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.
Essex Highways
Essex County Council provides extensive information on cycling through the Essex Highways website. Find detailed maps, local cycling routes, updates on new infrastructure projects and more.
Active Essex
The Active Essex website offers a range of resources and programs designed to promote physical activity and wellbeing across Essex. Through their “Find Your Active” campaign, they encourage residents to engage in local activities that suit their lifestyle, from light stretching and social cycling to family sports. Their website also features an Activity Finder, which allows you to search for nearby activities that match your interests.
Active Essex partners with local councils and organisations to make fitness and recreational activities accessible to all, with initiatives like the “Essex Pedal Power” program for affordable access to cycling.
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.
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is a national charity delivering a wide range of work focused on cycling. They are responsible for the management of the National Cycle Network (NCN), a UK-wide network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors.
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 cyclists.
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.
Essex Cycling Strategy
The Essex Cycling Strategy aims to encourage Essex residents, workers and visitors to enjoy the health benefits of cycling, which also offers an affordable travel choice for journeys around our towns. As well as encouraging more leisure and family bike rides to enjoy the Essex countryside.
Cycle Training
For cycle training courses in Essex, the County Council works with The Bikeability Trust to offer training to school children. There are also free cycle training opportunities for adults in the county. More information and booking details can be found on the Essex Highways website.
Essex Pedal Power Basildon
Essex Pedal Power launched with funding to give away over 600 free high-quality bikes to residents, along with a helmet, lock, pump, and lights. Every eligible applicant has free access to training through learn to ride, cycle confidence, and bike maintenance sessions and the opportunity to take part in social bike rides.