function initialize() {
      if (GBrowserIsCompatible()) {
      

      
        var map = new GMap2(document.getElementById("map_canvas"));

        var customUI = map.getDefaultUI();
        customUI.controls.scalecontrol = true;
        customUI.zoom.scrollwheel  = true;
        customUI.controls.largemapcontrol3d  = true;
        customUI.controls.maptypecontrol  = true;
        map.setUI(customUI);

        map.setCenter(new GLatLng(53.543806, -2.117643), 6);
 
        // Add 10 markers to the map at random locations
        var bounds = map.getBounds();
        var southWest = bounds.getSouthWest();
        var northEast = bounds.getNorthEast();
        var lngSpan = northEast.lng() - southWest.lng();
        var latSpan = northEast.lat() - southWest.lat();

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.397903,-2.202072);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>North West MTB Centre</strong><br />249 Stockport Road<br />Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 2BS, United Kingdom<br />0161 428 3311<br /><a href=\"http://www.nwmtb.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.nwmtb.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.20521,-2.175293);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>The Cycle Centre - Congleton</strong><br />36-40 West Road<br />Congleton, CW12 4ES, United Kingdom<br />01260 297 837</p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(50.952371,-1.178284);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Geared Bikes & Wear - Chichester</strong><br />70 Whyke Road<br />Whyke, Chichester, PO19 8QJ<br />01243 784 479<br /><a href=\"http://www.gearedbikes.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.gearedbikes.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(50.266631,-5.243912);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>The Bike Barn - Redruth</strong><br />Tram Road<br />Nancekuke, Redruth, TR16 5UQ<br />01209 891 498<br /><a href=\"http://www.cornwallcycletrails.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.cornwallcycletrails.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(54.525017,-1.556454);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Iron Horse Cyclery - Co Durham</strong><br />10 Clarks Yard<br />Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7QH<br />01325 284 500<br /><a href=\"http://www.ironhorsecyclery.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.ironhorsecyclery.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(54.604731,-3.140867);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Keswick Mountain Bike Centre - Keswick</strong><br />Unit 1<br />Southey Hill, Keswick, CA12 5ND<br />01768 775 202<br /><a href=\"http://www.keswickbikes.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.keswickbikes.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.348364,-1.743168);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>18 Bikes - Hope</strong><br />The Old Stables<br />Hope, S33 6RD<br />01433 621 111<br /><a href=\"http://www.18bikes.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.18bikes.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(50.536917,-4.14854);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Dartmour Cycles - Tavistock</strong><br />West Devon Business Park, Unit 6, Brook Lane<br />Tavistock, PL19 9DP<br />01822 618 178<br /><a href=\"http://www.dartmoorcycles.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.dartmoorcycles.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.745462,-0.381775);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>We Love Mountains - Hull</strong><br />Hawthorn Ave<br />Hull, HU3<br />01482 606 520<br /><a href=\"http://www.welovemountains.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.welovemountains.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(51.463738, -2.607226);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Psyclewerx - Bristol</strong><br />4-6 Abbotsford Road<br />Bristol, BS6 6HB<br />0117 946 7946<br /><a href=\"http://www.psyclewerx.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.psyclewerx.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.550018, -2.005479);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Saddleworth Cyclery - Oldham</strong><br />119-121 High Street<br />Uppermill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL3 6BD<br />01457 879 955</p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.674578, -1.692598);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Sowerby Brothers Cycles - Mirfield</strong><br />7 Princess Street<br />Mirfield, WF14 8AQ<br />01924 496 873<a href=\"http://www.sowerbybroscycles.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.sowerbybroscycles.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(51.534845, -3.407664);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Rocky Mountain Cycles Ltd - Mid-Glam</strong><br />Talbot Green Business Park<br />Talbot Green, Mid-Glam, South Wales<br />CF72 9FG <br />01443 231400 <a href=\"http://www.ride-bikes.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.ride-bikes.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(55.962039, -3.195876);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>The Bike Chain - Edinburgh</strong><br />30 Rodney Street<br />Edinburgh, EH7 4EA<br />0131 557 2801<a href=\"http://www.thebikechain.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.thebikechain.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(54.244982, -0.781365);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Big Bear Bikes - Pickering</strong><br />Succours House, Southgate<br />Pickering, YO18 8BL<br />01751 474 220<br /><a href=\"http://www.bigbearbikes.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.bigbearbikes.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.962465, -2.018465);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>The Bicycle Shop - Skipton</strong><br />3-5 Water Street<br />Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PQ<br />01756 794 386</p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(52.664659, -0.632804);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Rutland  Water Cycling Ltd</strong><br />Bull Brigg La<br />Whitwell, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8BL<br />01780 460 705<br /><a href=\"http://www.rutlandcycling.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.rutlandcycling.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.522589, -1.614140);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Lex's Mountain Bike Heaven - Sheffield</strong><br />112 Sheffield Road<br />Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 6HF<br />01226 763 763<br /><a href=\"http://www.lexs.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.lexs.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(51.346418, -2.971074);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Somerset Bike Centre - Weston Super Mare</strong><br />35 Locking Road<br />Weston super Mare, BS23 3BZ<br />01934 629 999<br /><a href=\"http://www.somersetbikecentre.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.somersetbikecentre.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(50.727157, -3.523551);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Sidwell Cycles - Exeter</strong><br />140-141 Sidwell Street<br />Exeter, EX4 6RT<br />01392 272 929<br /><a href=\"http://www.sidwellcycles.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.sidwellcycles.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(51.225194, -0.367181);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Nirvana Cycles - Dorking</strong><br />5 Guildford Road<br />Dorking, Mole Valley, RH4 3<br />01306 740 300<br /><a href=\"http://www.nirvanacycles.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.nirvanacycles.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.017559, -2.226051);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>BETD Cycle Components</strong><br />Croft Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0<br />01782 629462<br /><a href=\"http://www.mountainbikecomponents.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.mountainbikecomponents.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(55.833179, -4.276112);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Craig MacMartin Cycles - Glasgow</strong><br />924 Pollokshaws Road<br />Glasgow, G41 2ET<br />0141 632 2733<br /><a href=\"http://www.freeflowbikes.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.freeflowbikes.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(51.656772, -3.906989);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>TREDZ - Swansea</strong><br />Castell Close<br />Swansea Enterprise Park, Swansea, SA7 9FH<br />01792 702 555<br /><a href=\"http://www.tredz.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.tredz.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(52.470726, -2.153814);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Two Wheels - Stourbridge</strong><br />113 Brettell Lane<br />Stourbridge, DY8 4BS<br />01384 394 653<br /><a href=\"http://www.twowheelscycles.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.twowheelscycles.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.741339, -2.015760);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Blazing Saddles - Hebden Bridge</strong><br />23 Market Street<br />Hebden Bridge, HX7 6EU<br />01422 844 435</p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.902500, -1.689905);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Chevin Cycles - Otley</strong><br />The Showroom, Gay Lane<br />Otley, LS21 1BR<br />01943 462 773<br /><a href=\"http://www.chevincycles.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.chevincycles.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(52.120600, -2.334324);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Back on Track Bikes - Malvern</strong><br />6 North Malvern Road<br />Malvern, WR14 4LT<br />01684 565 777<br /><a href=\"http://www.backontrack-bikes.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.backontrack-bikes.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(54.74481,-6.04690);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarkerCRC(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Chain Reaction Cycles - Doagh</strong><br />Kilbride Rd<br />BT39 0QA<br />+44 (0)28 9335 2976<br /><a href=\"http://www.chainrreactioncycles.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.chainrreactioncycles.com</a></p>"));	  
	  
