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The Grand Tours




Inclusion in the following lists does not imply any recommendation from Ayrshire CTC.
These links are provided purely as areas of possible interest.



Cycling Organisations

Cyclists' Touring Club
The U.K.'s biggest cycling organisation.

Audax U.K.
Do you prefer the type of challenge where it is you vs. the clock ?
Not a race, but ride a scenic route within pre-determined time limits.
Everything from 50km to 1400km.

Cycling Clubs

Scottish D.A's
A map containing links to other Scottish D.A.'s which have web sites.
If the area you are interested in is any shade of blue, there is a web site for that area.
Just click on the area to go to the website.

Other Cycling Links

Cycle shops

Edinburgh Cycles.
An outlet which not only supplies mail order but also stocks a large range of bikes, including their own brand.

St. John Street Cycles.
Now one of the biggest mail order sites in the U.K.
In addition to a large stock of popular makes of bikes, they also have their own range of tourers, Audax bikes, tandems, etc...
Stockists of many hard-to-find parts.

Terry Precision Cycling
One for the Ladies..

Cycle Store
Another U.K. based cycle shop.

Cycling Books

Amazon Books
Get your cycling books on-line !!
U.K. web site of Amazon

Cicerone Books On-line Catalogue
U.K. based

Cycling Holidays

Scottish Cycling Holidays

Irish Cycling Safaris

Bicycle Beano Cycling Holidays (Welsh)

Breton Bikes Cycling Holidays in France

Uniquely Europe - Specializing in walking and biking tours throughout Europe

Progressive Travels ! - France,Italy, Portugal or the Pacific Northwest on a Luxury, Standard or B&B biking or walking trip

General cycling related information

Rohloff
14 gears and not a derailleur in sight.

Exploratorium's Science of Cycling
Want to know what a gear ratio is ?
What are the best materials for frames ?
This site tries to explain these and many other areas of cycling in a more technical fashion.

CaptainBike
a.k.a. Sheldon Brown

Cycle Helmets
Are helmets a good thing ?
A site full of facts and figures on the helmet debate.



The Three Grand Tours

Giro D'Italia
Official Web site

Tour de France
Official Web site

Vuelta a Espana
Official Web site


Miscellaneous links

Tiso - For everything in Camping, Climbing & General Leisure Wear.

Youth Hostels in England / Wales

Youth Hostels in Scotland