Charity

Guy Martin and Jason Miles complete double coast to coast ride in aid of Ride For Michael Trust

Aim is to get Michael Bonney pedalling again via a functional electric stimulation exercise bike

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Big Issue vendor needs bike to train for Amsterdam ride – can you help?

Oxford Cirus magazine seller Pat riding from London to Dutch capital in September

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Cyclists support RNIB campaign to re-route Cycle Superhighway

The London Cycling Campaign says cycling infrastructure needs to work for everyone after the RNIB raises concerns about plans for a Cycle Superhighway outside its HQ in London

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Re~cycle your bike and get 10% off new bikes and kit

Halfords is offering 10% off bikes and accessories for any bike traded in between 14-19 April. Bikes will be sent to Africa where they can help transform lives

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Tributes paid to cyclist who died of suspected heart attack during Tour de Bristol

Paul Withey regularly took part in charity sporting events

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CTC officially rebranded as Cycling UK

Organisation says new name better reflects the work it does

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Cyclist to attempt triple ascent of Mont Ventoux on a Brompton

Paul Jackson-Clark is to attempt the feat as part of Parkinson’s UK fundraising challenge

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CTC: Lorries should have higher safety ratings for public projects

All hauliers in London should be fitted with new, safer, direct vision cabs says charity

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CTC, the national cycling charity, to become Cycling UK

Name change intended to better reflect work already being done

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Oooh…Bradley: Frank Spencer to meet Wiggo for Sport Relief

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em star Michael Crawford will reprise his much-loved character for a possible cycling-related comedy disaster

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Radio 1’s Greg James finishes five triathlon challenge for Sport Relief

Suffers punctures and a fall while completing five triathlons in five days

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Jeremy Corbyn pledges crowdfunded ‘dream bike’ cash to charity

Labour leader will treat himself to Raleigh Crtiterium for his birthday

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Chris Boardman backs Re~Cycle charity

80 branches of Halfords acting as drop-off points

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Guided cycle tour fundraisers for Cumbria flood repairs

Events are part of The Grand Day Out in Cumbria

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Dozens of disadvantaged children get a bike for Christmas – thanks to community refurbishment project

A present under the tree for many from poor homes in Yorkshire

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UK cyclist rides home for Christmas – from Australia

12,000-mile ride raises more than £17,000 for children's hospice

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Man cycles one-legged 1,450km length of India

Amputee Aditya Mehta cycled from Delhi to Mumbai without his prosthesis, to raise money for para-athletes and amputees

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Woman wins charity award after towing dog 5,000 miles around coast of Britain

4.3 stone dog a heavy weight but great comfort on epic charity challenge

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Signed Sagan rainbow jersey charity auction

The World Champion's jersey is being auctioned for humanitarian aid charity Cesvi

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Ex-Coronation Street star accused of wrecking £2,000 bike as he chased after Johnny Vegas

“Everybody knows I’ve raised millions for charity,” says actor who played Les Battersby in ITV soap

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New Zealand Winter Olympian breaks round the world cycling record

Andrew Nicholson’s efforts have also inspired the former record holder to get back on his bike after a five-year break

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Geoff Thomas to ride Tour de France route again – and wants 20 riders to join him

Charity fundraiser is one for the bucket list - if you can afford the £50,000 fee

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Second Vulpine #DoGoodFriday in aid of World Bicycle Relief

20 per cent of online sales will be devoted to the charity

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Fundraising award for Cycling Scouser after ride home from China

Andrew Rogerson was also keen to raise awareness of the need for bone marrow donors

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Dave Le Grys involved in budget attempt on Guy Martin’s GB motor-paced speed record

Effort will raise funds for the British Heart Foundation

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Rickshaw Challenge raises £3.4m for Children in Need

There was plenty of other cycling-themed fundraising activity too

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More than £7,000 raised for Preston Park cycle track in memory of cyclists killed in Shoreham air crash

Richard Smith (L) and Dylan Archer (R) died in August's air show disaster

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Motor Neurone Disease sufferer with six weeks to live amazes doctors by cycling 1,000 miles for charity

Calum Ferguson has cycled the length of the country in his living room to raise funds for fellow sufferers

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One Show presenter Matt Baker and six intrepid teenagers set off on a 470 mile rickshaw journey

Presenter and six brave teenagers take on tough route for charity

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VIDEO: Cyclist films his epileptic seizure while out riding

Tim Fry suffered seizure on his bike and shares footage to raise awareness

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