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Registered charity which promotes sustainable access for all to facilities and sites of interest for walking, cycling, horse riding and water users within the Derwent Valley. The Trust is responsible for setting up the Derwent Valley Heritage Way, a 55 mile walking route from Shardlow to Ladybower. One of the current aims of the Trust is the development of an unbroken braided multi-user access route throughout the entire length of The National Heritage Corridor, an aim which coincides with the main aim of the DVCG.
Sustainable transport charity responsible for setting up National Cycle Network. Aims are to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects. Sustrans coordinates the Safe Routes to Schools scheme.
Cycling England is a national body which plans and co-ordinates the development of cycling across the country. Launched in 2005, it replaces the previous National Cycling Strategy Board. Cycling England is supported by a Government Group comprising several government Departments, including those covering health, education, planning and sport, and transport.
National cyclists’ organisation providing technical advice, information, cycling related legal aid, insurance, organised tours, specialist mail order, and thousands of cycling events annually.
Local cycle club: lots going on with several organised rides each week as well as social events.
"Everything you wanted to know about cycling but were afraid to ask". Site gives information on general aspects of cycling to school, work and for leisure with many useful articles and links.
