Resources
Current campaigns
Campaigning to get East Midlands Railways to increase the cycle capacity on their newly commissioned trains. Currently there will only be space for two bikes hung on vertical hooks per 5 car train.
Bike buses are a great way to get to school. Nottingham resident Hayley talks about the bike bus she has organised in Sherwood. Resources provided.
A further article was posted with some more photos and additional resources to start one up.
We will be highlighting some examples of bad practice here. In fairness, there will be some good practice too!
A long running campaign to try to improve the subway underpass south of Sharp Hill on the A52. A short history of the campaign can be found here.
A longer, comprehensive and more recent write up (from May 2026) can be found here.
Back in January 2025, it was presented so the PowerPoint version can be viewed here.
A submission to a local enquiry on the matter can be found here.
Report a problem
Collision, near miss or road rage
Why it is SO IMPORTANT to report a collision to the police
The police have a duty to accept reports of all road collisions which result in an injury (even if minor). This includes single vehicle incidents. Even if the case is not pursued, the police must record details of the collision by filling in something called a STATS 19 form. The data collected via STATS 19 is lumped together, anonymised and published annually. It is used by local authorities to identify the roads where the most collisions take place, and which should qualify for safety improvements.
If you do not report your collision then this data does not reflect a true picture of cycle collisions on our roads.
By buses
- Report to the Police
- Report to the bus operator
By taxis
Submitting camera footage
It is now possible to submit video footage directly to Nottinghamshire Police using their dash cam portal. Please note that through this method the police incorrectly do not provide feedback other than stating whether an action has been taken or note. If action is taken, it could be either a letter, sent on a course, fine/points / court.
Within Nottingham city
Within Nottinghamshire county
Adjacent to trunk roads (including A52, A543 and A46)
- Contact National Highways at
- info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Get in touch and let us know about any ongoing issues or fundamental design problems.
Within Nottingham city
- Call Parking Services on 0115 876 1444
Within Nottinghamshire county
By buses, taxis or company vehicles
- Contact the company directly.
- You can make a complaint to Taxi Licensing here.
Persistent problems
Nottingham's trams are brilliant, but their slippery rails create an extra hazard for people cycling.
Advice for cycling and tram lines
- Advice on cycling and tram tracks from NET (tram operator)
Report your tramline cycling accident
Pedals has been asking people to report any cycle accidents around tramlines to build up a true picture of the problem.
Nottingham cycle facilities
Local cycle maps
- Nottingham City Council cycle maps
- Walk Wheel Cycle Trust - National Cycle Network maps
- Broxtowe Borough Council cycle trails
- Visit Nottinghamshire cycle trails
- Trent Vale cycle trails
Journey planning
We keep this information as up to date as we can, but may not be aware of all the hire options available, or providers.
- Lime bikes
- Dott bikes
- Ride app (book, pay and ride e-bikes and e-scooters as well as showing battery percentage. Also useful for live bus times, expected tram times)
- Clumber Park (various)
- Sherwood Pines (various)
We try and keep this information up to date, but may not be aware of all options especially any new schemes.
- Nottingham Bikeworks
A not-for-profit community bike recycling and educational project in Nottingham, offering refurbished bike sales, repairs & spares, courses, events and more.
Donated bikes are refurbished or used for parts and used as part of our community courses supporting different groups such as jobseekers, asylum seekers and young people in needd of support or they are sold to fund our community projects. - Nottingham Fixers (Website)
The rejuvenated Nottingham Fixers are a band of volunteers who want to change the culture from ‘if it’s broken then chuck it’, to ‘if it’s broken let’s fix it.’ And we like to have a cuppa and cake while we’re doing it! - Cycle Saviours
Fixes bicycles for free every week and can also offer informal training in bike maintenance. They go on several bike fixing days every year. They support a local charity based in West Bridgford – The Friary – that works to end homelessness. If you have an unwanted bicycle and would like to donate it to benefit a good cause, get in touch with Graham on 0115 9864342 or grahamlansdell@hotmail.com - Women in Tandem - call 07511502741 or email hello@womenintandem.org.uk for further information.
- Ridewise - call 07513 632381 or email customerservices@ridewise.org.uk
- Women in Tandem - call 07511502741 or email hello@womenintandem.org.uk for further information.
- Ridewise - call 07513 632381 or email customerservices@ridewise.org.uk
We aim to keep this information as up to date as possible but may not be aware of all the options, especially new courses.
