This page contains links to many websites I find useful to know. It includes bicycle related material as well as links to friends and campaigns I support.

Nottingham Based Cycling Information
  • www.pedals.org.uk - Nottingham's cycling campaign - everything you want to know about cycling in Nottingham
  • www.ridewise.org.uk - free cycling lessons in Nottingham
  • www.nottsctc.org.uk - local cycling club with a range of group rides to suit all abilities
  • Framework's Bicycle Recycling Project - Open Wednesdays 10am - 3pm, bring your bike along and learn how to fix it

  • Bicycle Repair & Maintenance
  • www.sheldonbrown.com - The late Sheldon Brown's website is a goldmine of information on bicycles. Has to be seen to be believed!
  • www.parktool.com - Park Tools - the industry standard tool manufacturer, has extensive how-tos on many aspects of bicycle maintenance
  • bicycletutor.com - some good videos explaining many aspects of bicycle maintenance
  • www.youtube.com - Youtube has videos for almost everything. Do a search for your desired repair and see what you find!

  • Bicycle Related
  • www.cyclefix.net - a website dedicated to mobile bicycle repair. Find a mechanic in your area
  • www.bicycology.org.uk - cyclists' collective that offers a range of activities to promote cycling
  • www.bikeradar.com - cycling news, product reviews & repair / maintenance tutorials
  • www.ctc.org.uk - the national cycling organisation
  • www.sustrans.org.uk - the national cycling campaign

  • Online Bicycle Retailers
  • www.discovercycling.com - Nottingham based bicycle retailer, a wide selection of high quality bikes
  • www.chainreactioncycles.com - big selection of bicycle parts, good offers, fast delivery
  • www.wiggle.co.uk - smaller selection but some great offers
  • www.jejamescycles.co.uk - another great bike shop with a good selection
  • www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk - some great deals on 2009 bikes
  • www.ebay.co.uk - there are a range of ebay shops that sell bicycle parts at very competitive prices

  • Friends
  • www.idressmyself.co.uk - Nottingham based eco-friendly screen printers
  • www.veggies.org.uk - Nottingham based vegan catering campaign
  • www.sumac.org.uk - Forest Fields based independent community centre
  • www.footprinters.co.uk - a printing co-operative based in Leeds
  • www.radicalroutes.org.uk - a network of co-operatives working for social change
  • www.lupineadventure.co.uk - walking holidays and outdoor education co-op
  • www.treesponsibility.com - planting trees is brilliant fun, check out these folks based in the Upper Calder Valley
  • www.v3power.co.uk - DIY Renewable Energy Cooperative, brilliant people doing brilliant things!