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Meet #RoyalChilternsWay – 280km, three scenic loops, endless views & coffee + cake stops to keep you pedalling ☕🍰
👉 Fresh for the August bank holiday – download the GPX & ride: cyclinguk.org/royal-chilterns-way
Who’s coming with you? 👇💬
Meet #RoyalChilternsWay – 280km, three scenic loops, endless views & coffee + cake stops to keep you pedalling ☕🍰
👉 Fresh for the August bank holiday – download the GPX & ride: cyclinguk.org/royal-chilterns-way
Who’s coming with you? 👇💬
🚲 When Elaine borrowed an e-cargo bike, she wasn’t planning to rethink everyday travel, but that’s exactly what happened. From school runs to shopping trips, it became a practical alternative to the car, building confidence and cutting car use.
👉 cyclinguk.org/cc-forres-cargo
👉 cyclinguk.org/cc-forres-cargo
January 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
🚲 When Elaine borrowed an e-cargo bike, she wasn’t planning to rethink everyday travel, but that’s exactly what happened. From school runs to shopping trips, it became a practical alternative to the car, building confidence and cutting car use.
👉 cyclinguk.org/cc-forres-cargo
👉 cyclinguk.org/cc-forres-cargo
Seen a pothole that deserves its own postcode? 🕳️
Or one crying out for a funny photo?
To mark #NationalPotholeDay (15 Jan), we’re giving away two £50 Evans Cycles eVouchers!
🏆 Biggest pothole
🏆 Funniest pothole photo
Get snapping and enter now 👉 cyclinguk.org/pothole-day-competition
Or one crying out for a funny photo?
To mark #NationalPotholeDay (15 Jan), we’re giving away two £50 Evans Cycles eVouchers!
🏆 Biggest pothole
🏆 Funniest pothole photo
Get snapping and enter now 👉 cyclinguk.org/pothole-day-competition
January 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Seen a pothole that deserves its own postcode? 🕳️
Or one crying out for a funny photo?
To mark #NationalPotholeDay (15 Jan), we’re giving away two £50 Evans Cycles eVouchers!
🏆 Biggest pothole
🏆 Funniest pothole photo
Get snapping and enter now 👉 cyclinguk.org/pothole-day-competition
Or one crying out for a funny photo?
To mark #NationalPotholeDay (15 Jan), we’re giving away two £50 Evans Cycles eVouchers!
🏆 Biggest pothole
🏆 Funniest pothole photo
Get snapping and enter now 👉 cyclinguk.org/pothole-day-competition
Not sure your tyres are right for winter riding?
From wider tyres & lower pressures to winter compounds & studded options for snow & ice, this guide explains what to consider as conditions change
🔗 If you’re riding through winter, it’s worth a read: cyclinguk.org/winter-tyres
From wider tyres & lower pressures to winter compounds & studded options for snow & ice, this guide explains what to consider as conditions change
🔗 If you’re riding through winter, it’s worth a read: cyclinguk.org/winter-tyres
December 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Not sure your tyres are right for winter riding?
From wider tyres & lower pressures to winter compounds & studded options for snow & ice, this guide explains what to consider as conditions change
🔗 If you’re riding through winter, it’s worth a read: cyclinguk.org/winter-tyres
From wider tyres & lower pressures to winter compounds & studded options for snow & ice, this guide explains what to consider as conditions change
🔗 If you’re riding through winter, it’s worth a read: cyclinguk.org/winter-tyres
🎁 Unwrap adventure this festive season and turn your 2026 achievements into impact.
From cycling challenges to marathons, coastal treks, obstacle races, and adrenaline events, there’s more than one way to go all in
👉 https://www.cyclinguk.org/make-a-difference/fundraising/challenges
From cycling challenges to marathons, coastal treks, obstacle races, and adrenaline events, there’s more than one way to go all in
👉 https://www.cyclinguk.org/make-a-difference/fundraising/challenges
December 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
🎁 Unwrap adventure this festive season and turn your 2026 achievements into impact.
