Cycling tips
Training
Training for new, returning, (and even experienced) cyclists is offered by:
Buddying
Are you worried about cycling into work on your own? Has it been longer than you care to remember since you used your bike? Well, BUG has a solution: BUDDYING. Buddying is where one of the members of BUG will cycle with you into work and back for a few days to increase your confidence. We can offer advice on good routes, how to make yourself visible and general advice on staying safe and enjoying your ride. Also try BikeBUDi .
We have members living in many areas of Newcastle and the surrounding area so if you feel that you would benefit from buddying drop us a line at bug-request@ncl.ac.uk.
Hints and Tips
- A recommended book on safe cycling is cyclecraft
The following websites have some helpful stuff on them
- Get cycling in Newcastle leaflet
- Sustrans advice on choosing a bike and related equipment
- Why Cycle - Advice for potential/new cyclists
- Guide to bicycle helmets
- How not to get hit by cars. Useful advice, but written for a US audience, so replace 'left' for 'right' throughout!
- The Highway Code rules for cyclists
