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Being part of a cycling group brings a fun, social element to your riding. If there isn’t one near you that appeals, follow our easy steps to set up the right group for you, whatever kind of cycling you do
Cycling on your own is great, but riding with a group…
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Southampton’s annual Glow Ride saw local cyclists take to the city streets on Friday evening, adorned with festive lights and decorations. This December event has now run for three years, encouraging cycling residents to take over the roads in a friendly, cheerful way and get into the Christmas spirit…
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Access to the lanes and paths enjoyed by cyclists, walkers and horse riders is under threat due to proposals for roadbuilding which will sever routes and communities
Over the last year, I’ve been exploring the Vale of Glamorgan by bike even more than I normally would. In less than 20…
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'Our Lawless Roads' is the detailed report the national road victims' charity RoadPeace published yesterday which calls for a reversal in the cuts to traffic police numbers. With falling prosecutions, increased numbers of drivers failing to stop after collisions, and deliberately aggressive driving on the increase, Cycling UK believes we need visible roads policing to ensure…
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On 12 September, the BBC Wales will broadcast a mountain bike ride from the Brecon Beacons to Snowdon. Cycling UK member and tour leader Paul Rogers was the route guide.
"It’s way too deep. We need to head upstream to the footbridge," I said. Television presenter Richard Parks was…
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I've worked at Cycling UK for nearly 15 years now. For nearly all that time, I've been talking to people about our Land's End to John o'Groats route pack but I've never had the opportunity to actually ride it myself. Until now that is...
I'm the kind of person who…
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Bikes are sold on price and/or performance. Longevity? Not so much. Richard Scrase asks how, why and when we should design for durability
Building a bicycle requires raw materials, sophisticated machinery, skilled labour and energy. A typical bike burns up between…
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Introducing new Highway Code rules is an excellent start, but not an end in itself, as people won’t telepathically know what’s changed. Cycling UK's head of campaigns Duncan Dollimore explains why communication is equally important, what needs to be done, and how you can help…
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What's it like to take part in the British Cycle Quest? Cycling UK's volunteer communications officer, Julie Rand and husband Roland Seber have finally become Questers after looking for ideas for new places to visit by bike
Why the British Cycle Quest?
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After a long two-year process and several delays due to the pandemic, the recommendations for how to proceed with access reform in Wales have finally been published. The results are disappointing, but there’s still more to do, explains Cycling UK's campaigns officer, Sophie Gordon…
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