Cyclists in Bristol who battle against the traffic on a daily basis can have an altogether different experience this Sunday when a long stretch of Ladies Mile, The Downs, will be traffic-free for a Cycling City Freewheel Ride. Cyclists will have the freedom of the road from 11am-4pm. It is hoped that the relaxing ride … Read more
From September 7-11 all of Scotland’s school pupils will have the opportunity to take part in the second national Hands Up Scotland Survey – the largest and most comprehensive survey of travel-to-school behaviour. The Scottish Government in its Cycling Action Plan for Scotland (CAPS) has proposed using the annual survey to measure progress towards its … Read more
The third mass participation city Skyride takes place in Leicester this Sunday. It follows on from the first two city Skyrides earlier this month, in Manchester and Glasgow, as well as one in Hounslow in London, which has seen around 34,000 people turn up altogether so far. Olympic medallists Sir Chris Hoy and Ross Edgar … Read more
At this year’s Cycle Show iLoveMyBike.co.uk is running a prize draw to win the ultimate in commuter bicycle bling – a one-of-kind 24ct gold plated model worth £12,500.Entry for the prize draw is simple, visitors to The Cycle Show who apply for a free no-obligation instant quote for cycle insurance from iLoveMyBike.co.uk will be automatically … Read more
Colnago have just released details of their 2010 range and they’ve certainly come up with the goods. Amongst the highlights are a limited edition version of the Master X Light, a new fixed/singlespeed bike in a retro stylee, an updated version of the CLX, plus a new carbon cross frame, a new range of carbon … Read more
The first ever Salford Cycle takes place on Sunday, September 27 and it’s a participation ride with a difference, a 1Km time trialled event. The Cycle, staged in conjunction with Salford City Council, is open to seasoned cyclists or novices wishing to take part for fun. Riders will be chip timed over athe1km route around … Read more
Anybody that’s flirted with mountainbikes for even the briefest of time will be aware of the Crud Products range of mudguards and widgets to keep mud off riders and away from bike components.The Crud Catcher down-tube mounted mudguard is the iconic mainstay of the brand almost becoming, like Hoover is to vacuum-cleaner, the generic name … Read more
A new cycling scheme for Southport has been given the go ahead by councillors. The Southport Cycle Town Programme will see a range of schemes aimed at encouraging cycling to work and shops, as a leisure activity and as a tourist attraction.Included in the programme will be an east/west cycle link across the town, linking … Read more
Text from a friend.. .”So, ridden the Semnoz and the Forclas, Annecy. You ridden here? Where next then?”Swear at the phone, get map out, trace roads with finger, each bend a memory back to glorious days being battered by sun and climbs in equal measure, txt back the nastiest cols I can remember in the … Read more
Five million motorists cycle regularly according to a new study by the institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and getting even more drivers on bikes is the key to less congestion, better health and less pollution, says the IAM. Its new study published today, Cycling Motorists (download link below) identifies the enormous potential for many more motorists … Read more
