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Cycling journalist and Cycling UK member Laura Laker has set herself the challenge of doing the LEJOG in nine days in September. In the first of a series of blogs following her progress, Laura explains why she’s decided to ride the 960 miles from Land’s End to John o’ Groats
There are a…
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Sophie Connor is looking for a folding bike to replace her walk-train-walk commute to work – with electric assist to get her up some steep hills along the way. Our experts have the answer
For: Sophie Connor, aged 42, from Cardiff.Bike needs: A folding e-bike for…
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The nights are drawing in again and the commute home will be in the darkness; Simon Bever explains why it's time to take a look at your lights
The autumn and winter period in the UK is never the easiest time for bicycle commuters who invariably have to contend with colder temperatures…
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It’s Back in 2024 – Our signature Sikh Helpline PRO Bike Ride 1st to 4th August 2024
This summer 2023 we look forward to the return of the SHL – Scotland to Birmingham bike ride. In our series of rides, this is the most challenging bike ride yet, hitting the streets to ride from Scotland to Birmingham, covering a total of 350 miles. The 4-day bike ride will take place on
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Cities and National Parks in England are bidding for Government money. Chris Peck spotlights two contenders: Manchester and the South Downs.
Pressure from the Times and the All Party Cycling Group – greatly aided by Cycling UK's campaigning – squeezed additional funds for cycling in England…
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Read our exclusive excerpt of Andy Jackson’s humorous look at cyclists, View from Above the Stem. In this extract, he considers the cycle tourer …
Chapter three: touring
Otherwise known as: seeing the world
Best exponent: anyone in the CTC (sorry, Cycling UK)
Training tip: get decent…
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Endurance cycling challenges are increasingly popular. Journalist Matt Lamy spoke to Mark Beaumont, Lee Craigie and Lucien Poppe about their journeys, their reasons, and their bikes
Ultra-distance cycle challenges such as the Paris-Brest-Paris audax or Race Across America (RAAM) have been…
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Time was, when the suggestion that a bike lamp could be too bright would have been laughable. How times change. Chris Juden explains that thanks to developments in LEDs and rechargeable batteries, our dim and unreliable ‘bobby dodgers’ have become bobby dazzlers!
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All you need to know about the Rebellion Way to help you plan your ride
How hard is the route?
How long does it take to ride?
What is a GPX file? How do I use it?
Which kind of bike is best?
Can I ride it on an adaptive cycle or trike, or with a child's trailer?
Is the route…
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If the recent weather is anything to go by, autumn has arrived. But shorter days and rain are no reason to stop cycling. Content Officer Rebecca Armstrong has all the advice you need to get your bike ready for riding throughout the season
Autumn is a wonderful…
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