	  
	var latlng = new GLatLng(51.37799, -2.35708);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Avon Valley Cyclery - Avon</strong><br />Dorchester Street<br />Bath<br />Avon BA1 1SX<br />01225 442 442<br /><a href=\"http://www.bikeshop.uk.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.bikeshop.uk.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(51.95758, -2.15718);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Bike Prep - Gloucestershire</strong><br />Unit 6 & 7 Highfield Business Park, Tewkesbury Road<br />Deerhurst, Gloucestershire<br />GL19 4BP<br />01684 291110<br /><a href=\"http://www.bikeprep.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.bikeprep.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.452231, -2.22);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Bicycle Doctor - Manchester</strong><br />68-70 Dickenson Rd, Rusholme<br />Manchester, M14 5HF<br />0161 224 1303<br /><a href=\"http://www.bicycledoctor.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.bicycledoctor.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(51.18605, 1.14564);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Bike Tart - Canterbury</strong><br />Unit 14 Barham Business Park<br />Elham Valley Road, Barham<br />Canterbury, CT4 6LN<br />01227 832582<br /><a href=\"http://www.biketart.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.biketart.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(51.443891, 0.35665);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Captivair - Gravesend</strong><br />Unit B2, West Mill Imperial Business Park, Gravesend<br />Kent, DA11 0DL<br />01474 334 537<br /><a href=\"http://www.captivair.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.captivair.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(52.538286, -2.808066);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Plush Hill Cycles - Shropshire</strong><br />8 The Square, Church Stretton<br />Shropshire, SY6 6DA <br />01694 720133<br /><a href=\"http://www.plushhillcycles.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.plushhillcycles.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(51.018275, -3.10218);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Six Cycles - Somerset</strong><br />Coal Orchard, Unit 2, Pegasus Court, Taunton<br />Somerset, TA1 1JL<br />01823 32 31 30<br /><a href=\"http://www.sixcycles.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.sixcycles.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.295519, -2.726742);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Twelve50 Bikes Ltd - Frodsham</strong><br />102 Main Street, Frodsham<br />Cheshire, WA6 7AR<br />01928 898011<br /><a href=\"http://www.twelve50bikes.com\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.twelve50bikes.com</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.99516, -2.35438);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Whelpstone Bikes - Skipton</strong><br />Tosside, Near Skipton<br />North Yorkshire, BD23 4SQ<br />01729 840 668</p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(53.856998, -2.173995);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Wicked Cycles - Colne</strong><br />The Exchange<br />Unit 1, Spring Lane, Colne,<br /> Lancashire, BB8 9BD<br />01433 621 111<br /><a href=\"http://www.wickedcycles.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.wickedcycles.co.uk</a></p>"));