From cycling challenges to marathons, coastal treks, obstacle races, and adrenaline events, there’s more than one way to go all in
👉 https://www.cyclinguk.org/make-a-difference/fundraising/challenges
From cycling challenges to marathons, coastal treks, obstacle races, and adrenaline events, there’s more than one way to go all in
👉 https://www.cyclinguk.org/make-a-difference/fundraising/challenges
Happy holidays from everyone at Cycling UK 🎄🚲
Whatever you ride and wherever you’re going this festive season, from cargo bikes and daily commutes to trails, tarmac, hand cycles and everything in between, we’re wishing you a restful break and safe journeys.
📷 @davewalker.bsky.social
Whatever you ride and wherever you’re going this festive season, from cargo bikes and daily commutes to trails, tarmac, hand cycles and everything in between, we’re wishing you a restful break and safe journeys.
📷 @davewalker.bsky.social
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Happy holidays from everyone at Cycling UK 🎄🚲
Whatever you ride and wherever you’re going this festive season, from cargo bikes and daily commutes to trails, tarmac, hand cycles and everything in between, we’re wishing you a restful break and safe journeys.
📷 @davewalker.bsky.social
Whatever you ride and wherever you’re going this festive season, from cargo bikes and daily commutes to trails, tarmac, hand cycles and everything in between, we’re wishing you a restful break and safe journeys.
📷 @davewalker.bsky.social
Planning a cycling holiday, or first-time touring? We asked Saddle Skedaddle, who’ve been running group cycling trips since 1995, for their top tips on what makes a great ride.
Advice: https://cyclinguk.org/cycling-holiday
Routes to try: https://cyclinguk.org/adventure-series
Advice: https://cyclinguk.org/cycling-holiday
Routes to try: https://cyclinguk.org/adventure-series
November 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Planning a cycling holiday, or first-time touring? We asked Saddle Skedaddle, who’ve been running group cycling trips since 1995, for their top tips on what makes a great ride.
Advice: https://cyclinguk.org/cycling-holiday
Routes to try: https://cyclinguk.org/adventure-series
Advice: https://cyclinguk.org/cycling-holiday
Routes to try: https://cyclinguk.org/adventure-series
Women deserve the freedom to move - yet many still feel unsafe cycling
No one should have to choose between a busy road or a dark path. When cycling’s safer for women, it’s safer for everyone 🚲
👉 Donate or join: cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-right
'My ride. Our right' – supported by Cycle SOS
No one should have to choose between a busy road or a dark path. When cycling’s safer for women, it’s safer for everyone 🚲
👉 Donate or join: cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-right
'My ride. Our right' – supported by Cycle SOS
November 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Women deserve the freedom to move - yet many still feel unsafe cycling
No one should have to choose between a busy road or a dark path. When cycling’s safer for women, it’s safer for everyone 🚲
👉 Donate or join: cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-right
'My ride. Our right' – supported by Cycle SOS
No one should have to choose between a busy road or a dark path. When cycling’s safer for women, it’s safer for everyone 🚲
👉 Donate or join: cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-right
'My ride. Our right' – supported by Cycle SOS
Everyday cycling, extraordinary impact in Ayrshire!
Local orgs & shops are breaking barriers through our Cycle Access Fund. From Mapes of Millport’s recycled bikes to Arran Eco Savvy’s inclusive e-bikes.
Thanks to SPT & all who keep Ayrshire rolling
cyclinguk.org/cycle-access-fund/ayrshire-impact
Local orgs & shops are breaking barriers through our Cycle Access Fund. From Mapes of Millport’s recycled bikes to Arran Eco Savvy’s inclusive e-bikes.
Thanks to SPT & all who keep Ayrshire rolling
cyclinguk.org/cycle-access-fund/ayrshire-impact
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Everyday cycling, extraordinary impact in Ayrshire!
Local orgs & shops are breaking barriers through our Cycle Access Fund. From Mapes of Millport’s recycled bikes to Arran Eco Savvy’s inclusive e-bikes.
Thanks to SPT & all who keep Ayrshire rolling
cyclinguk.org/cycle-access-fund/ayrshire-impact
Local orgs & shops are breaking barriers through our Cycle Access Fund. From Mapes of Millport’s recycled bikes to Arran Eco Savvy’s inclusive e-bikes.
Thanks to SPT & all who keep Ayrshire rolling
cyclinguk.org/cycle-access-fund/ayrshire-impact
🎄 Thinking of getting your child a balance bike this Christmas?
