Cycling
We've gathered together some websites to help you get on your bike in North West Wales.
Cycling Wales
www.cycling.visitwales.com
This is a Wales Tourist Board activities site which covers cycling holidays, routes and hire shops.
Sustrans
www.sustrans.org.uk
The sustainable transport charitable organisation has maps and other details of cycle routes throughout Britain, including Lon Las Cymru.
Routes4Riders
www.mtbwales.co.uk
Details of routes for mountain bike riders in North West Wales, including distance and severity, as well as access. Snowdon and Coed y Brenin are among areas covered, and there are also equipment reviews and weather forecasts.
Coed y Brenin
http://www.parcnet.com/
This simple site has lots of useful information for mountain bikers coming to the Coed y Brenin area near Dolgellau. You'll find accommodation ideas, cycling areas, guides and details of bike shops and hire.
Cycling North Wales
http://www.cyclingnorthwales.co.uk
This site is packed with news and features about cycling in North Wales, including detailed routes for circular cycle rides, sketch maps, and amusing photographs of various events.
Suggested by Maurice Clarke.
Carneddau Triathlon Club
www.carneddautriathlon.com
If you're into running and swimming, as well as cycling, the triathlon event that combines all three in one competition, could be for you. This website, featuring race info and pictures of local fans, explains all.
Suggested by Simon Roxburgh.
Rhos Cycling
www.rhoscycling.com
A picture of the members welcomes you to the site and encourages you to take a look around, whether you're currently a keen or aspiring cyclist. There's details of Social Rides, Time Trials and Important Links. All you need to do now is dig out those cycling shorts!
Suggested by Geraint Roberts of Llanfairfechan.
Mountain Biking Wales
www.mbwales.com
This site has detailed information for mountain biking areas and routes all over Wales - everything from safety advice to downloadable maps.
Dysynni Cycling Club
www.dysynnicc.com
This club is based in Tywyn, Meirionydd, and the website offers photos, membership details, events and results for mountain biking and road races.
Suggested by Rita Blunden.
MTB Britain
http://www.mtbbritain.co.uk/
This site includes almost inch-by-inch descriptions of some of the main Snowdonia mountain biking routes.
Suggested by Sian Roberts, Trawsfynydd.
Welsh Cycling Association
www.welshcycling.org
This is very much a site about races and results, for the dedicated competitor.
Welsh Cycling Union
www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/wcu
This is the umbrella organisation for all the cycling clubs in Wales and covers all seven cycling disciplines, as well as disability information, coaching details and events.
Energy Cycles
www.energycycles.com
Road and mountain biking are both covered by this club which meets at Pete's Eats in Llanberis and is particularly keen to get youngsters and women on their bikes.
Mawddach Goldrush
http://www.mawddachgoldrush.org.uk/
The local Rotary Club's charity money-raising event for mountain bikers at Coed y Brenin. Riders stake their claim to a mystery bounty hidden on the Mawddach Gold Rush map.
CTC Chester & North Wales
http://www.ctcchesterandnwales.org.uk/
Find out about local cycling groups you can join, including Anglesey and Eryri. There are also events listings.
Suggested by Dave Woods, Caernarfon
More websites for those of the energetic persuasion can be found at Outdoor Activities and Sport.
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