Links
This page is currently under review
Organisations: Salisbury
Salisbury District Council - cycling information: local consultation, networks, safety
Wessex CTC Salisbury Section - a long list of local rides
Salisbury Transport 2000 - works with all the appropriate authorities to find solutions to Salisbury's transport problems
Salisbury Community Cars - a group working to establish a Car Club in Salisbury
Organisations: Regional
Dorset Cyclists' Network - campaign group with branches in many Dorset towns, including Bournemouth and Poole
Wessex CTC - information about events in the region
Bristol Cycling Campaign - a site with many more links to other organisations
Wiltshire County Council TravelWise - raises awareness of the problems of car dependency and promotes more sustainable travel such as public transport, cycling and walking
Taking Action on School Journeys - Wiltshire County Council's very own Safer Routes to School scheme, helps schools develop their own Travel Plan
Kennet DC - local cycling information, click on 'Guides and Walks'
Dorset CC - local cycling information, select "Walking, Cycling and Riding" from the "Popular Pages" menu'
Hampshire CC - local cycling information, comprehensive site
Swindon BC - local cycle maps
New Forest DC - local cycling information including bike hire
Wiltshire - local cycling information, click on 'what to do' & 'activities'
Organisations: National
CTC - national body campaigning for cyclists' rights, facilities, routes and representation - COGS is affiliated to CTC
Bike For All - joint initiative of the Bicycle Association and the Department for Transport via the National Cycling Strategy Board
British Cycling - governing body of cycle sport in Great Britain
Sustrans - promoters of the National Cycling Network
Cycle Campaign Network - supporting cycling locally, regionally, nationally and in Europe
National Cycling Strategy - aims to increase the use of bicycles for all types of journey
Ride UK - aims to cover the UK with a network of bridle routes, enabling people to ride, cycle, and walk off-road
Bike Events - London to Brighton, Salisbury 100 etc
Organisations: Overseas
European Cyclists' Federation - campaigning for sustainable mobility and public well-being
Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad Club - German site
Travel & Holidays
Clarence - report highway defects using an online map
Railway Timetables - online railway information
European Bike Express - provides a hassle free way or travelling to the continent with your bike
Youth Hostel Association - location map and online booking
Country Lanes Cycle Holidays - bicycle touring holidays and day trips
Events and Rides
Cyclefest Wales - celebrating National Bike Week in Wales
Cycles, Maps and and Accessories
Remember to support your local shops !
COGS members enjoy a 10% discount at Hayball's and Nash's. Click here for details.
Wiggle - everything for you and your bike
Settle Cycles - thousands of cycle related products
St.John Street Cycles - tandem and touring cycle specialists
Orbit Cycles - hand-crafted cycles plus accessories
Two plus two - trailers and special bikes
Life Cycle UK - formerly "Cycle West", cycling maps for inner Bristol, Bath, Avon Cycleway, Bradley Stoke
Sustrans Shop - lots of cycle maps
Ordnance Survey - buy maps online
Excellent Books - cycling guides