Why not explore local cultural sites and Constable County by following this 50 mile route around Colchester and Dedham?
You can find local cycling maps here for Colchester, Garrison, Greenstead, Highwoods, and Lexden.
Colchester Bike Kitchen and Wivenhoe Bike Kitchen are DIY community bike workshops run by volunteers. In return for a small donation you can use theirtools either on your own or under the supervision of their friendly mechanics. You can watch the Wivenhoe and Essex Bike Kitchen’s film here.Â
Colchester's Community Safety Partnership is launching a campaign to raise awareness about cycle security.Â
Sign up the Cycle Colchester monthly newsletter! Cycle Colchester provides an established information service for cycling in the town, working in partnership with other bodies, including the police, to increase the ease with which people can cycle.
Colchester Cycling Campaign promotes utility cycling in and around Colchester and wants to make it easier for people of all ages to ride a bike to work, school, the shops or just to meet friends. We press our councils to provide better infrastructure and conditions for everyday cyclists, with funds coming from public expenditure and companies involved in new developments.