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This page contains local information related to cycling as well as means
of obtaining other general information for local cyclists. Use the direction signs to link to other significant information related to riding your bike, maintenance and bike shop locations.
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Mike Westley says "Visit Hartshill Hayes Country Park
at Baxterley, near Atherstone. Marvellous views from the C.P. looking down on Atherstone. Canal nearby too. Only down side, is having to dismount through parts of the country park - but, well, you have to stop for the views. Nice pub at Baxterley
(didn't go on bike, but I'm sure they'd welcome the trade) played darts,and dominoes with the locals" .
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Canals form easy cycle routes in various regions of the country, Birmingham
being one of those. The towpaths are generally flat and always traffic free.
Unfortunately, some are impassible or just come to an unexpected end. Others,
while rideable have other hazards such as blind bends, narrow sections or steps.
British Waterways therefore don't advise cycling on some sections of canal. While many cyclists don't carry a cycling permit when using the canal network, they should. These are readily available on the Web. All users of the canal network should respect both facilities available as well as other users. Pedestrians, cyclists and fishermen all share the towpath and care must be taken when passing each other. Inexperienced towpath cyclists should also be particularly aware of uneven or slippery surfaces - falling in to the very cold water is not a pleasant experience! If you do, don't panic, much of the network is not deep and you can just stand up! Further information on British Waterways and using canals is available on the BW site.
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Chase Cycling, is a voluntary service provided by Dave Woodcock, president of Walsall Section Cyclist's Touring Club, Sustrans Liaison Ranger and a true cycling enthusiast!
As well as all sorts of useful cycling information, contacts and news, you can use this site to keep up to date with local, and also regional, cycling events. Wether you are an experienced rider or just thinking about getting on your bike, there is something for everyone here.
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Cycling in Sandwell is similar in some ways to Push Bikes, and
originated from an initiative by people in the Sandwell Health Authority and Sandwell
Agenda 21 in 1997.
It is now a growing Local Agenda 21 partnership made up of over 550
individuals and 20 organisations who want to help with getting more people
out and about on their bikes in and around Sandwell. The group works to keep people informed about what is on offer to all types of cyclist and is actively involved in putting together plans for safer cycling routes and better facilities for cyclists in Sandwell. Cycling in Sandwell produced the Sandwell Cycling Strategy, which has been endorsed by Sandwell Council. However, progress with implementation of the cycle route network in the Strategy has been slow and this is an issue of major concern to the group. There are also monthly bike rides, quarterly meetings and a full colour, 12 page newsletter twice a year. Contact them for details of the rides and meeting dates. People who live or cycle in Sandwell and wish to join, should contact the group. Membership is free and they should indicate whether they would like a copy of the Cycling Strategy and information about the group's meetings.
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Comprehensive new online guide and web-diary
about Tipton and cycling in Tipton,in the heart of the Black
Country.Loads of photos (don't worry - all in thumbnail form!),
over 50 web-links, and details of local guides to cycle-routes.
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Re-Cycle Re-Cycle are wanting old bikes to send abroad to less developed countries.Failing that, Alan Mason may take the bike off you to repair and sell or Birmingham City Council will take bikes for recycling.
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Has it's own web site which gives much local information (Birmingham Assist). In
particular they have details on bike recycling, cycle routes as well as
cycling in general.
We also have a page of Council cycling matters.
The main Tourist Information office is under the Rotunda on Worcester Street.
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THE ON-LINE MAGAZINE FOR BIRMINGHAM AND THE MIDLANDS
Click on the picture above for a wealth of local information such as local weather, TV listings, cinema details and a very good local travel and timetables section, restaurants listings etc. It also shows daily local news headlines
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