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Where to get a cheap bike
reCYCLEd is a project run by Bath charity Julian House which offers quality second hand bikes, servicing and repairs.
The project runs from 35-36 Corn Street, Bath BA1 1UF and is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 5pm.
Servicing is priced from £25 and reconditioned bikes from £35. The team are also on the look out for unwanted bikes in any condition.
Email: bikes@julianhouse.org.uk
Tel: 07922 326590
Groups to ride with
Recycle Your Sundays
Tranquil countryside - quiet lanes - village pubs - relaxed pace - all cyclists welcome. 25-35 miles. Meet 10.15 for 10.30 (except where otherwise specified) in the Abbey Churchyard. www.bathrys.org.uk
CTC Bath Section
Sunday rides vary in length (45-65 miles), but generally there is at least one long (faster paced) and one short (easy paced) ride each month, to cater for riders of varying ability.
Cycle Map from BANES council
A map showing all the on and off road routes in BANES. Trafficed roads are colour coded to help you choose a route for you.
Available FREE from Libraries and Tourist Information. I also have copies at Green Park Station. Please call me on 483223 or 787911.
Book Cycle Training on-line
As a BANES resident not only do you qualify for a £25 discount off each Cycle Training lesson you buy thanks to CycleBath but you can now also book on-line direct with our provider Life Cycle UK.
Our training is aimed at adults who need more confidence on their bike. What better to help you, or someone you know, get back on the road?
Part of Cyclenation
CycleBath is part of Cyclenation - the body which represents all the Cycle Campaign groups in the UK
Below is a list of ways and means that we can all stay in touch and help each other out with campaigning. This can be really useful to everyone, for example,
Portsmouth Cycle Forum is having some issues with the way the local authority deals with abandoned bikes, it doesn't seem very fair! They would like some help and info if you can give it.
Free Cycle Maintenance Classes
Bike shop Evans Cycles are offering free bike maintenance courses at their shops. The nearest is in Bristol where they have a 2-hour session on the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of each month from 7pm until 9pm.
The sessions are open to anyone and cover basic cleaning and servicing plus an opportunity to ask any questions you have.
See here for further information
last updated Oct 2011
Bike Shops in Bath
John's Bikes - Walcot St, Bath
AVC - Behind Bath Spa station. 10% off parts and clothing and 5% off bikes for BCC members.
Hares Cycles - Weston, Bath
Cadence - Chelsea Road / Newbridge Hill. 10% off for BCC members.
Green Park Bike Station - Green Park Station
Julian House Bike Workshop - Corn Street
Free Cycle Stands
In association with BANES council, Life Cycle are running a scheme called ‘Take a Stand’ which offers free Sheffield stands to small businesses and community groups. (Free includes delivery – the organisation has to install).
Details can be found on the Life Cycle UK website
www.lifecycleuk.org.uk/cycle-parking
In BANES, the current arrangement is to offer 1 stand for free. The site must not be on the public highway. Apart from that there aren’t really any catches.
Sustrans Mapping
Sustrans’ online mapping shows how to find your local signed, traffic-free routes. Simply enter your postcode to get started.
Online mapping puts you at the centre of your local area, providing the information you need to help you travel sustainably in your everyday life. You can use it to help you find walking and cycling routes and information on public transport, as well as local schools, shops, sports facilities and other destinations.
