Hedgehog Cycling

Bike Rides In and Around York

The latest book in the series of Hedgehog Cycling Guides is now available in paperback.

Find out more about Bike Rides In and Around York.

Mountain Biking at Sutton Bank

Sutton Bank must be one of the best places in the area to go mountain biking.

There are trails for all ages and levels, and a cyclocross/all-weather cycle track paid for by the EU Rural Development Fund.

Read the new Hedgehog Guide to mountain biking at Sutton Bank.

APPGCW CWIS2 Inquiry Report

21st September 2021

The APPGCW has big plans and ideas for active travel.

Read about the APPGCW CWIS2.

IPCC Report 2021

10th August 2021

Shall we try to make sure Earth remains habitable, or not bother? The IPCC has something to say about it.

Read about a IPCC Report 2021.

Waving from Zebras

21st February 2021

There's a new phenomenon of people on zebras waving their grateful thanks to drivers for stopping. Why?

Read about waving from zebras.

Reporting of Traffic Crashes

10th January 2021

Does it matter if a BBC headline states that a car drove at someone, as long as we all know what they mean?

Read more about the Reporting of Traffic Crashes.

French National Cycle Logistics Plan

10th May 2021

Delivery vehicles represent 15-20% of traffic in Paris, but 45% of harmful particulates. What is the French government planning to do about it?

Find out in French National Cycle Logistics Plan.

Paris Pop-Up Bike Lanes

5th February 2021

Trips by bike in the Paris region doubled because of a pop-up bike network.

Read about Paris Pop-Up Bike Lanes.

Sustrans Shared Use Paths

4th September 2021

The people have spoken: no more shared use paths on the Sustrans National Cycle Network.

Read about Sustrans Shared Use Paths.

Cycle Infrastructure at J47 of the A1M

27th August 2021

What's the point in a walking and cycling path that no one can get to? Does the path meet the current Cycle Infrastructure Design guidance?

Read about Cycle Infrastructure at J47 of the A1M.

Buy Local By Bike Harrogate Knaresborough

28th April 2021

Buy Local By Bike is a commendable initiative by Harrogate Borough Council.

Read about Buy Local By Bike Harrogate Knaresborough.

Côte de Lofthouse Road Cycling Route

This circular road cycling route starts in Harrogate, and heads up to Pateley Bridge then Lofthouse. It climbs the Côte de Lofthouse, which featured on the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire, then returns via Grewelthorpe, Kirkby Malzeard, Galphay, Studley Royal and Ripley to Harrogate. It's on quiet, country roads, features beautiful scenery, and there's the challenge of a steep ascent.

Read about this Côte de Lofthouse road cycling route.

Grassington Yorkshire Dales Road Cycling Route

This circular road cycling route starts in Grassington, and heads north up Wharfedale then Littondale to Halton Gill. It climbs to Malham Tarn, then returns via Malham, Kirkby Malham, Airton, Hetton, and Cracoe to Malham. The roads are quiet, and the ride takes in lanes lined with dry stone walls, open fells, and villages of limestone-built houses, as well as views of Malham Cove.

Read about this Yorkshire Dales road cycling route.

Nidderdale Greenway

The best and most popular cycleway in Harrogate, the Nidderdale Greenway goes about 4 miles to Ripley, using the trackbed of a disused railway. It opened in May 2013.

Fewston, Beecroft, & Timble Bike Trail

Our guide to the bike trail on Yorkshire Water's land at Fewston reservoir, through the Beecroft Plantation and Timble woods. Read about the Fewston, Beecroft, & Timble woods bike trail.

Scarborough to Whitby Cinder Track

A new Hedgehog Guide to the Cinder Track cycle route, along the old railway from Scarborough to Whitby, with full-colour (!) photos, including lots of Yorkshire sunshine. This 21.5 mile route has beautiful views, and there's wonderful wildlife along the way, for example house martins and swallows at Ravenscar. Read about the Scarborough to Whitby Cinder Track.

York to Beningbrough Cycle Route

There's a great cycle route from the centre of York to Beningbrough, partly on tarmacked path by the river Ouse, and partly on quiet roads. It ends up at Beningbrough Hall, an C18th National Trust property (where cyclists are entitled to a free cup of tea). Read the Hedgehog guide to the York to Beningbrough cycle route.

Settle to Clapham Cycle Route

The latest in Hedgehog's Sustrans Slow Tour of Yorkshire series, Stage 6 is a nice ride on quiet back roads from Settle to Clapham. There's just enough hill-age to make it interesting, and there are plenty of options for a cup of tea or a pint of beer.

Read about Stage 6, Settle to Clapham.

York to Selby Cycle Route

This is a very popular cycle route between York and Selby. The Hedgehog guide to it has been fully revised and updated.

Read about York to Selby Cycle Route.