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Every year there’s a lot of discourse around New Year’s resolutions, especially when it comes to health and fitness related ones.
In recent times we’ve seen an increase in discussions about the effect of resolutions like these on people’s mental health. Peer…
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We're decades behind the Dutch but the UK is finally waking up to transport cycling's potential. In this series looking at cycling across the UK's four nations, cycling journalist Laura Laker asks if a new golden age for cycling is realistic in Scotland
We all know the…
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This World Health Day, it is diabetes that has taken the spotlight. As the disease continues to afflict more and more people around the world, the World Health Organisation has recommended cycling as a means to help combat it. Cycling UK's Space for Cycling campaigner Tom Guha takes a closer look…
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A customisable touring bike at a reasonable price from touring specialist Pilgrim Cycles. Julie Rand used the bike to cycle from Land's End to John o'Groats.
The Pilgrim Cycles Northdown is a full-touring build bike based on a British built Reynolds 631 frameset, slugged and…
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Thinking of volunteering as a Ride Leader with CTC Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders? – read on;
Being a ride leader is enjoyable and rewarding. If you are a regular cyclist and a member of our group why not consider becoming a ride leader or speak to other ride leaders to get more information? The club is always pleased to have new volunteers and there is no commitment to a set number of…
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Don’t fancy figure-hugging Lycra for mountain biking, touring or commuting? Journalist Guy Kesteven and daughter Honor review four baggy alternatives
Baggy shorts are a popular riding choice for several reasons. They’re better suited to self-conscious folks who don’t fancy flaunting it all…
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Stephen Fabes has cycled for 6 years across 75 countries, but last weekend he went to Lancashire to the Cycle Touring Festival to meet hundreds of like-minded cyclists and to get some inspiration for his next journey.
I like to think summer begins when the Cycle Touring Festival rolls…
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Cycling UK’s Triennial Veterans’ Rides challenge cyclists aged 50 and over to complete 100 miles or 100km. Dan Joyce joined Teesside CTC’s event to prove he has still got it!
Perhaps it’s the age: I can’t remember when I last rode 100 miles in a day. My Sunday morning club rides seldom…
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A good stretching routine after a long ride will improve recovery, help prevent injury and make you feel better – and it doesn’t need to take more than 10 minutes. Content Officer Rebecca Armstrong explains the benefits of post-ride stretching, how to do it and shares a short stretching routine…
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Sadly, the Borders Brake-away Cycling group, which supported rides in the Borders is no longer operating. We would hope that this is a temporary hibernation and that the group may again return to being active in the near future.
Until March 2024, the Borders Brake-away group organised rides in the Scottish Borders. Their starting points were spread around the area, with good parking should…
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