They’ll learn to balance and steer before pedals even come into play. Find out what to look for to pick the perfect first bike.
👉 cyclinguk.org/balance-bike-guide
They’ll learn to balance and steer before pedals even come into play. Find out what to look for to pick the perfect first bike.
👉 cyclinguk.org/balance-bike-guide
November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🎄 Thinking of getting your child a balance bike this Christmas?
They’ll learn to balance and steer before pedals even come into play. Find out what to look for to pick the perfect first bike.
👉 cyclinguk.org/balance-bike-guide
They’ll learn to balance and steer before pedals even come into play. Find out what to look for to pick the perfect first bike.
👉 cyclinguk.org/balance-bike-guide
🌍 What’s your touring style — fully loaded and built for comfort like Andrew, light and foldable like Susanna, off-road and rugged like Cass, or fast and far-ranging like Josh?
cyclinguk.org/touring-styles
cyclinguk.org/touring-styles
November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🌍 What’s your touring style — fully loaded and built for comfort like Andrew, light and foldable like Susanna, off-road and rugged like Cass, or fast and far-ranging like Josh?
cyclinguk.org/touring-styles
cyclinguk.org/touring-styles
💡Don’t get caught in the dark...
As the days get shorter, make sure your lights keep you safe and legal.
Find out what you need and when to use them at cyclinguk.org/lighting-regulations
As the days get shorter, make sure your lights keep you safe and legal.
Find out what you need and when to use them at cyclinguk.org/lighting-regulations
November 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
💡Don’t get caught in the dark...
As the days get shorter, make sure your lights keep you safe and legal.
Find out what you need and when to use them at cyclinguk.org/lighting-regulations
As the days get shorter, make sure your lights keep you safe and legal.
Find out what you need and when to use them at cyclinguk.org/lighting-regulations
How many Lidls are there in London?
Cycling UK member Catriona knows, after visiting all 194 by cycling 550km in six days.
🗣️ “There was joy in exploring the contrasting roads across the city... and the Woolwich Ferry crossing was a delight.”
Read her story: cyclinguk.org/lidl-adventure
Cycling UK member Catriona knows, after visiting all 194 by cycling 550km in six days.
🗣️ “There was joy in exploring the contrasting roads across the city... and the Woolwich Ferry crossing was a delight.”
Read her story: cyclinguk.org/lidl-adventure
November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
How many Lidls are there in London?
Cycling UK member Catriona knows, after visiting all 194 by cycling 550km in six days.
🗣️ “There was joy in exploring the contrasting roads across the city... and the Woolwich Ferry crossing was a delight.”
Read her story: cyclinguk.org/lidl-adventure
Cycling UK member Catriona knows, after visiting all 194 by cycling 550km in six days.
🗣️ “There was joy in exploring the contrasting roads across the city... and the Woolwich Ferry crossing was a delight.”
Read her story: cyclinguk.org/lidl-adventure
Last week our Cycling Development Officer Gosia joined Nottingham’s glow ride, where 60+ women & allies lit up the city to show that safety & visibility matter for everyone who cycles 🚴♀️
🔗 Full story: cyclinguk.org/nottingham-glowride
💡 Donate : cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
🔗 Full story: cyclinguk.org/nottingham-glowride
💡 Donate : cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
October 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Last week our Cycling Development Officer Gosia joined Nottingham’s glow ride, where 60+ women & allies lit up the city to show that safety & visibility matter for everyone who cycles 🚴♀️
🔗 Full story: cyclinguk.org/nottingham-glowride
💡 Donate : cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
🔗 Full story: cyclinguk.org/nottingham-glowride
💡 Donate : cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
We recently joined Freddie van Mierlo MP and Cllr Ben Higgins for a ride along our new Royal Chilterns Way route 🚴♂️🌳 Showing how great routes boost local economies & connect communities.
We’re pushing for safer, better-funded cycling for all.
🔗 https://www.cyclinguk.org/pedalling-rcw
We’re pushing for safer, better-funded cycling for all.
🔗 https://www.cyclinguk.org/pedalling-rcw
October 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We recently joined Freddie van Mierlo MP and Cllr Ben Higgins for a ride along our new Royal Chilterns Way route 🚴♂️🌳 Showing how great routes boost local economies & connect communities.
