Information for the new or leisure cyclist Information for the racing or touring cyclist Cycling initiatives, routes etc.
Information for the new or leisure cyclist
History of cycling
History of MTB'ing
Choosing your first cycle
Sizing a cycle
Cycling style
Cadence (spinning)
Climbing hills
Family cycling
Family rides
Expect the unexpected
Making the most
Benefits of cycling
Bike speak
Commuter cycling
Disabled cycling
Group rides
Home servicing
MTB clothing
Nutrition basics
Pedestrians
Road safety
Road signs
Routine maintenance
Softening the sting
Touring
Training basics
Training discipline
Cycling in winter
Legal lighting
Womens comfort
You & the elements
Contact points
Teach children to cycle

Cycle safety

Bike Line
Safety tips
Wearing a helmet
Pre-ride checks
Pedestrians & cyclists
Road signs
Head damage
Cycle tricks
Introduction
Wheelie
Bunny hop
Rockwall

Cycle security

A sad story
Basic advice
Cycle locks
Cycle registration

Tandeming

Introduction
Terminology and fitting
Technique

Cycling Science

Introduction
Frames
Wind resistance
Wheels
Cycle specific road signs

 

With the advent of more and more cycle specific routes a new form of traffic signs are appearing that cyclists should be aware of. We include what we believe are the major signs appropriate to all cyclists but particularly the commuting, leisure and family cyclist who will encounter these signs perhaps more regularly than the racing or off-road cyclist.

Learn your signs

Route for use by pedal cycles and pedestrians only (no separation)
With-flow cycle lane ahead. If the lane is marked with a solid white line all other vehicles are prohibited
Segregated route for pedal cycles and pedestrians only (please keep to the correct side)
With-flow cycle lane
Ground marking on pedestrian side of shared use route
Contra-flow cycle lane
Cycle lane and ground marking on cyclists side of shared use route.
Cycle lane on road at junction ahead or cycle track crossing road
Advisory cycle crossing markings (no cycle priority)
Light signals for the control of pedal cycles only
End of cycle lane, track or route (Return to road, it is illegal to ride on a footpath)
Start of with-flow pedal cycle and bus lane
Route recommended for pedal cycles which differs from that for other traffic.
6 Sustrans Route Number (National Cycle Network)
Cycle route ahead
Pedal cyclists to dismount (in the interest of public safety)
No cycling
Route for cyclists only
No entry for all vehicles (INCLUDING PEDAL CYCLES)
No through road except for pedal cycles
No motor vehicles (cycling permitted)

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