Brighton & Hove, and its surrounding areas, including the South Downs, have some superb options for local cycling, from the leisurely Sunday ride along the coast to the strenuous off-road weekend excursion.

Hove to Hangleton cycle freeway

Work is well underway on the city's first cycle freeway which runs from Shoreham Road to the seafront and completes a network to link the downs to the sea!

cycle parking

There is a huge demand for cycle parking in the city. Approximately 80 'Sheffield stands' are planned to be installed every year from 2006 until 2011. Contact our team to suggest If you have a suggestion of where we could install more cycle parking.

cycle theft

Bike off is a national project to encourage cyclists to lock their bikes securely to help avoid having them stolen. A bike-off leaflet has been produced, and you may have seen stickers on bike stands in central areas of the city. Download the leaflet here.[pdf xxxx]

You can report a stolen bike on the Sussex Police Cycle theft online reporting page.

Useful local cycle links

Bike for Life
A cycle training organisation in Hove, with courses for beginners, for those who want more confidence on the road, and for those who want to learn to maintain their own bicycle. Contact 01273 729979 or www.bikeforlife.org.uk

Sustrans
The UK's leading sustainable transport charity. They are behind the National Cycle Network, Safe Routes to Schools, Bike It, TravelSmart, Active Travel, and Liveable Neighborhoods. Find out more... www.sustrans.org.uk

Bike for all
Bike for all is a cycle promotion website, which also lists useful bike information.

Brighton & Hove Cycle Forum
A partnership of voluntary, community, public and private bodies working to encourage, promote and improve cycling in Brighton & Hove. B&H Cycle Forum

Bricycles
Bricycles is the Brighton & Hove district cycling group.

National Cycle Network in East Sussex
Check out East Sussex County Council website for information and pamphlets on the NCN (National Cycle Network) in our area plus much more. East Sussex County Council Cycling pages

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