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I’d cycle, if only the roads were safer!

*Source: https://www.pacts.org.uk/updated-results-for-gb-road-deaths-in-2020/ We all want safer roads. Every road collision is one too many. If 1,500 people died and 30,000 people were seriously injured every year in the UK from

Cycling in the Dark

Shorter days means cycling in the dark for many of us. Here’s our top tips for cycling at night. 1. Route The most important element of cycling safely is using

Is Cycling Safe?

It’s a question I hear a lot from non-cyclists, surprised and slightly alarmed that my family use our bikes to commute to work and school, for shopping errands and for

Why do cyclists ride in the middle of the road?

Many collisions can be prevented by riding in the centre of your lane: known as the “Primary Position”, and described in the Highway Code’s Rule 72. This graphic shows how

Hierarchy of Safety

We all want to improve safety, especially for our children: it’s top of the list of reasons holding people back from cycling more. How do we improve our safety on

How to ride in a Bike Bus

Each Bike Bus has its own way of doing things. Our favourite template is from the Shawlands Bike Bus, who organise their bus using these simple roles: Leader Rides

How to Set Up Your Own Bike Bus

If there’s no existing bike bus near you, consider setting up your own! Until now, there’s been little guidance on how to set up and run your own bike bus,

What is a ‘Bike Bus’?

Bike buses are a great way of helping people make everyday journeys, whether it’s to school, to work or to services in your community. A “bike bus” involves a lead

What are the Benefits of Cycling to School?

It’s an astonishing list! Regular exercise reduces obesity, improves fitness and improves the body’s resistance to virtually every illness. The health benefits are 21 times bigger than the (actually very