- Ridewise
RideWise works to help train and educate people about cycling – whether they’re budding novices or experienced riders. RideWise offers practical cycle training and cycle maintenance classes. - Nottingham Bikeworks
A not-for-profit community bike recycling and educational project in Nottingham, offering refurbished bike sales, repairs & spares, courses, events and more.
Nottingham Bikeworks offers a wide range of cycle mainentance courses, including women-only courses and Brompton maintenance. - Women in Tandem - call 07511502741 or email hello@womenintandem.org.uk for further information.
- Ridewise - call 07513 632381 or email customerservices@ridewise.org.uk
We try and keep this information up to date but may not be aware of all the social rides that take place.
- Notts CTC (regular club rides of various distances and abilities)
- Nottingham Velo Venturers (occassional friendly, informal rides)
- Nottingham Classic Ride (easy, casual rides, sometimes with a theme)
- Let's Ride (organised group rides for different ages and abilities)
- Breeze women's rides (supportive, organised group rides for women of all ages and abilities)
- Critical Mass Nottingham (all ages and abilities welcome, monthly group ride around the city)
Here is a list of places for cycle repairs and cycle shops in and around Nottingham, correct as of the summer of 2026. If you have one to add or one that requires removal, please email us.
Beeston: Cycle Inn
Canning Circus: Aladdins Bikes
https://www.facebook.com/aladdinsbikes/?locale=en_GB
City: Women in Tandem
Lenton: Bunneys Bikes
Lenton Abbey: Ridewise
https://www.ridewise.org.uk/ourworkshops
Long Eaton: Long Eaton Cycles
Meadows: Cycle Saviours
https://www.facebook.com/p/Cycle-Saviours-100069605511719/
Sherwood: Bikes Love You
Sherwood Cycle Repair
https://sherwoodcyclerepair.com/
Sneinton: Nottingham Bikeworks
https://www.nottinghambikeworks.org.uk/
West Bridgford: Bridgford Bicycle Workshop
https://bicycle-workshop.co.uk/
Nottingham Bikeworks
https://www.nottinghambikeworks.org.uk/
Wollaton Park: Sons of an Allen Key
https://www.sonsofallenkey.com/
Mobile Repairs
Supermechanic https://www.supermechanich.org/
Pedals information
Details of our monthly meetings are available here
You can find all our events on our Facebook page.
We publish our newsletter twice a year. It's a detailed round-up of local cycling developments and entertaining articles.
For the latest news, consultations and interesting discussions, visit www.pedals.groups.io/g/discussion
Cycling related organisations / information
The CAWAG is a Greater Nottingham Cycling and Walking Advisory Group. It was formerly the Greater Nottingham Cycling Development Group (CDG). It takes place every two month. This forum is attended by representatives from Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, National Highways, Nottinghamshire Police, Pedals, Risewise and the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Further information on the history of the group is available here.
Partners engage in developing cycling strategy, infrastructure and projects across the Nottingham travel-to-work and housing-market area.
Nottingham City Council is responsible for cycling schemes within the city itself.
Nottingshamshire County Council are responsible for cycling schemes within Nottinghamshire county.
This is a committee which meets 4 times a year to advise in issues related to the Nottingham tram system.
A combined county authority covering the cities of Derby and Nottingham, and wider areas of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Its establishment sees decision-making powers devolved from Westminster and a funding stream of £1.14 billion over 30 years as well as additional transport grants. Further information available on their website.
Active Travel England is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport.
The national charity the protects cyclists' rights, campaigns for better infrastructure and encourages people of all abilities to ride bikes. More.
National Highways is responsible for motorways and trunk roads and cycle facilities adjacent to these.
The Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, formerly Sustrans are a charity who promote walking and cycling, and manage and maintain the National Cycle Network. They also raise funds by doing paid consultancy work for councils.
Within the new East Midlands Combined Authority area is the Cycle Chesterfield campaigning group.
Within the new East Midlands Combined Authority area is the Derby Cycling Group.
Useful research from the University of Westminster led by Professor Rachael Aldred.
Map tool where it is possible to add layers to see collisions, traffic counts, cycleability ratings, photos and other useful information for cycle campaigning. More here.
Archive
A collection of some interesting posts.
Nottingham's Emergency Active Travel Fund cycling schemes 🚲
We've made videos showing 5 of these eye-catching schemes so far.
VIDEO THREAD below. Sound on! 1/n pic.twitter.com/LDZUHoPQuP— Pedals: For a Cycle-friendly Nottingham (@PedalsNottm) November 11, 2020