passport to pedalling...

With stunning mountain passes and gentle rolling hills, peaceful lanes, quiet coastlines and hidden villages, Cumbria is one of the quietest and most rural counties in England and simply perfect for exploring by bike.

See the best of this wonderful landscape with the Passport 2 Pedalling Cycle Challenge; ride 2,012 Cumbrian miles before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in 2012.

Free cycling activities for all the family this summer!

Get cycling this summer with Cumbria's Passport 2 Pedalling - a fabulous range of free rides and activities for all ages and abilities. We've teamed up with some of the country's top cycle leaders and instructors to make it easy for everyone to enjoy cycling, whether you live in Cumbria or are here for a visit.
beach biking
guided rides
hartside challenge
mountain bike skills
mountain bike academy

Green routes

Suitable for: Beginners
Trail: Relatively flat and wide. Suitable for most types of bikes.
Road: Short sections on very quiet lanes. Suitable for most types of bikes.
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Blue routes 

Suitable for: Beginners in good health.
Trail: Some uphill and downhill sections, with some single track. Suitable for most types of bikes.
Road: Routes on quiet lanes and roads. Suitable for most types of bikes.
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Red routes

Suitable for: Cyclists with good off-road riding skills & fitness.
Trail: Uphill climbs, fast down hills with technical features such as drop-offs & large rocks. Suitable for good mountain bikes.
Road: Steep climbs, quick descents and on busier roads. Suitable for hybrid and road bikes.
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Black routes

Suitable for: Expert cyclists with excellent off-road riding skills and a high level of fitness.
Trail: Greater challenge & difficulty, with large & unavoidable features. Suitable for quality mountain bikes.
Road: Challenging climbs, fast descents and on busy roads. Suitable for road bikes.
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Gold routes 

Suitable for: Extreme level riders with expert technical skills and extreme fitness.
Trail: Extreme levels of exposure & risk. Large features, technical bike skills important, jumping ability obligatory. Suitable for quality mountain bikes.
Road: Extreme distances, ultimate endurance rides. Suitable for quality road bikes.
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My GoLakes

Record your acheivements with a 'My GoLakes' account.
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