Cycling

We are encouraging all our residents to get cycling!

Cycle routes

Select one of the routes below to download a PDF copy of the cycling route.

Easy difficulty routes

Lower Penwortham cycle route (3.33 miles)

Moderate difficulty routes

Hard difficulty routes

Local cycling businesses

Need some repairs or want to find a new or pre-loved bike?

Please see for a comprehensive list of local businesses to answer all your cycling needs.

Local cycling businesses
Name	Number	Address	Services
Wallis Cycles	01772 339 222	329 Higher Walton Road, Higher Walton, Preston, PR5 4HU	Cycle Sales, Equipment Sales, Cycle Repairs.
Ribble Cycles	01772 963 400	Walton Summit Centre, 363 Leach place, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 8AS	Cycle Sales, Equipment Sales, Cycle Repairs.
Broadgate Cycles	01772 746 448	2 Hawkesbury Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9EJ	Cycle Sales, Equipment Sales, Cycle Repairs.
Bill Nickson Cycles	01772 422 259	57-61 Towngate, Leyland, PR25 2FQ	Cycle Sales, Equipment Sales, Cycle Repairs.
Paul Hewitt Cycles	01772 424773	17-19 Preston Road, Leyland, PR25 4NT	Cycle Sales, Equipment Sales, Cycle Repairs.
Ace Mobile Cycle Repair	01772 614 044	64A Moor Lane, Hutton, PR4 5SE	Cycle Sales, Equipment Sales, Cycle Repairs.
Merlin	01772 432 431	A4 Buckshaw Link, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, Chorley,PR7 7EL	Cycle Sales, Equipment Sales, Cycle Repairs.
Tarty Bikes Ltd	01772 323333	3, 4 Club St, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6FN	Trail bikes and equipment
VJ Autocare	01772 610623	67b Liverpool Road, Walmer Bridge, Preston, PR4 5QE	Cycle Sales, Equipment Sales, Cycle Repairs.

Useful cycling organisations

British Cycling

From fans and riders to cycling enthusiasts and professionals, British Cycling is suitable for all levels and actively encourages all to get involved.

Telephone: 0161 274 2000

Cycling UK

Whether you are new to cycling, ride regularly or want to get back into it, Cycling UK can cater for you.

Telephone: 01483 238300

Sustrans

Sustrans is a sustainable travel charity which is involved in setting up the national cycle network. There are a wide range of free cycling maps available on their website and long distance routes are available to purchase from their online shop.

Telephone: 0117 926 8893

The Tandem Club

The Tandem Club is a members organisation with an annual subscription fee. They have over 40 regional officers around the UK who can be contacted to find out what is happening in your area or for advice on how to arrange activities. You do not have to own a tandem cycle to become a member. The Tandem Club has a Disabilities Liaison Officer who may be able to help with queries related to disabled people and to visually impaired cyclists.

Cycle-re-cycle

Cycle-re-cycle is a voluntary organisation who recycle old and unwanted bicycles, parts, accessories and cycling clothing.

Telephone: 07835 840989

Bikeability

Bikeability is a cycling training scheme designed to give adults and children skills and confidence to ride a bicycle. Many local authorities offer lessons free or at a substantially reduced cost for adults and children. Many schools also offer the bikeability training scheme for children and young people.