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At Cycling UK, we champion women who cycle – our Women’s Festival of Cycling has been running for five years and we are proud it has gone from strength to strength and we’re seeing more women give cycling a try. We take a look at what employers can do to support more women to cycle to work…
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A new cassette and chain were fitted to my bike recently. After less than 300 miles, the 11-tooth sprocket is skipping, particularly under heavy load. My local shop said that it is worn and that I need another new cassette. I expected to get a lot more wear than that! They said that I should spin more in a lower gear but I want to use the highest gears. They have agreed to replace it free of…
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It's a classic for a reason! Join us for the picturesque ride up the coast to Seaton Sluice before coming back down the Waggonway. On Tuesday 15th June at 10:15.
The ride is 14 miles and will use traffic free paths and quiet roads. It is the perfect ride for a beginner who wants a bit more of a challenge. ,
There won't be a comfort break whilst we are out but we will stop for snacks and photos…
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Cycling UK’s Chief Exec, Gordon Seabright, and other staff responded to your questions during a live web chat on 21 June. Questions were sent in through Twitter, Facebook and emails. Answers can be found below.
Thanks to all those who sent in questions. In some cases we've responded to you…
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Since lockdown, there’s one trade where business appears to be booming: cycling. Cycling UK’s Sam Jones looks into whether this is actually true…
Last Sunday, the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps MP told Sky News: "Active transport can keep people off public transport and get people to…
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At Cycling UK, we can't celebrate the joys of riding a bike enough. From the physical perks of staying fit and healthy to the confidence-boosting mental health rewards cycling can bring. For these reasons, we care about the perceived barriers that women face when riding bikes, especially when riding alone, as Jessica Strange writes…
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It’s that time of year when lots of us are making resolutions to get fitter and joining a gym might be top your list. But digital officer Rebecca Armstrong says that cycling could be a much better bet
I don’t buy into the ‘new year, new you’ thing. ‘You’ are fine…
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RIDING SAFELY IN A GROUP
Everyone who rides with Cycling UK Louth is expected to comply with the following guidance and etiquette.
Although we ride as an informal social group, and not a disciplined chain-gang or peloton, it is essential that every rider remains constantly aware of what is going on round them, especially the position and movement of other riders in the group. To minimise the…
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New to cycling? If you're fairly new to cycling and are wondering about what women's kit you need Raleigh have some suggestions ...
Gone are the days where women had to make do with baggy men’s cycling jackets and unflattering cycling shorts. There is such a vast range of ladies-…
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In this blog, co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group (APPCG) and MP Brentford and Isleworth, Ruth Cadbury, shares her concerns about intimidatory behaviour on our roads, and what the APPCG plans to do about it.
Although it’s healthy and largely a safe activity, the general…
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