Cycling
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Cycling Resources
Useful Websites and Telephone Numbers:
National organisation providing information on the National Cycle Network routes.
www.sustrans.org.uk
Tel: 0117 9290888
The national governing body for cycle sport. Provide information on all aspects of competitive cycling and details of local clubs and associations.
www.britishcycling.org.uk
Tel: 0870 8712000
The Cyclists Touring Club
The largest cycling organisation in the U.K. Provide information on touring insurance, technical advice and campaigns.
www.ctc.org.uk
Tel: 0870 8730060
Cycleways
A group campaigning for better cycling facilities in Leamington Spa, Warwick and surrounding areas. They also organise social events and rides.
www.cycleways.org.uk
Tel: 01926 311530
Countyside Recreation
Provides information about some of Warwickshire's most popular cycle routes. Also provides details of cycling guides that are available to purchase.
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/countryside
Tel: 01827 872660
Cycling clubs in the Warwickshire area:
Kenilworth Wheelers Cycling Club
Contact: Clare Shuttleworth. 01926 740548
E-mail: clare.shuttleworth@ntlworld.com
Leamington Cycling & Athletic Club
Contact: Peter Taylor. 01926 498762
E-mail: ptaylor56@landrover.com
TRACS - The Real Ale Cycling Society (Rugby)
Contact: Anton Gibbs. 01788 823 922
E-mail: anton@zooks.demon.co.uk
Rugby Racing Cycling Club
For time-trials, road-races & hill-climbs.
Website: www.rugbyrcc.org.uk
Did you know…
Warwickshire County Council can provide Adult Cycle Training? Please see the leaflet called ‘Adult Cycle Training’ in this section or call 01926 412776 for further details.
You can report pot holes by using a prepaid postcard - To get hold of some pothole postcards call 01788 815 359. However, you can also report potholes via the web. Click here to go to the Highways Fault Reporting webpage.
Alternatively, you can contact County Highways direct by letter, phone or e-mail :
County Highways, Old Budbrooke Road, Warwick CV35 7DP
Telephone: 01926 412515
E-mail: CountyHighways@warwickshire.gov.uk
Cyclists can claim tax relief of up to 20p per mile if they use their own bike for business purposes? And motorcyclists can claim up to 24p per mile if they use their own motorbike for business purposes. Call the Inland revenue on 02476 508600 and ask them to send you a P87 Expenses claim form. If your employer pays you less than 20p/24p per mile for bicycle/motorcycle use, then you can claim the difference using the P87.
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