UK lockdown Archives

UK lockdown

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What the new lockdown rules mean for YOU as a cyclist in England

From Thursday, you will only be allowed to ride with household members, or one person who doesn't live with you

Mon, Nov 02, 2020 11:41

Strava Metro made free to cities worldwide, including UK, to help encourage sustainable travel post-pandemic

New data reveal 162 per cent year-on-year rise in cyclists in UK during May, with Liverpool, Manchester and Glasgow leading the way

Wed, Sep 23, 2020 18:50

Cheshire Cat Sportive (picture credit britishcycling.org_.uk)

Nobody’s exactly sure what Government’s “super simple rule” about social gatherings means for cycling events

Illegal for more than six people to gather from Monday – British Cycling and Cycling UK still trying to work out what that will mean in practice

Thu, Sep 10, 2020 10:04

Sportives return in England in September, British Cycling confirms

Great Exmoor Ride is among events on opening weekend, with special post-COVID measures in place

Thu, Aug 20, 2020 15:00

Weekday cycling in London up 10 per cent on pre-lockdown levels – but car use almost back to former levels too

Biggest growth in bike-riding is happening at weekends – but changes mask shift in shopping and work patterns

Thu, Aug 20, 2020 13:34

Wheel from stolen bike © Simon MacMichael.JPG

Reported bike thefts fell by a fifth in year to June

19,000 fewer bikes were reported stolen compared to 2018/19 according to analysis of crime statistics

Thu, Aug 13, 2020 14:04

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Cycling set to leapfrog public transport as choice for commute, survey finds

Walking also set to increase – but it’s not all good news, more people plan to drive to work post lockdown

Thu, Aug 06, 2020 13:03

Sales data suggest “consumers cottoned on to the cycling revolution before the government did”

Bike sales up 65 per cent in first three months of lockdown according to market data, with sub-£1,000 bikes the star performers

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 17:35

The Bicycle Repair Shop, Acton (picture credit Simon MacMichael)

Fix Your Bike voucher scheme opens to public tonight – here’s how to get one

Applications set to open for first 50,000 Fix Your Bike vouchers worth £50 each – link to map of 1,239 participating bike shops – Halfords and Evans taking part

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 21:30

Halfords hits the headlines over 60 store closures – but what’s the reality?

COVID-19 crisis has accelerated retailer’s existing “right-sizing” strategy

Tue, Jul 14, 2020 13:52