Monday 8th September 2008

Cycling

The Parish of Caton-with-Littledale lies within the boundaries of the City of Lancaster which is one of just six places in the country to be named a 'cycling demonstration' town. Lancaster hopes to encourage even more people to get on their bikes and enjoy all the benefits cycling brings. They have produced a guide - Cycling guide for all in Morecambe, Lancaster and Lune Valley - pdf 2.4MB

Have a look at Lancaster & Morecambe's Celebrating Cycling website for details of local cycling events and runs.

Caton-with-Littledale has secure locking rails for bicycles in the following locations:

  • Victoria Institute in Caton
  • Outside the shops on Sycamore Road, Brookhouse

These rails are only as good as the locks and the method you use to secure your bike. Make sure you remove valuables from your bike before you leave it as the Parish Council can not be responsible for any loss, however caused.

Lune Millenium Park

The Lune Millenium Park is an smooth, hard surfaced path that runs the 10km (6 miles approx.) from Caton to Lancaster (and beyond). The path follows the course of a disused railway and so is relatively level. As the path is mixed use, cyclists will come across walkers, maybe with pushchairs and children.

If you're in Lancaster, this cycleway offers a great way of getting out to Caton & Brookhouse to enjoy all we have to offer.

Please show care for walkers by cycling at a moderate pace and slowing down as you approach walkers. Use your bell to alert walkers of your presence and thank them for their consideration.

It is possible to continue through Lancaster all the way to Glasson Dock although that section has a gravel surface in places.

Bowland by Bike

Beautiful unspoilt countryside, picturesque villages, dramatic open moorland incised by steep valleys, and outstanding scenery - all waiting to be explored. What better way to do it than by bike. Silently travelling around this area of outstanding natural beauty under your own power, coming across hidden gems around every corner, this truly is a spectacular area for biking enthusiasts of all types and levels. Download the Bowland By Bike routes leaflet - pdf 3.4MB

Guided Tours in the Forest of Bowland

Cycle Adventure specialise in Guided Tours, Cycle Hire and customised Group Adventures to suit your requirements - enabling you to enjoy the beautiful Forest of Bowland at its best.

To find out more, visit Cycle Adventure for hire, tours and guiding.

Lancashire Cycleway

Regional Route 90 forms the Northern Loop of the Lancashire Cycleway which passes through Caton-with-Littledale. View an outline of the Northern Loop - pdf 461kb

The Lancashire Cycleway comprises two circular routes which meet in the historic village of Whalley in the Ribble Valley. The Cycleway follows minor roads, where possible and takes you through a host of different landscapes from the rugged Bowland Hills and West Pennine Moors to the rich pastures of the Fylde Plain and the outstanding coastal scenery at Silverdale. Part of the Cycleway at Rivington was used in the 2001 Commonwealth Games.

The Cycleway is around 260 miles long. You can do the Cycleway as one long tour or in two halves. You can also base short rides on the Cycleway. On some roads you will see more sheep than traffic. Parts of the Cycleway are as remote as anywhere in the country.

Members of the Cyclists’ Touring Club and Friends of the Earth set up the Cycleway to provide a scenic tour of the county. There are links with the Cumbria Cycleway.

Look out for events based on the Lancashire Cycleway, join a charity ride or book an organised tour with a cycling holiday company. Look on the internet or in the cycling press for details.

With attractive scenery, the Lancashire Cycleway is a challenging and rewarding route to complete.

Guidebook
A guidebook to Lancashire Cycleway by Jon Sparks, an acclaimed photographer and writer based in Lancaster, is available from good bookshops and information offices or direct from the publishers. Jon has many years of cycling experience including utility riding, touring and racing. The book is illustrated in full colour throughout, with maps and route profiles. It gives a full description of the route, notes on where to find accommodation and food, and masses of information about places of interest on the way.

Guidebook Publishers:
Cicerone Press, 2 Police Square,
Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7PY
Tel: 01539 562069, Fax: 01539 563417,
Email: info@cicerone.co.uk
www.cicerone.co.uk
ISBN: 1 85284 384 5 (160 pages)

Fancy taking cycling more seriously?

Bike for All

Everything you wanted to know about cycling but were afraid to ask

www.bikeforall.net

British Cycling

British Cycling is the internationally recognised governing body of cycling in the UK. It administers the following disciplines: BMX, Cycle Speedway, Cyclo-Cross, Mountain Bike, Road and Track. As the governing body of cycling, British Cycling has a range of responsibilities, which, for operational purposes, the organisation groups under two main headings - excellence and participation.

www.britishcycling.org.uk

Cycling England

The national body which co-ordinates the development of cycling across England. We aim to create the conditions which will result in more people cycling, more safely, more often.

www.cyclingengland.co.uk

Cyclists Touring Club

"We are the country’s largest group of people on bikes. Our mission is ‘to make cycling enjoyable, safe and welcoming for all.’ Our work, which includes high-profile campaigning on behalf of all cyclists, is made possible by your help and support. So why not join 70,000 people united by a passion for cycling and become part of the UK's largest and oldest cycling organisation.

www.ctc.org.uk

Sustrans

Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity. Our vision is a world in which people can choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. Every day we are working on practical, innovative ways of dealing with the transport challenges that affect us all.

www.sustrans.org.uk

Repairs & Servicing

Based in Caton, 'The Cycle Mechanic' repairs and services any bike with any problem. City & Guilds qualified - ex road racer and time triallist whose mum never knew where he was on his bike from the age of 9!

Local Cycling Clubs