Cycling
Sheffield branch of the growing movement arguing for a 20mph speed limit in all residential areas, for all sorts of good reasons.
Not so much a group as an idea - once a month, massed bands of cyclists flood city roads around the world to reclaim the streets for the most environmentally friendly, fun form of transport. Everyone welcome, just bring a bike and tag along.
Free one-to-one session, according to your needs from basics through to advanced or bike maintenance, offered by Sheffield Council. (Further sessions cost £20unwaged / £35 waged) Tel. Sheff. 205 3073
Cyclesheffield (formerly known as Pedal Pushers) is a force for cycle promotion in Sheffield. It is open to cyclists of all kinds from all over the city who want to see cycling taken seriously as a means of transport. Socials, rides, fun and campaigning. It is a key part of the coalition that aims to bring a sea-change to attitudes to sustainable transport in our city.
CycleSheffield is part of the national federation of cycle promotion groups in the UK, Cyclenation and they have a lively Sheffield cycling news and views website at www.scoop.it/t/cyclesheffield
Because a footpath across the railway line at Station Lane, Oughtibridge, has been blocked up, the only access to Wharncliffe Woods is via the railway bridge on Oughtibridge Lane. The bridge is dangerous and narrow, the approaches from both sides have blind corners, and cars drive too quickly.
There is an un-extinguished right of way at the location of the old crossing and this campaign is fighting for a new crossing across the railway.
Sheffield's coolest, long-running, not-for-profit cycle training cooperative helping more people start cycling.
FREE urban cycle coaching for any Sheffield resident, community cycling projects, Learn to Ride days, bike check-ups, group cycling projects and more. Also news pages on cycling in Sheffield and beyond.
ReCycleBikes is run by an enthusistic and friendly group of volunteers and full timers. It does service and repairs, refurbished second hand bikes and new stuff, cycle spares and accessories, green oil (!), training, maintenance courses, and it even runs free rides for children and young people.
More proof that cycling is the coolest way to travel? Here are pics of Sheffielders on their bikes, and other good fun stuff. Better check it out if you cycle - you may be featured!
The UK's national cyclists' organisation which encourages all forms of cycling and promotes better cycling conditions. In Sheffield it has various projects running, like cycle training, maintenance, campaigns and promotion of cycling, rides and social activities, the works.
Sheffield FridayNightRide is a cycle ride around Sheffield. It's a ride for fun, fresh(ish) air and comradeship. It's unsupported, it's about celebrating cycling and celebrating Sheffield. It's not a demo or a protest. It's not anti-traffic. Whoever you are, whatever your bike, you're welcome to join
Get yourself on the mailing list for reminder updates: sheffieldffridaynightride @ googlemail.com
