Taking your bike on the train National Express Railways has bicycle facilities on many of its trains including those on the East Coast Line; the stations have bike racks and there are lockers at Ipswich. National Express Railway even offers a bicycle rescue service in Suffolk. Cycle Hire There are a number of cycle hire shops throughout Suffolk. Avocet Sports Cycle hire at Snape and Rendlesham Forest, plus escorted and self guided tours Tel: 01728 689 007 Alton Cycle Hire Alton Reservoir, Stutton, nr. Ipswich Tel: 01473 328873 Bicycle Doctor & Hire Service Ipswich Tel: 01473 259853 Bike Art High Lodge Forest Centre, Thetford Forest Tel: 01842 810090 Byways Bicycles Darsham, Saxmundham Tel: 01728 668764 Cedar Cycles Beccles Tel: 01502 675473 Coolpedals Whether its a one day bike ride or a full cycling holiday, Coolpedals can help you get the most from your trip. Langham, Colchester Tel: 01206 325224; Mobile: 07766 747497; email: enquiries@coolpedals.co.uk CycleRecycle was formed in 2009 with 3 simple goals: `To protect the environment by recycling`, `To provide low cost bike parts`, and `provide excellent customer service`. 52a Field Lane, Kessingland, Suffolk, NR33 7QA Tel: 01502 740884 or 07979 968922 Electric Bike Hire Electrically assisted cycles with a network of recharging stops between Woodbridge and Southwold Tel: 0845 602 6652 Outney Meadow Caravan Park Bungay Tel: 01986 892338 Streetlife Lowestoft Tel: 01502 585968 Guided Cycle Tours Pink Sky arranges cycle rides for women of all ages and cycling abilities in the Suffolk countryside. Wickham Market. Tel: 0770 8976236 Suffolk Cycle Breaks have been offering self-guided cycling tours in Suffolk since 1991. They offer a chance to discover the more subtle charms of the Suffolk countryside at your own pace through the beautiful countryside captured by Constable and Gainsborough and see miles of unspoilt coastline. Tel: 01449 721555 UK Cycle Holidays believe responsible tourism must also be fun, relaxing and rewarding and have taken great care to produce cycle routes with a wealth of interesting things to do. Tel: 01379 644818. Cyclist Welcome Scheme VisitEngland, the national tourist board for England, operates an excellent scheme for accommodation called Cyclists Welcome. B&Bs, self-catering properties and hotels that carry the Cyclists Welcome logo offer extra facilities for guests on a cycling holiday. Back to Cycling >