When you are out cycling, it's important to know where you can be sure of a warm welcome, facilities that you need, and somewhere safe to lock up your bike. Tynedale's 'Bike-Friendly Businesses' are all venues where you can:
lock your bike securely
charge an e-bike battery indoors
access simple first-aid
borrow tools to mend your bike, including puncture repair kids
be met with a broad smile
Maybe view maps and resources about accessible local attractions (if they have them
Download a sample agreement that venues need to sign up to to get this window-sticker, seen from the outside in case you're passing.
If you are a venue, or you know a venue that would like to sign up, contact us on bicyclemayor@drdaviddixon.earth. We can provide first aid kits and some simple bike tools to share with cyclists.
Here are Tynedale's 'Bike-Friendly Businesses'
Coach and Horses Hexham Priestpopple, NE46 1PS. Open 11.30am to 11pm, and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Has accommodation and welcomes dogs as well as cyclists. Our first Bike Friendly venue.
The County Hotel, Hexham Priestpopple, NE46 IPS (opposite the Coach and Horses). Dog friendly rooms available.
The Wentworth Cafe, Hexham Wentworth Place, Hexham, England NE461XB, overlooking the huge Wentworth car park. Open generally 8.30am to 4pm, expect on Sundays and Mondays, when opening is at 9.30am. A great spot for breakfast.
Keilder Castle For Satnavs: NE48 1ER or OS Grid ref: NY632934. It's the biggest castle in Keilder forest, you can't miss it. It's slightly north of the water itself, just off the C200. Motorhomes are also welcome to park up overnight for a small fee.
The Boatside Inn Warden, very near Hexham. A lovely riverside pub offering a wide menu and also accommodation. On cycle route 72.
See a google map of Tyndale's Bike-Friendly Businesses here