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G Mcalister Cycles 16Glenary Road, Coleraine BT 51 3 QY T:  028 7034 4704

Occasional or novice cyclists may simply wish to spend a day-trip visiting well known attractions while on holiday on the north Coast.  More experienced enthusiasts will typically complete the long distance mapped routes, one of which is the following Ballyshannon to Ballycastle (236 miles_ - NCN Routes 91, 92 & 93 A significant section of the National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 93 passes through the north of the Borough.It is readily identified by distinctive signage. Substantial sections of this route, linking Downhill, Coleraine, Portstewart, Portrush and Bushmills/Portballintrae, offer superb coastal scenery and are along traffic-free cycle paths.  These sections are suitable for novice cyclists and families with young children. Experienced cyclists may choose to venture off the signed routes and explore the countryside of their leisure. A cycling leaflet highlighting the above entitled "Cycling in the Borough of Coleraine" is available from tourist informat...

The New Forest offers over 200km of waymarked  cycle routes, much of it off road and traffic free.  - Cyclexperience Brockenhurst    Tel:   01590 624204    Web:   newforestcycle.co.uk - A.A.Bike Hire, Lyndhurst   Web:   www.aabikehirenewforest.co.uk    Tel::023 8028 3349 -  Forest Leisure Cycling    Web:   www.forestleisurecycling.co.uk - Country Lanes   Web:  www. countrylanes.co.uk - New Forest Activities, Beaulieu   Web:   newforestactivities.co.uk   Tel:   01590 612377 Twitter.com/mynewforest Facebook.com/mynewforest

Enjoy the Enniskillen Town ecotrail and Permanent Orienteering Course, enabling young people to enjoy a quality learning experience in the 'outdoor classroom' of the countryside and seek to promote a knowledge and understanding of, and responsibility for, the local  natural and built environoment. CD Rom and maps be accessed, free of charge. Enniskillen Ecotrail Contact, Environment Officer, Fermanagh District Council T:   (028) 6632 5050 E:   grainne.oconnor@fermanagh.gov.uk W:  www.fermanagh.gov.uk

Over 300 miles of mapped and signposted cycle trails in the Fermanagh & Leitrim region.   From rolling hills to country lanes to Atlantic Coast, the trail has something for all tastes. Suitable for independent or group travel. Kingfisher Cycle trail Fermanagh Web:   www.sustrans.org.uk

Health benefits of cycling. Significant health benefits can be obtained by taking the right amount of physical activity. Benefits of regular physical activity. - Reduce high blood pressure. - Prevention of Diabetes. - Helps reduce weight. - Mental health benefits - Reduces risk of falls. - Prevents development of Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis. - Increases strength in your heart, lungs and bones. - Improves your mobility and general well-being. - Provides you with more energy and promotes a better night's sleep. Why Cycle? Cycling has the potential to make a good significant contribution to improving public health. It is obvious that cycling is good for you, good for the environment, it's fast, it's convenient, it gives you freedom and independence, takes you from door to door, allows you to double park, is reliable, and even allows you to make eye contact with fellow human beings. How much cycling should I do? Cycling for 15 minutes at a moderate spe...

Get paddling on one of Kent's most attractive leisure cycle routes, taking in sandy beaches and bays, chalk cliffs, lively seaside resorts and quiet country villages. Also six themed mini-routes. Tel 0870 264 6111 www.vikingcoastaltrail.co.uk

Get paddling on one of Kent's most attractive leisure cycle routes, taking in sandy beaches and bays, chalk cliffs, lively seaside resorts and quiet country villages. Also six themed mini-routes. Tel 0870 264 6111 www.vikingcoastaltrail.co.uk

Crab and Wrinkle Way - Cycling Cycle 7.5 miles from Canterbury to Whitstable along parts of the former " Crab and Wrinkle" railway line. Mostly flat, largely traffic-free and with interesting stop-offs to view sculptures and earthworks. www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

Crab and Wrinkle Way - Cycling Cycle 7.5 miles from Canterbury to Whitstable along parts of the former " Crab and Wrinkle" railway line. Mostly flat, largely traffic-free and with interesting stop-offs to view sculptures and earthworks. www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent