What is Pedals?

  • Pedals was founded in 1979 to encourage more people to use bikes and to campaign for safer Cycle Rowand more attractive conditions for cyclists in the Nottingham area
  • Pedals has helped to get Nottingham one of the country's largest network of urban cycle routes and is pressing for many more facilities, especially in the City Centre and the north side of Nottingham
  • Pedals has helped to get hundreds of cycle stands installed locally and also cycle lockers at several locations
  • Pedals campaigns for better surfaces on roads and cycle paths and for prompter attention to defects including vandalised signs and broken glass
  • Pedals started the Great Nottinghamshire Bike Ride in 1982, now run by Nottinghamshire County Council
  • Pedals in 1983 started the Summer Guided Cycle Rides Programme, and continues to play a major part in these events, now run by the County Council (see http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/leisure/l-cycling/ruralrides.htm)
  • Pedals produces a newsletter 3 times a year to keep you informed of developments and issues for cyclists, as well as to tell members about our monthly meetings and other forthcoming events
  • Pedals members get a 10% discount on cash sales with selected local dealers

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