Frequently Asked Questions
See also the Cycling Pages on the Nottingham City Council website and the Cycling pages on the Nottinghamshire County Council website.
How can I join Pedals?
We no longer have paid membership but you can become a Pedals Supporter.
To contribute to or read our discussions, click here.
Although there are no longer member subscriptions, donations are always welcome please! If you are interested, please email us at contact@pedals.org.uk
What is “The CAWAG” (Greater Nottingham Cycling and Walking Advisory Group)?
See this page.
Where can I hire a bike in Nottingham?
For more information visit:
https://www.transportnottingham.com/article/hire-a-bike/
How do I report a pothole or other maintenance problem with a cycle route or highway?
Visit: https://www.transportnottingham.com/contact-us/
Who do I contact to report incidents of obstructive car parking?
Any specific examples of these issues in Nottingham City should be sent to Community Protection: cpservicecentre@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
How do I get a copy of the Nottingham Cycle map?
Free copies of the cycle map can be collected from a variety of locations including libraries, leisure centres and the Tourism Information Office in Market Square.
This page also has a link to an electronic version of the map:
https://www.transportnottingham.com/article/cycle-maps/
Who do I contact in the City and County Councils about a cycling facility or other traffic scheme?
Nottingham City Council:
Keith Morgan, Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Manager, Transport Strategy, Keith.Morgan@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Nottinghamshire County Council:
Paul Hillier, paul.hillier@nottscc.gov.uk
Please copy any emails you send to contact@pedals.org.uk
Where can I get good advice on cycle parking?
The best cycle racks to use are those of the ‘Sheffield’ type, i.e. inverted U-Shape, but these must be carefully installed to permit two bikes to be attached to each stand (with stands no less than 1m apart) and with enough space to the front and rear of each bike to make it easy to get bikes in and out easily. Having undercover storage is also a benefit.
For good advice on how to install stands properly we would particularly commend these documents:-
a) Chapter 11 (Cycle Parking and Other Equipment) of the Department for Transport Local Transport Note 1/20 (Cycle Infrastructure Design Guidance)
b) The Cycle Parking guide produced by the Cambridge Cycling Campaign
Cycle parking, including the Broad Marsh Cycle Hub, opened in 2024
For more information see
https://www.transportnottingham.com/article/park-your-bike/
Where can I get advice on cyclist training and bike maintenance?
Have a look at the Ridewise website at http://www.ridewise.org.uk
Where else locally can I get information on bike maintenance and Drop-In bike workshops?
www.nottinghambikeworks.org.uk
Try Nottingham Bikeworks, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, who run a wide range of activities, email: admin@nottinghambikeworks.org.uk
- 23-25 Carlton Road, Sneinton, Nottingham NG3 2DG, tel. 07783 145069
- 149 Trent Boulevard, Lady Bay, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5BX, tel. 07706 696468
Where can I find out about the Cycle Saviour Bike Maintenance sessions in The Meadows?
Contact Graham Lansdell, the Organiser, email: grahamlansdell@hotmail.com
Graham is also involved in the new Nottingham Fixers Group, based in Sherwood, which helps recycle bikes as well as other things: They can be followed via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NottinghamFixers/
Where do I report bike incidents with tram tracks?
Please report the full details to the local police station
FINALLY – Other queries on local cycling
And finally, if there is anything else you want to know about cycling locally not included above do email Pedals at contact@pedals.org.uk
However, in doing so, please bear in mind that we are just a group of volunteers so please bear with us if we are not able to respond to our query for some time! Thanks