Welcome to Better By Bike

Riders in a sunsetBetter By Bike has everything you need to get on your bike and out riding in Bristol, Bath, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Whether you're a novice or an experienced rider, all the information you need is here.

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Win a cycle jersey

Better By Bike and NHS Bristol have teamed up to produce 40 limited-edition cycle jerseys, perfect for those long leisure rides in the countryside. Enter our competition to be in with a shout of winning one.

Non-collision accidents

Ever been involved in an accident? We want to know what makes cyclists come a cropper. Fill in the online survey and help Cycling City and the NHS reduce bicycle accidents. 

Better Baa Bike!

Seen Shaun the Sheep and friends around Bristol and South Gloucestershire? Popular with adults and children alike they'll be appearing on poster sites near you soon.

Bike to School week

Between 13-17 September 2010 Bike to School week is encouraging thousands of local school children to saddle up for the new school term. Make sure your school is signed up for this week of bike fun!

Bristol Cycle Festival

Roll up, roll up, Bristol Cycle Festival is coming to town! Get involved by putting on your own event, taking part in the event fortnight or joining the city's biggest bike parade on Sunday, September 19th.

Safer ways to cycle

Better By Bike promotes cycling in harmony with all other road users. Cars, motorbikes, bicycles and pedestrians all sharing the road and showing respect. Find out how to cycle with care and attention.

Latest Photos


Shady Bike
uploaded by Mountainboy

Mud Dock harbourside bike
uploaded by Billsdon

Latest Blog

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Lizzie Woodall writes: "The day had come – 115 miles of riding from Bristol to London. "The Action 100 ride leaves the hills behind in Bristol and cuts across the flat plains of Wiltshire and Berkshire, before slinking into Sunbury-on-Thames. "After a huge bowl of porridge, Joe and I met...
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Abigail Smith is just one of hundreds of people getting back in the saddle in Bristol every week. Abi recently took the plunge and bought a new bike. She talks us through the steps she went through… [Click here for part 4] "A week later and the Trek had arrived but the Vita was delayed –...