Hayley Everett12 December, 2019 After two years of active lobbying by the ECF (European Cyclists’ Federation) the revised Directive on Road Infrastructure Safety Management (RISM) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, representing a ‘major breakthrough’ for cyclists. Up until 2019, the Directive has almost exclusively focused on the safety of… [Read More]

Mark Sutton12 December, 2019 Digital training and ride-logging platform Strava has been able to demonstrate the immense climate benefits of cycle commuting through its Metro platform. Riders pinning their data to their commutes had a median cycle of 8.3 kilometres in the UK last year, with total miles ridden adding up to 112.6 million kilometres…. [Read More]

More investment in cycling could transform Britain’s transport system and improve health. But that will only happen if we vote tactically against the Conservatives The genius of Donald Trump and Boris Johnson is that they know that there are now large swathes of the population who don’t care if their favoured politician tells untruths or… [Read More]

SUN 8 DEC – Hyde Park Corner (roundabout): 10.00 for prompt 10,30 departure Boris Johnson said: “John McDonnell, I will join you. I will lie down in front of those bulldozers and stop the construction of that third runway.” In the upcoming election what are our political parties doing to meet the UK’s legal target… [Read More]

Cycling Embassy of Great Britain) This week’s Good Cycling Facility is a cycle-only ‘road’ running direct to a primary school entrance in a new development on the outskirts of Delft. This kind of design prioritises walking and cycling, and also ensures that children can cycle right to the school gates in complete safety. See this… [Read More]

Asthma and heart attacks fall rapidly and babies born healthier, review finds Damian CarringtonLast modified on Fri 6 Dec 2019 11.40 GMT Cutting air pollution can prevent deaths within weeks, according to scientists. They found the health benefits of clean air were “almost immediate and substantial” and stretched into the long term, saving billions of… [Read More]

Be an awe-inspiring place to work be cycling friendly REGISTER TODAY Does your workplace want to attract and keep your best talent by making their commute by bike easier and stress-free? Integrate cycling into your business in a positive and simple way and become a Cycle Friendly Employer. Being a Cycle Friendly Employer will help… [Read More]

By Sophie Gordon Friday, 29 November 2019 The Ridgeway National Trail follows an ancient route that runs for 87 miles through the Chilterns and the North Wessex Downs. Currently only the western half is open to cyclists, but change is in the pipeline, as Cycling UK’s off-road campaigns officer Sophie Gordon explains. Steeped in history,… [Read More]

By DuncanDollimore Thursday, 5 December 2019 Hundreds of candidates are pledging to support increased investment in cycling and walking, but will your next MP stand up for active travel, and are the political parties promising any new money for cycling and walking? Cycling UK’s Head of Campaigns Duncan Dollimore reports who’s said what on funding…. [Read More]

By Tim and Laura Moss Monday, 25 November 2019 Three months before their son was born, Laura and Tim Moss embarked on a cycle-camping trip up the west coast of Denmark. Our plan was to cycle through Denmark on the North Sea Cycle Route, which weaves up the west coast of Jutland. We were drawn… [Read More]