Cycling Active

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

New cycling species identified: meet the MAMIL

12th September 2010 The numbers of men aged 35-44 buying carbon-framed bicycles has rocketed in the last three years. “Is this a 21st-century mid-life crisis?" asks BBC.

By nrearden Published 12 September 10

The changing face of bike mechanics

Is the fag smoking, a bit stroppy yet dependable bike mechanic a dying breed — being killed off by hipster upstarts and clinical corporates?

By Cycling Active Published 1 February 15

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

Spycle touring

27th April 2010 Recently declassified documents reveal that MI5 suspected members of the Hitler Youth were sent to Britain on cycle-touring holidays with espionage in mind.

By nrearden Published 1 May 10

Bikes are back: up the revolution!

16th August 2010 The CTC says cycling is booming and far from being a grudging activity enforced by poverty it's the upper income brackets that are flocking to bikes

By nrearden Published 16 August 10

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

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

Helmets made law in Jersey

26th April 2010 The vote for making helmets compulsory for under-18 cyclists was passed with 33 votes to 16, while the vote for adults was rejected 25 to 24.

By nrearden Published 1 May 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

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

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

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

Bike Blenheim Palace 2012

By Nigel Wynn Published 16 May 12

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

The best cycling windbreaker jackets

We take a look at the 15 best cycling windbreaker jackets

By Cycling Active Published 13 November 14

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

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