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Useful Cycle Contacts
If you have read the cycling pages on this website and still need further information, read below for other organisations connected to cycling in Sheffield and further afield.
Support for cyclists
Cyclists Tourist Club (CTC) South Yorkshire
The South Yorkshire branch of the CTC runs regular cycle rides for both novices and cyclists wanting to do longer, more challenging rides. To find out more contact the Sheffield section secretary Barry Raynor or visit the Cyclists Touring Club website.
ReCycleBikes
ReCycleBikes is a not-for-profit workshop that is part of the Heeley Development Trust. It does the following:
- Services and repairs bicycles
- Refurbishes bicycles for resale
- Provides lessons and courses in cycle maintenance
For further details of the services and courses on offer please contact:
ReCycleBikes, 62-68, Thirlwell Rd, Sheffield S8 9TF
Phone: 0114 250 7717 (9-5 Mon to Fri)
Email info@recyclebikes.co.uk or visit the ReCycleBikes website.
Pedal Pushers
Pedal Pushers are the Sheffield Cycle Campaign.
Phone: 07855 194238 Email: ppmail@shu.ac.uk
Cycling and Disabled People
Wheels for All! is an initiative created by The Cycling Project for the North West which aims to give access to specialist bikes on a hire basis. For more information contact:
- Address: Wheels for All, 1 Enterprise Park, Shearer Way, Agecroft Road, Pendlebury, Manchester M27 8WA
- Phone: 0161 7459088 or 0161 7459099 Email: cpnw@cycling.org.uk
Security and Insurance
To help improve security for your bike you could register your bike(s) on the Bike register. There is a fee from £5.95 for this service dependant upon the number of bikes you register. If you are unlucky enough to have your bike stolen it can then be registered on the stolen cycle register and discounts can be offered by cycle insurers.
Cycling trails and cycle hire
Trans Pennine Trail - The Trans Pennine Trail is a multi-user route across the North of England from Southport to Hornsea and with a north-south route from Leeds to Chesterfield, plus a spur to York.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council - Rotherham is Sheffield’s close neighbour and is linked by road and the Trans Pennine Trail.
Peak District National Park Local Authority - The Peak District as a major tourist attraction is a delightful place to cycle to. Cycle Hire is available in the Peak District for those who do not currently own a bicycle. For more information you can contact the at:
- Address: Peak District Cycle Hire, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell DE45 1AE.
- Phone: 01629 816200 Email: cyclehire@peakdistrict-npa.gov.uk
Rother Valley Country Park offers 6 miles of tracks which are suitable for cycling and are mainly traffic free. The park also connects directly to the Trans Pennine Trail. Cycle Hire is available from the Watersports Centre.
Cycles and public transport
If you are considering combining cycle journeys with public transport trips South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) are responsible for the strategic planning of public transport in South Yorkshire. There is also a Cycling and Public Transport West Yorkshire website.
The following are rail companies' websites from which you can get contact details to make enquiries:
National organisations and initiatives
National Cycling Strategy - Sheffield is working, as are all other authorities, to help achieve a national increase in cycling levels. Promotional information is available for cycling and general information about cycling in the UK.
Sustrans is a national charity based in Bristol which was instrumental in developing the National Cycle Network. They provide publications on cycle route maps across the UK and advice on cycling in general.
Cyclists Touring Club (CTC) holds information on all aspects of cycling from providing information about insurance to holidays. They also campaign for improvements to cycling in the UK. For more information contact:
Department for Transport (DfT) has the responsibility for spending on transport issues including promoting cycling. The website has details of some of the initiatives they are working on to encourage cycling. For further information please contact:
Address: Enquiry Service, Department for Transport, Great Minster House, 76 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DR Telephone: 020 7944 8300
The Folding Society website is a good source of information when choosing what type of folding bike to buy.
A new resource is currently been developed in association with the National Cycling Strategy Team. The Cycle Journey Planner will provide suggested routes with your journey requirements in mind. The project is currently in development and will give advice on routes across England.
The Bike for All website is a joint initiative of the Bicycle Association and the Department for Transport via the National Cycling Strategy Board. It provides a wide range of information for cyclists and people who are thinking about starting to cycle.
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