General advice

Riding your bike is really quite straight forward, especially with our easy-to-follow guides.

'Get Cycling' is our all-in-one guide aimed at new and returning cyclists. Download it below or get in touch to order a paper copy for free.

You might also find these guides useful:

• choosing a bike
• simple maintenance
• clothes and accessories
• bike security
• tips on how to be a better bike rider
• Cycling - in different conditions
• Cycling - finding your way
• Cycling - sharing your route

Someone to ride with?

If you'd rather cycle with a companion, Bristol's Bike Buddies website can help you find your ideal riding partner. Register your details here - https://www.234car.com/bikebuddies/ - and search the list of riders to find someone whose speed and journey matches yours.

Bike racks

Many people choose to drive to locations for leisure cycling, such as local parks, whilst others will drive to the outskirts of the city before continuing into the centre by bike. If you need to carry your bike on your car, this guide to the different types of bike racks might help you.

Bike storage

Where to keep your bicycle is a common problem. This PDF shows several storage solutions.

Downloads: 

Cycling in different conditions

Cycling finding your way

Cycling sharing your route

Bike racks

Bike storage