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🚲 Happier, healthier and greener lives through cycling.
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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
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
🚴♂️ 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
At the Conservative Party Conference, talk of renewal and growth dominated — but what about active travel?
Our latest blog looks at how cycling and walking featured, and what it could mean for future transport plans.
👉 cyclinguk.org/conservative-conf-25
Our latest blog looks at how cycling and walking featured, and what it could mean for future transport plans.
👉 cyclinguk.org/conservative-conf-25
October 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
At the Conservative Party Conference, talk of renewal and growth dominated — but what about active travel?
Our latest blog looks at how cycling and walking featured, and what it could mean for future transport plans.
👉 cyclinguk.org/conservative-conf-25
Our latest blog looks at how cycling and walking featured, and what it could mean for future transport plans.
👉 cyclinguk.org/conservative-conf-25
For Sarah, retirement didn’t mean slowing down – it meant taking on the world by cycle.
What began as one solo trip down the Pacific West Coast became 25,000km of slow travel through the Americas, Europe, and beyond.
Read her story 👉 cyclinguk.org/sarah-retirement
What began as one solo trip down the Pacific West Coast became 25,000km of slow travel through the Americas, Europe, and beyond.
Read her story 👉 cyclinguk.org/sarah-retirement
October 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
For Sarah, retirement didn’t mean slowing down – it meant taking on the world by cycle.
What began as one solo trip down the Pacific West Coast became 25,000km of slow travel through the Americas, Europe, and beyond.
Read her story 👉 cyclinguk.org/sarah-retirement
What began as one solo trip down the Pacific West Coast became 25,000km of slow travel through the Americas, Europe, and beyond.
Read her story 👉 cyclinguk.org/sarah-retirement
Tonight, we glow for #MyRideOurRight
As we light up the night for our #RightToGlow, we’re calling for safer cycling for everyone. Because when women can ride freely, we all can.
Help keep the glow going by donating at cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
As we light up the night for our #RightToGlow, we’re calling for safer cycling for everyone. Because when women can ride freely, we all can.
Help keep the glow going by donating at cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
October 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Tonight, we glow for #MyRideOurRight
As we light up the night for our #RightToGlow, we’re calling for safer cycling for everyone. Because when women can ride freely, we all can.
Help keep the glow going by donating at cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
As we light up the night for our #RightToGlow, we’re calling for safer cycling for everyone. Because when women can ride freely, we all can.
Help keep the glow going by donating at cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
Tomorrow we light up the streets for our #RightToGlow
Share your glow-ups & rides with #MyRideOurRight + #RightToGlow — tag us so we can see your shine!
🗺️ Find a ride: cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
🔦 Glow up comp to win KNOG lights: cyclinguk.org/glow-up
Share your glow-ups & rides with #MyRideOurRight + #RightToGlow — tag us so we can see your shine!
🗺️ Find a ride: cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
🔦 Glow up comp to win KNOG lights: cyclinguk.org/glow-up
October 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Tomorrow we light up the streets for our #RightToGlow
Share your glow-ups & rides with #MyRideOurRight + #RightToGlow — tag us so we can see your shine!
🗺️ Find a ride: cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
🔦 Glow up comp to win KNOG lights: cyclinguk.org/glow-up
Share your glow-ups & rides with #MyRideOurRight + #RightToGlow — tag us so we can see your shine!
🗺️ Find a ride: cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
🔦 Glow up comp to win KNOG lights: cyclinguk.org/glow-up
🗣️ “Leaving a gift to Cycling UK in my will is the best way to honour what cycling has given me.” — Mr Millington, Cycling UK member.
Write or update your will for free with Octopus Legacy, and help ensure cycling’s joy continues for generations to come.
Find out more at cyclinguk.org/free-wills
Write or update your will for free with Octopus Legacy, and help ensure cycling’s joy continues for generations to come.
Find out more at cyclinguk.org/free-wills
October 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🗣️ “Leaving a gift to Cycling UK in my will is the best way to honour what cycling has given me.” — Mr Millington, Cycling UK member.
Write or update your will for free with Octopus Legacy, and help ensure cycling’s joy continues for generations to come.
Find out more at cyclinguk.org/free-wills
Write or update your will for free with Octopus Legacy, and help ensure cycling’s joy continues for generations to come.
Find out more at cyclinguk.org/free-wills
Nearly 500 media mentions and counting! ✨
Glow rides are lighting up the nation, and this Wednesday, they’ll shine even brighter across the UK.
Join the #MyRideOurRight movement...
🗺️ cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
The glow rides are kindly supported by KNOG
Glow rides are lighting up the nation, and this Wednesday, they’ll shine even brighter across the UK.
Join the #MyRideOurRight movement...
🗺️ cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
The glow rides are kindly supported by KNOG
October 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Nearly 500 media mentions and counting! ✨
Glow rides are lighting up the nation, and this Wednesday, they’ll shine even brighter across the UK.
Join the #MyRideOurRight movement...