	var latlng = new GLatLng(50.692811, -2.115002);
	  map.addOverlay(createMarker(latlng, "<p class=\"addressStyle\"><strong>Cyclexperience - Wareham</strong><br />Wareham Station, North Causeway<br />Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS<br />01929 556601<br /><a href=\"http://www.cyclex.co.uk\" title=\"Go to This Dealer\" target=\"_blank\">www.cyclex.co.uk</a></p>"));


      }
    }
    
// Creates a marker whose info window displays the letter corresponding
// to the given index.
function createMarker(point, shopData) {

  // Set up our GMarkerOptions object
      // Create our "tiny" marker icon
var blueIcon = new GIcon(G_DEFAULT_ICON);
blueIcon.image = "http://www.ragleybikes.com/dealermap/ragleypin.png";
blueIcon.shadow = "http://www.ragleybikes.com/dealermap/ragleyPinShad.png";
blueIcon.iconSize = new GSize(83,88);
blueIcon.shadowSize = new GSize(105,89);
blueIcon.iconAnchor = new GPoint(45,85);
blueIcon.infoWindowAnchor = new GPoint(9, 2);
blueIcon.imageMap = Number[83,85];


                
// Set up our GMarkerOptions object
markerOptions = { icon:blueIcon };

  var marker = new GMarker(point, markerOptions);

  GEvent.addListener(marker, "click", function() {
    marker.openInfoWindowHtml("<strong>" + shopData + "</strong>");
  });
  return marker;
}

function createMarkerCRC(point, shopData) {

  // Set up our GMarkerOptions object
      // Create our "tiny" marker icon
var blueIcon2 = new GIcon(G_DEFAULT_ICON);
blueIcon2.image = "http://www.ragleybikes.com/dealermap/ragleypinCRC.png";
blueIcon2.shadow = "http://www.ragleybikes.com/dealermap/ragleyPinShadCRC.png";
blueIcon2.iconSize = new GSize(94,101);
blueIcon2.shadowSize = new GSize(105,101);
blueIcon2.iconAnchor = new GPoint(47,99);
blueIcon2.infoWindowAnchor = new GPoint(9, 2);
blueIcon2.imageMap = Number[94,101];


                
// Set up our GMarkerOptions object
markerOptions = { icon:blueIcon2 };

  var marker = new GMarker(point, markerOptions);

  GEvent.addListener(marker, "click", function() {
    marker.openInfoWindowHtml("<strong>" + shopData + "</strong>");
  });
  return marker;
}