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Cycle Routes in Cheshire :: Cycling Strategy :: Local Cycling Groups

Our County is perfect for cycling, not too flat, not too hilly, and some very picturesque countryside along the way. Within Cheshire we have a number of routes that are part of the National Cycle Network and numerous other localised routes many of which are circular.

'Five Miles to Fabulous' Bike Rides,   Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 June 2008

The Cyclist Touring Club, of which Chester have a branch, are organising a weekend of events for women riders, to find out more visit the '5 miles to Fabulous' website.

Chester Zoo - Midsummer Cycle Event,   Friday 20 June 2008

For a visit with a difference, bring your bike and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of Chester Zoo whilst cycling around the grounds from 6:00pm till 9:00pm. £12.00 per person including supper or book on-line and save £2.00 per person. Visit Chester Zoo for further details.

Media Publications Promoting Cycling in Cheshire -

Three new media publications have recently been issued, they deal with various aspects about Cycling in Cheshire. 

The first one, is a 160 page book titled 'The Ultimate Cheshire Cycling Guide'. Those looking for day rides have over 30 to choose from, for anyone wanting to travel further, there is the 176 miles of the Cheshire Cycleway, all these routes have detailed information and maps included.

The book is priced at £5.95 and is available from leading bookshops, cycle shops and the Eureka Cafe at Two Mills.

The book can also be obtained from the publishers Excellent Books and Cheshire County Council (see below for contact address), cheques should be made payable to Cheshire County Council.

Secondly, is a new DVD - 'Cycle Cheshire - Discover Cheshire By Bike'. The film follows two Countryside Rangers on a bike ride around Cheshire using the National Cycle Network. Cheshire has several hundred miles of signed cycle routes along quiet roads, towpaths and disused railway lines as well as through some of our lovely country parks.

Thirdly, a DVD - 'Cross Country - A Bicycle Ride Across Cheshire', follows one of Cheshire County Council's Countryside Rangers as he cycles the 61 miles of Route 71 (National Cycle Network) from Teggs Nose Country Park, Macclesfield to the coastal town of Parkgate on the Wirral peninsula. A free copy of this DVD can be ordered by using the button below. 


For further information about the feature above please contact -

Anna Geroni
Road Safety Unit - Vulnerable Road Users
Highways Service
Cheshire County Council
Backford Hall
Nr Chester
Cheshire CH1 6EA

Telephone: 01244 973617

Cycling for Health -

Experts recommend being active for 30 minutes a day, five times a week... Cycling improves strength, stamina and aerobic fitness, with little risk of over-exertion. It does not pose such a risk to joints as some other forms of exercise such as jogging. Cycling just 20 miles a week can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by 50%, and cycling at 10 miles an hour will burn off 400 calories every hour! So what are you waiting for?!

Other Information -

• Cycling for people with disabilities - hand bikes are available to hire in Alsager, Chester and Willaston (Ellesmere Port)
• Are you an adult returning to cycling? Don't be scared! Our Road Safety Unit run an informal half-day adult training course
• Do you have a cycling event you'd like to publicise? Please contact Anna Geroni (01244 973617)

Find out what's happening in your area:

Chester Cycleway Schemes | Congleton Cycleway Schemes
Crewe and Nantwich Cycleway Schemes | Ellesmere Port and Neston Cycleway Schemes
Macclesfield Cycleway Schemes | Vale Royal Cycleway Schemes