We’re pushing for safer, better-funded cycling for all.
🔗 https://www.cyclinguk.org/pedalling-rcw
We’re pushing for safer, better-funded cycling for all.
🔗 https://www.cyclinguk.org/pedalling-rcw
We talk about freedom of choice in transport, but what if that freedom isn’t as equal as it seems?
At our Stormont event, behavioural scientist @ianwalker.bsky.social explored motonormativity — the bias that treats driving as the default and everything else as second-best.
cyclinguk.org/stormont
At our Stormont event, behavioural scientist @ianwalker.bsky.social explored motonormativity — the bias that treats driving as the default and everything else as second-best.
cyclinguk.org/stormont
Freedom to ride: the unconscious bias that’s limiting our transport choices
Northern Ireland Advocacy Lead Andrew McClean reports on our Stormont event where acclaimed environmental psychologist Professor Ian Walker was the keynote speaker: ‘Freedom for all: what does real tr...
cyclinguk.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We talk about freedom of choice in transport, but what if that freedom isn’t as equal as it seems?
At our Stormont event, behavioural scientist @ianwalker.bsky.social explored motonormativity — the bias that treats driving as the default and everything else as second-best.
cyclinguk.org/stormont
At our Stormont event, behavioural scientist @ianwalker.bsky.social explored motonormativity — the bias that treats driving as the default and everything else as second-best.
cyclinguk.org/stormont
What does your commute look like?
For Oliver, an 80-minute rural ride became cheaper, safer and more enjoyable with an e-bike.
With support from HITRANS and Moray Council, our Connecting Communities project is helping more people do the same.
🔗 cyclinguk.org/cc-olivers-commute
For Oliver, an 80-minute rural ride became cheaper, safer and more enjoyable with an e-bike.
With support from HITRANS and Moray Council, our Connecting Communities project is helping more people do the same.
🔗 cyclinguk.org/cc-olivers-commute
October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
What does your commute look like?
For Oliver, an 80-minute rural ride became cheaper, safer and more enjoyable with an e-bike.
With support from HITRANS and Moray Council, our Connecting Communities project is helping more people do the same.
🔗 cyclinguk.org/cc-olivers-commute
For Oliver, an 80-minute rural ride became cheaper, safer and more enjoyable with an e-bike.
With support from HITRANS and Moray Council, our Connecting Communities project is helping more people do the same.
🔗 cyclinguk.org/cc-olivers-commute
The wheels are already turning for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, with the SNP conference in Aberdeen setting the pace for the year ahead.
Active travel didn’t take centre stage, but our Scotland Advocacy Lead was there to hear what was said and what wasn’t.
👉 cyclinguk.org/snp-conf-25
Active travel didn’t take centre stage, but our Scotland Advocacy Lead was there to hear what was said and what wasn’t.
👉 cyclinguk.org/snp-conf-25
October 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The wheels are already turning for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, with the SNP conference in Aberdeen setting the pace for the year ahead.
Active travel didn’t take centre stage, but our Scotland Advocacy Lead was there to hear what was said and what wasn’t.
👉 cyclinguk.org/snp-conf-25
Active travel didn’t take centre stage, but our Scotland Advocacy Lead was there to hear what was said and what wasn’t.
👉 cyclinguk.org/snp-conf-25
Free Wills Month may be ending, but your chance to make a difference is always open.
Write your simple will for free with Cycling UK and help keep the joy of cycling alive for generations.
Start today at cycling.org/legacy
Write your simple will for free with Cycling UK and help keep the joy of cycling alive for generations.
Start today at cycling.org/legacy
October 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Free Wills Month may be ending, but your chance to make a difference is always open.
Write your simple will for free with Cycling UK and help keep the joy of cycling alive for generations.
Start today at cycling.org/legacy
Write your simple will for free with Cycling UK and help keep the joy of cycling alive for generations.
Start today at cycling.org/legacy
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We had an uplifting fun #GlowRide in torrential rain in #Eastbourne! See our @bespokeeb.bsky.social #GlowRide report: bespokecyclegroup.org.uk/2025/10/24/b... @cyclinguk.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 7:39 AM
We had an uplifting fun #GlowRide in torrential rain in #Eastbourne! See our @bespokeeb.bsky.social #GlowRide report: bespokecyclegroup.org.uk/2025/10/24/b... @cyclinguk.bsky.social
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So much fun to be part of this ride!
