Cycling UK gives you the chance to loan an e-bike for a month for free If you live in Manchester, Sheffield, Leicester or Luton & Dunstable, now’s your chance to test the waters of going electric Cycling Weekly · May 24, 2023
I rode all 225km of the new Traws Eryri MTB bikepacking route across Snowdonia and here's how you can do it too Cycling UK and National Resources Wales have spent three years researching, negotiating and planning the project and mountain bikers are going to love this new addition to Cycling UK’s collection of multi-day adventures. Guy Kesteven has ridden the route and written the guidebook, so what’s waiting for big country bikepackers… Bike Perfect · May 24, 2023
Driver warning issued as getting out car incorrectly could lead to £1,000 fine A simple mistake could see drivers slapped with a hefty four-figure fine under rules introduced last year. Daily Record · May 12, 2023
Drivers could be fined £1,000 for getting out their car the wrong way The rule was introduced in the Highway Code in January last year and aims to help stop injuries occurring to cyclists and pedestrians who are travelling past a car door Daily Mirror · May 11, 2023
The best mountain biking things to do this weekend instead of watching King Charles' Coronation Enjoy an alternative Coronation bank holiday weekend with these mountain bike riding and racing events from every corner of the British Isles Bike Perfect · May 5, 2023
Cycling is down nearly a quarter since coronavirus peak The decline has sparked fears the Government will fail to hit its target for increasing cycling activity. The Independent UK · May 3, 2023
Bespoken Word – Be Nice, Say Thanks Guy Kesteven has been making some new four legged friends in strategic route planning meetings recently. That’s really opened his eyes to the crucial access campaigning role played by other trail users – particularly the British Horse Society Bike Perfect · Apr 5, 2023
Taken for a ride: Forestry England urged to scrap paid-for horse permits Consultation has raised hopes of an end to ‘discrimination’ in access to off-road routes The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023
Most drivers still unaware of huge Highway Code changes one year on The Highway Code was amended on January 29 last year to provide more protection for vulnerable road users The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2023
Many drivers still unaware of Highway Code changes after one year – survey A poll commissioned by Cycling UK found there was no real improvement in awareness of the correct distance for overtaking cyclists when driving Wales Online · Jan 28, 2023
Most drivers still unaware of Highway Code changes after one year – survey The Highway Code was amended on January 29 last year to provide more protection for vulnerable road users. The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2023
Highway Code's new UK driving laws people don't know The Highway Code was amended last year but most drivers remain unaware of the rules Liverpool Echo · Jan 27, 2023
Suspect identified in only one in 10 bicycle theft cases in England and Wales Figures uncovered by Lib Dems show that only 1.7% of 74,421 cases over 12 months resulted in a charge The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2023
Cycling charity calls on Police Scotland not to scrap dashcam portal A CYCLING charity is calling on Police Scotland not to scrap its plans for a dashcam safety portal. The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022 Riding the new Rebellion Way: a cycling adventure through Norfolk’s history A 232-mile cycle loop around the county offers pastoral charms, big skies and a look back at the region’s surprisingly defiant side
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022 Bikepacking Norfolk’s Rebellion Way on a two-wheeled adventure The greener version of backpacking is the latest travel trend to hit UK shores. Emily Woodhouse tries it out on a brand new trail
Wales Online · Oct 10, 2022 Case against cyclist who delayed traffic as he filmed car driver 'on phone' is dropped Tom Bosanquet sent footage from his helmet camera to police, who then decided to charge him for holding up motorists
Bristol Post · Oct 7, 2022 Case against Bristol cyclist prosecuted for filming driver on phone is dropped Tom Bosanquet filmed two drivers breaking the law but found himself facing court
Wales Online · Sep 5, 2022 AA issues warning over changes to rules in Highway Code The Government is planning a campaign to make people aware of the updates
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022 Number of people cycling in England falls a year after £2bn plan Only 13.1% of adults cycled at least once a month in year to November 2021 – lowest rate since survey began
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022 Cycling and walking transport alternatives fall to pre-pandemic levels A cycling charity and motoring organisation accused the Government and councils of failing to encourage people to keep using cleaner travel methods.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022 Spat at, abused and run off the road: why do some people hate cyclists so much? Bike riders have always faced aggression from car drivers. But they now find themselves on the latest front in the culture wars – with anger whipped up by the rightwing press
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022 Shapps’ comments on number plates for bikes ‘impractical’, says Cycling UK The charity accused Transport Secretary Grant Shapps of ‘proposing expensive barriers’ to cycling.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022 Cycling growth in UK at risk of being left behind by Europe, experts warn Bicycle sales down by a quarter on pre-pandemic levels and electric bike takeup also stalling after a boom
Daily Mirror · Aug 3, 2022 Meet the Brits who sold their cars and bought bikes instead to beat rising petrol prices Many drivers are turning to cycling in frustration at record petrol costs, and some have now sold their cars to rely solely on cycling - and say they feel healthier and are saving thousands of pounds a year