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People used bikes less frequently in 2024 than previous year, with fewer women and children cycling along with lack of funding described as “concerning” by campaigners

Latest Department for Transport data shows number of bike journeys decreased in 2024, however, cycling distance went up by 9%, while average walking and car trips also saw an increase

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 07:56
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“No more giant cars”

Active travel campaigners call for higher taxes on “supersized” SUVs to tackle “carspreading”, claiming they are more dangerous to cyclists and pedestrians and cause more pothole damage

“It’s only fair if you want to buy a massive SUV that you should expect to pay more for the space it takes up,” the campaigners said, pointing out that only 18% don’t want to see additional charges on SUVs

Fri, Apr 04, 2025 06:30
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Remco Evenepoel at the 2024 UCI World Championships (Timon Bachmann/SWpix.com)

Could a pro cyclist lose a race because their power meter has been hacked? Study suggests cyberattacks on smart trainers and cycling computers could manipulate riders’ data and even put them at risk

Power data manipulation, resistance setting modifications, and ride tracking interferences were highlighted as some of the issues vulnerable to attacks over Bluetooth, potentially disrupting virtual and real-world racing events

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 14:06
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Cyclist in London winter gear road bike and pannier – copyright Simon MacMichael

Cycle to work and you’ll need fewer sick days, new study suggests — as researchers find “further reasons for employers to encourage” cycling

Cycling to work linked to up to 12 per cent lower risk of sickness absence days, with study concluding that employers could look to "invest in incentives" for cycled commutes

Mon, Jan 27, 2025 11:23
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Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

Cycling one short journey a day enough to lower blood pressure, new research finds

"Our findings suggest that, for most people, exercise is key," researchers concluded, with as little as five minutes of extra exercise enough to have a positive effect

Mon, Nov 11, 2024 12:18
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Cyclists and horses (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 on Flickr by Michael Podger)

Drivers “surprised and happy” to see horses on the road – but “frustrated, angry, and anxious” when overtaking cyclists, new road rage study finds

The report, which examined mindfulness when overtaking cyclists and horses, found that one in three motorists often or always feel frustrated towards cyclists on the road, and that 70 per cent believe cyclists “don’t obey road rules”

Mon, Jun 17, 2024 10:47
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Jonas Vingegaard, 2022 Tour de France stage 20 ITT (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

Becoming a father could negatively impact professional road cycling performance, finds research

The deteriorating performance could be as much as the difference between finishing seventh and eighth in the Tour de France general classification

Fri, Mar 22, 2024 17:46
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Cyclists in London talking in cycle lane – copyright Simon MacMichael

Cycle lanes grow in popularity once they are installed, study finds – but policymakers warned that “paternalistic” promotion of active travel schemes heightens opposition

The report called on policymakers to “pre-bunk common misconceptions” about cycle lanes, while noting the failure to “join the dots” between active travel projects and climate action

Wed, Feb 21, 2024 16:05
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Cyclists in London talking in cycle lane – copyright Simon MacMichael

Cycling can help reduce risk of prostate cancer, new study suggests

Researchers found boosting cardiorespiratory fitness by three per cent in a year was linked to a 35 per cent lower risk of developing the disease

Wed, Jan 31, 2024 08:45
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Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

Seven out of ten people say they never ride a bike, as safer roads – not more cycle lanes – viewed as key to encouraging cycling, new national travel study finds

According to the government’s National Travel Attitudes Study, almost half of people in England don’t cycle due to safety concerns, while those who regularly use a bike are more likely to be middle class and middle aged

Fri, Jan 19, 2024 13:48
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