World's Biggest Bike Ride
The World’s Biggest Bike Ride is back for Bike Week!
We calling on everyone to get out on their bikes on the same day, to celebrate how great cycling is, and to show just how big a movement we can create. If we all go out and ride, together we will create the World's Biggest Bike Ride on one day!
It's not about distance or duration, it’s about giving it a go. Any kind of cycle ride counts no matter how far you go or what your motivation is.
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Spokes Election Hustings #Holyrood2021
Event by Spokes, the Lothian Cycle Campaign, supported by Cycling UK in Scotland
Spokes has campaigned for cycling and wider sustainable transport in Edinburgh and the Lothians for nearly 50 years. They have an active membership of over 1000 people, both old and young, female and male.
Having run Hustings meetings at every election, the trend will continue although for 2021 the event will be hosted online.
Greater Manchester Mayoral Elections - sustainable transport hustings
Sustainable transport hustings for Manchester
Cycling UK is supporting a digital hustings event for candidates in the Greater Manchester mayoral elections. This is your opportunity to question the candidates about their policies for sustainable transport.
The event is being organised by a coalition of groups in Greater Manchester including WalkRide GM, Friends of the Earth, Ramblers, Living Streets, Cycling UK, Unison, Action Vision Zero and the Vision Zero Youth Council.
GoBike Hustings - Holyrood 2021
For the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections the traditional GoBike hustings will take place online, supported by Cycling UK.
Representatives of the various political parties will present their policies for improving provision for wheeling, walking and cycling in Scotland, they will answer our questions and yours, and there will also be an opportunity for them to debate the relevant issues for active travel.
Watch again: Scotland’s Cycling and Sustainable Travel Hustings
Cycling UK in Scotland and Pedal on Parliament hosted Scotland’s Cycling and Sustainable Travel Hustings.
If you didn't manage to join us at the online hustings, you can still watch the event. Wherever you live in Scotland, hear what parties have to say about the role of cycling, walking and public transport in tackling the challenges of the climate emergency and post-pandemic recovery.
South Downs Way
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This National Trail is one of the country’s most popular off-road endurance routes, having become the first long-distance bridleway to be designated in Britain in 1972, and listed under Cycling Uk’s great rides.
This trip is not to be under estimated; the elevation gain in 160km is nearly twice of some of our other trips.
Spaces for People - the future
Event by Spokes, the Lothian Cycle Campaign, supported by Cycling UK in Scotland
Like many other councils across Scotland and the UK, Edinburgh City Council has introduced a wide range of Spaces for People schemes, using government funding dedicated to that purpose.
Watch again: Active Travel Hustings - Wales
Senedd Cymru Election: Our vision of a cycling nation
Winter Watch Party: Wadjda and the green bicycle
Breaking cultural barriers to find female liberation at just 9 years old
Susan B Anthony said of the bicycle and women's liberation: "I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world." If you find yourself questioned by those who argue that women's cycling no longer needs its own spotlight, point them towards this award winning film.