It’s not just cycling retailers who are seeing a rise in sales as people change to pedal power. The holiday and travel industry is also benefitting. Exodus, the UK’s leading operator of worldwide cycling holidays has just launched their new brochure for 2010 with nine new cycling trips and three long weekend two-wheeled adventures.More and … Read more
Cyclists in Chorley have one last chance to give their bikes a service before the winter. If a bike is a bit poorly they can call on the Chorley bike doctor for a free expert diagnosis. The surgery was due to close for the winter season in September, however, due to its popularity, an extra … Read more
We’re busy blowing up the inflatable sofas on our stand at the Cycle Show. If you’re coming to Earl’s Court this weekend don’t forget to come and say hello: we’re on stand D5. We’ve got T shirts for sale and stickers to give away, come and fill your boots!So what’s new at Cycle 2009? Well, … Read more
A cycling campaign group has expressed concern over the Conservative government’s refusal to fund any more fixed speed cameras following an announcement from Shadow transport minister Theresa Villiers to her party conference.The ban would include average speed cameras on urban roads, which are arguably the most cost-effective means of enforcing 20mph limits. Their prohibition would … Read more
British based bicycle manufacturer Raleigh is set for a dramatic comeback to the world of European racing. The iconic cycle brand has announced its return to professional cycling sponsorship, and will launch a racing team called Team Raleigh next year.The team has high ambitions, with the goal of competing in the Tour de France in … Read more
It has been a long and ardouos last few months. Cycling and work and work and cycling.After one or two knocks caused by falling down the stairs I am happy to say that my season is coming to an end and I will be having a nice rest to paint the house and start thinking about … Read more
The continuing popularity in cycling is just one of the factors that has given a lift to Halfords Group Plc, the UKs biggest retailer of car parts and bicycles. The retail group revealed a fresh rise in sales, boosted by its car maintenance and cycle units. Another reason for the good news is the stay-at-home … Read more
A project for a network of 17 cycle routes linking urban areas of Leeds would encourage more people to get on their bikes. That is what councillors will be told through a report to members of Leeds City Council’s executive board, according to the Yorkshire Post.Councillors are being asked to back the creation of routes … Read more
A website which plans cycle routes all around the country has been shortlisted for a regional award. CycleStreets was created earlier this year by two cycle-campaigning web developers in Cambridge, building on the success of an earlier system for the city which had planned almost 50,000 journeys.And creator and lead developer Simon Nuttall has been … Read more
CTC, the UK’s national cyclists’ organisation, is calling on all cyclists to add their voices to its new campaign to combat bad driving. Stop SMIDSY is a major campaign to end the culture of brushing off dangerous incidents with the excuse “Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You”. It aims is to change lax attitudes towards … Read more
