Cycling Active

Going Dutch

1st July 2010 Britain needs to think Dutch and increase cycle parking at rail stations to five per cent of passenger use, says CTC, the national cyclists’ organisation. What’s that in real figures?

By nrearden Published 1 May 10

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

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

Back on the chaingang

14th October 2010 Doh! Two juvenile offenders on cycling proficiency training in Salford make a bid for freedom on the mountain bikes they've been given.

By nrearden Published 14 October 10

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

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

Join Cycling Active at Cycle Show 2010

21st September 2010 Only two more weeks to the Cycle Show at Earl's Court and it's going to be fun. There's every kind of bike and a great deal to get in, too.

By nrearden Published 21 September 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

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

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

Rims for crims

5th October 2010 2010 The Daily Mail reports that Suffolk Police has handed out stolen bikes to repeat criminals in the hope that they would use them to go and find work.

By nrearden Published 5 October 10

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

F1 driver Mark Webber opens 170-mile Chilterns Cycleway

13th September 2010 Red Bull racer Mark Webber is a closet cyclist: "I have lots of friends from overseas who love riding in the local area and say it’s as lovely as anywhere in the world."

By nrearden Published 13 September 10

Women’s riding: cycle chic in Cambridge

29th April 2010 A fashion event was held in Cambridge in March, inspired by the website Copenhagen Cycle Chic. There were stylish hats and high heels and that was just the men.

By nrearden Published 1 May 10

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

Hillingdon Circuit celebrates opening of stylish clubhouse

30th April 2010 It's been a long wait - over a decade - but the long-suffering riders at the Hillingdon Cycle Circuit in West London have finally got a clubhouse to be proud of.

By bclarke Published 30 April 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

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

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

Win! A cycling holiday for two in France

By Dawn Brooks Published 19 March 13

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

Boris launches hire bike scheme

15th August 2010 Following in the footsteps of the enormously successful Paris Vélib, London’s Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme has opened with great fanfare.

By nrearden Published 15 August 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

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

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

WIN A LUXURY CYCLING HOLIDAY IN NOTTINGHAM

By Dawn Brooks Published 9 April 13

Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club ride to remember those killed in plane crash

What better way to commemorate the 40th anniversary of a tragedy than with a charity bike ride?

By Cycling Active Published 25 April 14