🗺️ cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
The glow rides are kindly supported by KNOG
Glow rides are lighting up the nation, and this Wednesday, they’ll shine even brighter across the UK.
Join the #MyRideOurRight movement...
🗺️ cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate
The glow rides are kindly supported by KNOG
When the route connects, everything flows...
We joined Cardiff Cycle City and locals on Cycleway 1 for a celebration ride showing how connected paths give people real choices for everyday travel.
👉 cyclinguk.org/cardiff-cycleway
We joined Cardiff Cycle City and locals on Cycleway 1 for a celebration ride showing how connected paths give people real choices for everyday travel.
👉 cyclinguk.org/cardiff-cycleway
October 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
When the route connects, everything flows...
We joined Cardiff Cycle City and locals on Cycleway 1 for a celebration ride showing how connected paths give people real choices for everyday travel.
👉 cyclinguk.org/cardiff-cycleway
We joined Cardiff Cycle City and locals on Cycleway 1 for a celebration ride showing how connected paths give people real choices for everyday travel.
👉 cyclinguk.org/cardiff-cycleway
What if your commute could be the best part of your day?
Cycling is efficient, affordable, healthy and fun. Our A–Z of cycle commuting is packed with real-world tips for everyday riders.
💬 Got your own commuting tips?
🔗 cyclinguk.org/cycle-commuting
Cycling is efficient, affordable, healthy and fun. Our A–Z of cycle commuting is packed with real-world tips for everyday riders.
💬 Got your own commuting tips?
🔗 cyclinguk.org/cycle-commuting
October 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
What if your commute could be the best part of your day?
Cycling is efficient, affordable, healthy and fun. Our A–Z of cycle commuting is packed with real-world tips for everyday riders.
💬 Got your own commuting tips?
🔗 cyclinguk.org/cycle-commuting
Cycling is efficient, affordable, healthy and fun. Our A–Z of cycle commuting is packed with real-world tips for everyday riders.
💬 Got your own commuting tips?
🔗 cyclinguk.org/cycle-commuting
We’ve teamed up with KNOG for a glow-up competition, celebrating the best-dressed bikes lighting up #GlowRides across the UK ✨
💡 Decorate your bike – fairy lights, glow sticks, whatever makes it sparkle
📸 Snap a photo
👉 Enter at cyclinguk.org/glow-up
💡 Decorate your bike – fairy lights, glow sticks, whatever makes it sparkle
📸 Snap a photo
👉 Enter at cyclinguk.org/glow-up
October 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We’ve teamed up with KNOG for a glow-up competition, celebrating the best-dressed bikes lighting up #GlowRides across the UK ✨
💡 Decorate your bike – fairy lights, glow sticks, whatever makes it sparkle
📸 Snap a photo
👉 Enter at cyclinguk.org/glow-up
💡 Decorate your bike – fairy lights, glow sticks, whatever makes it sparkle
📸 Snap a photo
👉 Enter at cyclinguk.org/glow-up
Sometimes the best rides start with a simple idea.
When Cycling UK members Andrea and Bill heard about Nick Cave’s ceramics exhibition, they turned it into a cycling trip.
🔦 Read their journey and join our community. Free KNOG lights worth £34.99 when you join: cyclinguk.org/voorlinden-museum
When Cycling UK members Andrea and Bill heard about Nick Cave’s ceramics exhibition, they turned it into a cycling trip.
🔦 Read their journey and join our community. Free KNOG lights worth £34.99 when you join: cyclinguk.org/voorlinden-museum
October 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Sometimes the best rides start with a simple idea.
When Cycling UK members Andrea and Bill heard about Nick Cave’s ceramics exhibition, they turned it into a cycling trip.
🔦 Read their journey and join our community. Free KNOG lights worth £34.99 when you join: cyclinguk.org/voorlinden-museum
When Cycling UK members Andrea and Bill heard about Nick Cave’s ceramics exhibition, they turned it into a cycling trip.
🔦 Read their journey and join our community. Free KNOG lights worth £34.99 when you join: cyclinguk.org/voorlinden-museum
❤️🩹 After a triple heart bypass, Peter got back on the bike.
With help from our Connecting Communities programme, Nestrans and Aberdeen City Council, he now leads friendly rides in Hazlehead Park, helping others find joy and connection on wheels.
🔗 cyclinguk.org/cc-aberdeen-peter
With help from our Connecting Communities programme, Nestrans and Aberdeen City Council, he now leads friendly rides in Hazlehead Park, helping others find joy and connection on wheels.
🔗 cyclinguk.org/cc-aberdeen-peter
October 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
❤️🩹 After a triple heart bypass, Peter got back on the bike.
With help from our Connecting Communities programme, Nestrans and Aberdeen City Council, he now leads friendly rides in Hazlehead Park, helping others find joy and connection on wheels.
🔗 cyclinguk.org/cc-aberdeen-peter
With help from our Connecting Communities programme, Nestrans and Aberdeen City Council, he now leads friendly rides in Hazlehead Park, helping others find joy and connection on wheels.
🔗 cyclinguk.org/cc-aberdeen-peter