could be very useful for an event organiser that needs to have basic bike maintenance skills.
Transport for London (TfL)
Transport for London is responsible for London’s transport system. Cycling is one of the most accessible forms of transport in London, providing access to essential services such as shops, health centres and education. It also eases congestion on London’s roads and can help reduce crowding on public transport. TfL supports Bike Week as part of the Cycling Revolution for London.
Travelwise Northern Ireland
Travelwise NI is a Roads Service initiative to encourage the use of sustainable transport options such as walking, cycling, public transport or car sharing. Commuters can discover convenient transport options that save both time and money. Employers can get help with devising a Travel Plan that meets your company's needs, and schools can find out about a whole host of activities suitable for children.
Welsh Assembley Government 
The Welsh Assembly Government is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Wales, including the economy, health, education, and local government. The Welsh Assembly supports Bike Week as part of its Walking and Cycling Action Plan. Event organisers and participants can find ideas for cycling events on the Welsh Assembly website. Visit their site here.
Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru
Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru sy’n gyfrifol am y rhan fwyaf o’r materion sy’n berthnasol i bobl Cymru o ddydd i ddydd, gan gynnwys yr economi, iechyd, addysg a llywodraeth leol. Mae'r Cynulliad yn cefnogi Wythnos Beicio fel rhan o’i Gynllun Gweithredu ar Gerdded a Beicio. Ewch i’w gwefan yma.
