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Women are disproportionately under represented in cycling, and even more so in mountain biking and off-road riding. But, they have much more to gain from participating in riding in terms of the health, social and well-being benefits cycling can bring. Julie Rand explains why improving access to the countryside is particularly important to women…
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While road users in general can take at least some comfort from the latest published figures for reported road casualties in Great Britain, there’s a distinct lack of reassuring news for cyclists. Cycling UK's Cherry Allan examines and explains the numbers.
Overall: all road usersTo…
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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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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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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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We spoke to Lee Craigie, Adventure Syndicate director, about her cycling habits
Why do you cycle?
For transport. For the planet. For financial reasons. Those things but ultimately because it makes me feel good.
How far do you ride each week?
Hmm. Dunno. It varies. Ten miles or 1,…
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The marketing of bike lights bamboozles us with watts, lumens, candela and lux, but doesn’t explain what they mean. Even when you do know, it doesn’t help much because they each measure different things. But it helps a bit, and with some simple maths, comparisons are possible.
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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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A declaration that West Sussex Council acted unlawfully in removing the cycle lane in Shoreham, an order against the council for costs, and the government’s not allowing it to apply for further funding – but there's nothing to see here according to the council’s spokesman. Head of campaigns Duncan Dollimore looks behind the spin and explains what’s happened and what it means…
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With the current restrictions, we can still get out on our bikes, but we need to think carefully about where we ride. Here’s how to find new routes and plan a ride on your doorstep
After a year of various restrictions on where we have been able to go and who we have been able to meet, our…
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