Cycling Active

WIN A LUXURY CYCLING HOLIDAY IN NOTTINGHAM

By Dawn Brooks • Published 9 April 13

Win! A cycling holiday for two in France

By Dawn Brooks • Published 19 March 13

What friends are for

When Colin Knight’s wife Bev died of cancer his bike buddy Mike Jones knew what would help him deal with his grief. Aged 73 and 60 respectively they started cycle touring

By Nigel Wynn • Published 15 March 13

Great Manchester Cycle: Entries now open

Entries for 2013 Great Manchester Cycle (June 30) now open - choose 13, 26 or 52 mile routes

By Nigel Wynn • Published 8 March 13

It's showtime!

The London Bike Show and Bike and Triathlon Show take place in the next few weeks

By Nigel Wynn • Published 16 January 13

Bike Blenheim Palace gets some Team GB

Last call for entries to the coming weekend's Bike Blenheim Palace cycling festival (August 18-19)

By Nigel Wynn • Published 13 August 12

Bike Blenheim Palace 2012

By Nigel Wynn • Published 16 May 12

Bike maintenance: pre-ride bike check

Two-minute pre-ride checks, essential for every cyclist that could save you time and maintenance problems in the future

By Nigel Wynn • Published 29 February 12

Cross sportiving

Cyclo-cross cyclo-sportive in Duncton, West Sussex, on March 10 with a choice of 40, 60 or 80km routes on and off-road

By Nigel Wynn • Published 27 February 12

Bike fit guide: More than just saddle height

We head into deepest Surrey and the relaxing rural retreat of WyndyMilla Bespoke Cycling as they show us the right way to do bike fittings

By Nigel Wynn • Published 22 December 11

Beating the bike thieves

After he learnt first hand with the Met Police’s Cycle Task Force how bike thieves operate, Matt Lamy has some top tips for keeping them at bay

By Nigel Wynn • Published 7 December 11

Sportive cycling events: what's on in 2011

12 August 2011 Welcome to the 2011 Events list. More organised sportive rides than ever before but you're going to have to get your skates on; the popular ones are filling fast.

By Cycling Active • Published 27 September 11

Saturday: Silverstone circuit open for cyclists

23rd June 2011 The famous motor-racing venue is open for cyclists of all speeds this Saturday evening.

By Rebecca Charlton • Published 23 June 11

Thursday: Mission Malawi 2012 launch at Look Mum No Hands

19th April 2011 Calling Londoners; there's a party for Mission Malawi 2012 this coming Thursday evening. Sign up for May 2012 and help raise money for HIV and AIDS.

By nrearden • Published 19 April 11

2011 Tweed Run announced

21st February 2011 Better get your skates on Saturday; entries open at noon for the Tweed Run on April 9th and there are only 500 places.

By nrearden • Published 21 February 11

Italian clothing company Santini sponsors two big rides

17th February 2011 The prospects for sportivists this coming summer are looking rosier by the minute as new sponsors and events join the growing fixture list.

By nrearden • Published 17 February 11

Britain’s bike trade keeps on booming

23rd January 2011 Research company Allegra publishes its Project Vélo document and shows that UK average bike sale values are on the rise.

By nrearden • Published 23 January 11

Davina leading Sussex charity ride for "women only"

18th January 2011 If Davina looked like she was enjoying herself on last year's John O'Groats to Lands End Sport Relief ride, the proof is that she's signed up for more.

By Cycling Active • Published 18 January 11

CTC goes sportive crazy

18th January 2011 The Cyclists' Touring Club used to be all about the touring. Now it's cyclosportives as well with two of the largest taken under its wing for 2011

By nrearden • Published 18 January 11

UK style gurus go cycling

16th January 2011 Cycling is officially cool with designers and artists although, in the case of Sir Paul Smith and James Straffon, some of them have always loved two-wheeled sport.

By nrearden • Published 16 January 11

iGo Gift Vouchers just for cyclists

14th December 2010 Even the cyclist who has everything will appreciate a voucher that can be spent on an ideal Christmas gift. Something to look forward to after the traditional Boxing Day ride.

By Cycling Active • Published 14 December 10

Great Weston Ride returns next July 17th

11th December 2010 The Great Weston Ride is the kind of event we like; at 56 miles not too taxing and across some of the loveliest countryside imaginable. There's a 'but', of course.

By nrearden • Published 11 December 10

Boris bikes open to all next Friday

24th November 2010 Spontaneous users don't have long to wait before they can hop on one of London's Barclays Cycle Hire bikes.

By Cycling Active • Published 24 November 10

fitness: Drink aware

"Call it quits and you’ll be barracked for being a party-pooping lightweight; carry on and there’s no telling where or when the evening will end — or what state you’ll be in come the morning."

By nrearden • Published 17 November 10

fitness: Silver cyclists - it's never too late

6th November 2010 Cycling is an ideal fitness activity for older people and you shouldn't think the opportunity has passed by. Valerie and Ken both started late but are catching up fast.

By nrearden • Published 6 November 10

Cycling by Royal Command

16th October 2010 Even the heir to the throne is getting on the cycling bandwagon, although in HRH's case the trips between Brompton photo ops were powered by the Royal Train.

By nrearden • Published 16 October 10

Cobble Wobble wows Frome

15th October 2010 Continental-style passion as Frome starts the hill-climb season with a sprint through its cobbled streets.

By nrearden • Published 15 October 10