www.hamsterleytrailblazers.co.uk
All the latest on the new developments at Hamsterley, plus pics, club rides, articles, links and chat.

www.descendhamsterley.co.uk
For more on the downhill facilities at Hamsterley Forest.

www.3gphamsterley.co.uk
Pics and videos of the riding at Hamsterley Forest.

www.forestry.gov.uk/cycling
The place to look for more information on the Forestry Commission’s
policies on cycle access, with ideas of other forest routes in the North East.

www.sustrans.org.uk
A great resource for all things bikey!

www.c2c-guide.co.uk
Useful cycle-friendly information for parts of the North Pennines,
Tyneside and Wearside.

www.mtbroutes.com
A Northumberland-based website with ride ideas all over the UK.

www.chainreactioncycles.com
Europe's Largest Online Bike Store. Fast low cost delivery worldwide. Always speedy service with a huge range of spangly stuff.

www.fat-tyres-mountainbiking.co.uk
Fat Tyres arrange exhilarating, adrenaline-fuelled mountain bike holidays and courses around some of the North of England and Wales's most unspoilt and beautiful areas. Catering for beginners and experienced riders alike.

www.durham.gov.uk/tourism
A good starting point for general tourist information in County Durham
and the North East of England.

www.tdktravel.com
Durham-based taxi and minibus specialists with bike trailer – ideal for C2C or transport around the region.

www.stanleytaxis.co.uk
Long-established Co. Durham coach and taxi firm with bike trailer – will transport you and your bike anywhere in the UK.

www.bbc.co.uk/weather
Does exactly what it says on the tin!

www.tracklogs.co.uk
For digital mapping software used in the creation of the guide. Also GPS file downloads and GPS units.

www.skedaddle.co.uk
Saddle Skedaddle is a leading cycle holiday company running guided rides all over the world, including here in its native North East England.

www.visitnortheastengland.com
Click on “Activity” to find cycling info including some downloadable cycle routes

www.beamishoddsox.co.uk
Beamish Odd Sox are a long-established County Durham MTB club with 3 rides every week.

www.onyourbikecoaching.co.uk
North East-based MTB coaching site with hints for riders at all levels.

www.imba.org.uk
The UK branch of the International Mountain Biking Association., promoting mountain biking and trail development. Lots of useful info on the website. Please support them.

www.rhpcreative.com
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