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Cycling UK's Pumped Up Crew of micro volunteers help us spread the message about how wonderful cycling is. Joanna, who was a new cyclist, took up the role as she was looking for a reason to get out and about on her bike during and after lockdown. She tells us what she enjoys about supporting more people to cycle…
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When it comes to gender parity in cycling, we lag far behind our European neighbours. So what makes the UK so hostile towards women on bikes? Cycling UK member Alix Stredwick, who has worked on cycling issues since 2001, explains why – and what can be done about it.
Back in 2003 I ran a…
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Communications Officer, Christina Bengston is one of 42,400 people who have signed up to Cycle September so far, but she's struggling with motivation and aching muscles. This week she spoke to Tom Callingham, Fitness Manager at Nuffield Health for advice.
Why am I so achy?
As the…
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Can you cycle when there is snow and ice on the ground?
Bespoke bike maker Liz Colebrook explains the difference between a studded cycle tyre and a winter tyre and the reasons why you might want to fit them to your bike in winter.
For years, when it snowed I regretted not having…
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Questions about our campaign for safe space for social distancing? Look no further.
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Which councils have the power to make the changes?
Do local authorities really have time to deal with this now? Shouldn’t they be focussing on responding to the…
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As Cycling UK’s revamped Cyclists Welcome website shows, there are more bike-friendly ways than ever to overnight in Britain. Rob Ainsley, who’s spending 234 nights away during 2014, looks at some options.
Cycle touring reminds us of how basic and timeless our human needs are: just food,…
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Our rights of way network in England and Wales is one of our most precious assets, and being confined to our homes during the coronavirus outbreak has highlighted how important our public paths are to help us connect with nature in the limited time we can each day. Off-road campaigns officer Sophie Gordon explains how you can help keep the rights of way network open for everyone to use…
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CTC's newly-appointed Campaigns and Communications co-ordinator Sam Jones considers whether attitudes to cycling are changing.
Anyone who hops onto a bike will at times encounter prejudicial views towards cyclists. Pavement-riding, red-light-jumping, two-wheeled-terrorists, lycra …
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What is the best gift for a toddler, a balance bike or a scooter? Bike builder and occupational therapist Liz Colebrook takes a look at scooters and balance bikes to help you choose your child's first wheels.
When I was in Hamburg, I walked passed a Kindergarten at playtime.…
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Employers who encourage their staff to cycle reap the benefits – as do their employees. Cycling UK's Sam Jones went to work on a bike a decade ago and hasn't looked back.
Eleven years ago I began my first job that required a suit. From day one, I knew I had to find an alternative…
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