GENERAL

Cycleguard
Cycleguard are one of the UK's best bicycle insurance providers – offering insurance for a wide range of cyclists.

ACT Membership
The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) is the only trade body for specialist cycle retailers, and for over 80 years has been providing essential support, development and promotional activities for the industry.

Cytech
Cytech is the bicycle industry's only recognised training and accreditation scheme for cycle mechanics and technicians. In fact the UK is one of only a handful of countries where such qualifications exist.

Bike For All
Everything you wanted to know about cycling but were afraid to ask Cycling is fun, fast, green and healthy. That's why we want you to spend more time pedalling, and less time sitting in front of the computer. Bikeforall.net is a filter, listing the useful bike stuff on the internet, ignoring the duff. There are some excellent sources of information out there, if you know where to look.

Shimano Service Centre
In partnership with selected retailers and the Aylesbury Training Group (ATG), the Shimano Service Centre programme has been running since 1996 and has helped to drive up the standards and qualifications of mechanics in bicycle dealers, supplying a recognised guarantee of quality and service in an independent store. All Shimano Service Centres have a professional workshop with qualified mechanics and the very best advice on all things bike; whether you are a Sunday cyclist, a road racing pro or a mountain biking weekend warrior, your local Shimano Service Centre caters for every type of bike and is the place to go to get your pride and joy fixed, repaired and fine-tuned.

Cyclescheme
Cyclescheme is the UK's number one provider of tax-free bikes for the Government's Cycle to Work initiative. It's a brilliant programme where everyone wins - employees make big savings on new bikes, employers get a healthier workforce and save money too! Cyclescheme has a great track record in helping employers of all sizes to set up and run successful Cycle to Work schemes.

Bike Week
Bike Week is the biggest nationwide cycling event in the UK. A national celebration of cycling, Bike Week helps you get more out of life - by getting on your bike and exploring your local community.

Dorset Cyclists' Network
DCN promotes cycling as environmentally-friendly transport because it improves health, reduces air pollution and helps to relieve road congestion.

Dorset Rough Riders
Dorset Rough Riders are an offroad cycle club based around the Bournemouth/Poole area. They welcome riders of all ages and abilities and offer a varied selection of rides throughout the week. Details of all their rides can be found in the ride calendar. The emphasis of the club is on social cross-country riding but many club members are involved in local and national racing and they also participate in many of the off road events that take place throughout the year all over the country. They have an active social calendar and our members also have the benefit of 10% discount on parts and accessories at all their local partner shops. Non-members are welcome to come along to try any of their rides to get a feel for the club. Just contact the ride leader beforehand to let them know you are coming.