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K A N E You can contact Northamptonshire Highways regarding general cycling issues Industrial u E D E A D R T B AR R O O V N R E L E BE P Estate t within Northamptonshire by e-mailing: [email protected] or by calling E R a V M O e R A S L S R L r D D A E I T A E L H G the Customer Service Centre on 0300 126 1000. Further information, including S D S O L T r TowcesterTToowcester aandnd BrBrackleyackley O M D E I B E IEL R L O e R N R R Y L A W A v S E V O AY A V E N ideas for cycle rides, can also be found on the Northamptonshire County Council I LE RE i L W U GE C L O W R B U L R E R S A O RE F O I U A N S website: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/cycling R A Recreation D D B D O IO E A L L Ground A IL TIA O R D AV A FA R M R P M CCyCycleycley MaMapp The Northamptonshire Highways also organises training for school children R AV L E E E

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C R S V M T S www.northamptonshire.gov.ukwww.northamptonshire.gov.uk AYM E Pool E The Bikeability (www.dft.gov.uk/bikeability/) and Sustrans E H A A E D R R N N G R E T C C L V Recreation S H E (www.sustrans.org.uk) websites are also useful places to visit for a wealth of DR I U B T Ground H R OL E H G C D I T D cycling information. G H I H O R R R IV Hospital O W A W AD E 4 R T N 2 C A E Magdalen 2 S V T I R College School F R D W PEB Recreation Springs IE A A Waynflete School BLE L T L YN LAN Ground If you require further information or have suggestions D T E FL E ON P Infants D E E V W R A T E U E School Brackley I D regarding the provision for cyclists in Northampton, S N AVE Old Town AN E A Park Health & Safety H V N O W UE A A R T please contact: B E L E R R L A Post Y I UM O H O N Office T N A Fire L S T A Northamptonshire Highways There are a number of things you can do to help you stay safe whilst cycling: E M N CR Station E W ES HIL WAY CE L Riverside House N ST T N T RE ES MIN Fit good quality lights to your bike, in case you need to cycle at A E W ST • T ER Riverside Way M CR Y ES O

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N T BU N R E IA When cycling on the road, keep well away from the kerb – it will help Y N B V NN1 5NX • N T U A A E C R L W E D KI T O R E N C Ambulance A G A X S G D H you to see and be seen. P ENCER R Westminster A O E D T O M FO D Station R N S R O A tel: 0300 126 1000 N L Pond AD L S H R L G Magdalen I Don’t weave in and out of parked vehicles – keep a straight line so I E web: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk • H T M College S HA E N drivers can see you. LL’ C School I email: [email protected] S A 3 L M AN L 4 E T P A S T 1 E Be considerate of other road users – respect them as you would like E B • K W R to be respected in return. A To report road, pavement, street lighting, traffic signal or any M WI Town LL Superstore IOW Southfield Hall RO other highway problem, please contact ‘Street Doctor’: Give clear hand signals before beginning any manoeuvre – other road AD A4 • Nursery & Primary O F 22 L D REW AR D B M A School E Recreation R tel: 0845 601 1113 users and pedestrians cannot read your mind. O R O S A R To Buckingham t Y Ground D B 3 J a R Y 4 m W email: [email protected] I R A e D Also check over your shoulder – before any manoeuvre to ensure you s A A S • ’ L G H L D IR E E a K N S k CHU R know the position of other road users around you. e RC Buckingham Road U O S H A IL O D T L

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at night it is especially important that you make yourself visible by wearing O R ST JAM M R ES R NN12 6AE B Castle R O OROU If you need advice about maintaining your bicycle, or choosing a new clothing with reflective panels. Most bike shops will be able to assist with D O A D GH R R O A D AD O Hill e one, contact your local bike shop. There are also many excellent F tel: 01327 322322 choosing suitable gear. RD s

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A Where paths are shared-use cycle/footways, pedestrians always a Superstore R e E W Y r web: www.southnorthants.gov.uk NAR have priority. Fit a bell or horn and use it to warn pedestrians of your presence, D G PA 1 Car and Bike RK r e v This map has been developed by Northamptonshire Highways. but also pass slowly and leave as much room as possible. An elderly or blind person i 19 Market Place, Brackley, NN13 7AB R can feel intimidated and upset by cyclists rushing by. A4 22 tel: 01280 702846 web: www.autosavecarandbike.co.uk Wear a cycle helmet. It is not compulsory, but can help reduce the risk of head injuries in an accident. Children especially, whether cycling or in a child seat, A43 2 Towcester Cycle Servicing should wear a helmet, but it is important that they are properly fitted. Again, most 20 Link Way, Towcester, NN12 6HF 3 4 cycle shops will be able to provide assistance with this. A 3 4 tel: 07794140625 web: www.towcestercycleservicing.co.uk A Purchase a good lock, so you can secure your bike when you need to leave Kendal’s it. Cycle shops will stock a suitable range of models. Pond Syresham Cycles You should also ensure your bike is properly maintained. Check your brakes, 15 Burnham Place, Syresham, NN13 5HT lights, handlebars and tyres regularly. Correctly pumped up tyres and a well-oiled tel: 01280 850266 chain and cogs will make cycling easier and reduce the risk of an accident. You should give your bike a full-service at least once a year, or more frequently if Town and Country Cycles you use your bike regularly. Many bike shops can do this for you if you are unsure 18a High Street, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2PB how to do it yourself. Evenley Park tel: 01295 710518 web: www.townandcountrycycles.co.uk If you feel insecure about cycling or know a child who wants to learn how to Baines Racing ride a bike, cycle training is available. This can help greatly increase cycling 0¼½ mile confidence, which in turn will make you a much safer cyclist. See contacts Unit 14, Silverstone Circuit, Northants, NN12 8TL section for further details. tel: 01327 858885 web: www.silverstonecycle.co.uk 0 500 metres To Evenley

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