💡🚲🌟 Thanks @infrasisters.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social @andycatlin.com 😃
💡🚲🌟 Thanks @infrasisters.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social @andycatlin.com 😃
How Friday Ends: another brilliant @infrasisters.bsky.social #MyRideOurRight ride through #Edinburgh in partnership with @cyclinguk.bsky.social Glow Rides 👍 (including support from an unexpected glowing juggler 😀)
October 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
So much fun to be part of this ride!
💡🚲🌟 Thanks @infrasisters.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social @andycatlin.com 😃
💡🚲🌟 Thanks @infrasisters.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social @andycatlin.com 😃
🚴♂️ Trustees on tour!
Our trustee rode the southern loop of the Royal Chilterns Way, taking in rolling hills, quiet lanes and classic Chilterns scenery.
Feeling inspired? Grab the guidebook and poster to plan your own ride and uncover the route’s hidden gems.
👉 cyclinguk.org/royal-chilterns-way
Our trustee rode the southern loop of the Royal Chilterns Way, taking in rolling hills, quiet lanes and classic Chilterns scenery.
Feeling inspired? Grab the guidebook and poster to plan your own ride and uncover the route’s hidden gems.
👉 cyclinguk.org/royal-chilterns-way
October 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🚴♂️ Trustees on tour!
Our trustee rode the southern loop of the Royal Chilterns Way, taking in rolling hills, quiet lanes and classic Chilterns scenery.
Feeling inspired? Grab the guidebook and poster to plan your own ride and uncover the route’s hidden gems.
👉 cyclinguk.org/royal-chilterns-way
Our trustee rode the southern loop of the Royal Chilterns Way, taking in rolling hills, quiet lanes and classic Chilterns scenery.
Feeling inspired? Grab the guidebook and poster to plan your own ride and uncover the route’s hidden gems.
👉 cyclinguk.org/royal-chilterns-way
Thousands of us lit up the night! ✨
We’ve been blown away by the number of #RightToGlow rides — thank you for putting #MyRideOurRight in the spotlight
🗺️ Find a ride near you: cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
📸 Enter our Glow Up comp: cyclinguk.org/glow-up
🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
We’ve been blown away by the number of #RightToGlow rides — thank you for putting #MyRideOurRight in the spotlight
🗺️ Find a ride near you: cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
📸 Enter our Glow Up comp: cyclinguk.org/glow-up
🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
October 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Thousands of us lit up the night! ✨
We’ve been blown away by the number of #RightToGlow rides — thank you for putting #MyRideOurRight in the spotlight
🗺️ Find a ride near you: cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
📸 Enter our Glow Up comp: cyclinguk.org/glow-up
🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
We’ve been blown away by the number of #RightToGlow rides — thank you for putting #MyRideOurRight in the spotlight
🗺️ Find a ride near you: cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
📸 Enter our Glow Up comp: cyclinguk.org/glow-up
🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
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Fantastic turnout for the @norwichcycling.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social #GlowRide here in Norwich - safe cycling for all #FeministCity
October 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Fantastic turnout for the @norwichcycling.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social #GlowRide here in Norwich - safe cycling for all #FeministCity
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Great to be out the #Oxford #GlowRide with Cowley Road and Condors @cyclinguk.bsky.social tonight. #MyRideOurRight for women cycling
October 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Great to be out the #Oxford #GlowRide with Cowley Road and Condors @cyclinguk.bsky.social tonight. #MyRideOurRight for women cycling
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Amazing turnout for tonight's @cyclinguk.bsky.social glow ride!
90 riders set Norwich aglow calling for safer streets for women, especially after dark.
#MyRideOurRight
📷 Claire Bullion
90 riders set Norwich aglow calling for safer streets for women, especially after dark.
#MyRideOurRight
📷 Claire Bullion
October 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Amazing turnout for tonight's @cyclinguk.bsky.social glow ride!
90 riders set Norwich aglow calling for safer streets for women, especially after dark.
#MyRideOurRight
📷 Claire Bullion
90 riders set Norwich aglow calling for safer streets for women, especially after dark.
#MyRideOurRight
📷 Claire Bullion