Cycling
Bedford - better by bike
Let’s get cycling
There is no time like now to start cycling –
whether you are aged 5 to 95. This website is here to help you make
those first moves, so let’s get cycling.
50,000 can’t be wrong
Bedfordshire is an ideal county to cycle in.
We already have around 7000 people cycling regularly to work and
around 50,000 residents get on their cycles over the year. Why not
join them?
Not sure or new to cycling
Not made up your mind? Sounds like a good
idea, but you're not really sure. Why not check out
“reasons for not cycling”. Then if you’d like to know more, try
looking at "Cycling and your Heart|".
Getting started will get you ready for your
first cycle ride. Check out a map and make sure you know about the different
kinds of roads, signs and markings you will meet. Practical tips
should answer any other questions you have. If you have any other
queries or questions, why not drop us a line?
Already cycling
Good for you! And Good for your health and
heart!
Looking to meet other cyclists? Why not
contact your local cycle group. The main groups are
CCNB (Cycle Campaign for North
Bedfordshire) (new window)
Leighton Cycle
Forum (new window)
Buzzards Mountain
Club (new window)
Luton and Dunstable (new window)
Bedfordshire
CTC (new window)
Sustrans (new
window)
Many of them get together informally for fun
or work and also organise cycle rides.
Why is the council not doing more?
Annoyed by something. A pothole? Why not email
the Highways
Helpdesk |or phone (01234) 228661. We’re working hard to make
our roads better for cycling but we can’t be everywhere and we
can’t fix it unless we know about it.
Want to get more involved? Bedford Borough
Council hold regular cycle forums where cyclists can raise
important issues and we get feedback on what we are doing for
cycling. Or check out what schemes Bedford Borough Council
has implemented and also is proposing do to help increase
cycling.
Parents
Most children love cycling and it’s good for
them. Why not go to the page “children and cycling” to get the
facts and find out what is happening. Bedford Borough
Council runs children cyclist training courses and we have
Bike It officers in a number of schools to encourage more children
to cycle
Planners, architects and developers
Do you need to know more about Bedford Borough
Council policy?
Check our cycle parking
guidelines and the detailed
annexes showing Use Class Orders and recommended spacing. Our
page on cycle design should also be helpful.
Students, cycle activists or just curious to know
more
Why not get the arguments? Cycling is good for
you and you can get the arguments and research here with lots of
handy links.