Cycling UK | Let's make a better world by bike
WEBCampaigning. For over 140 years, Cycling UK has campaigned to make cycling safe and accessible for everyone. Every year, thousands of people support our campaigns and together we achieve real change for cyclists. We help make our roads safer for all and improve access to the outdoors. For more than 140 years, we've been campaigning to make ...
Journey planner - Cycling UK
WEBJourney planner | Cycling UK. Cycling UK is more than just a membership charity, which provides you with excellent insurance, information and a magazine. We also run a range of projects, groups and programmes across all nations of the UK to encourage people to cycle. This summer, the Big Bike Revival is hosting a series of showcase events ...
A guide to cycle tyre sizes - Cycling UK
WEBTyres of the same size may come with lots of different markings: 28×1¼×15/8, 28×1¾×1¼ or 700×32C, for example, which are all 32-622. Even worse, the same or very similar markings can sometimes be found on completely different sizes of tyre: 26×1½ and 26x1.5. It might be supposed that these two tyres are both notionally 26" diameter ...
Cycling UK’s cycling statistics | Cycling UK
WEBEach year, Cycling UK rounds up numerous statistics on cycling, mainly using government sources. We hope you find them useful and enjoy browsing through them. This page summarises some of the latest findings, but the attached report goes into considerably more depth, and includes charts and tables. For most sources, the latest available figures ...
Guide to taking your bike on an aeroplane | Cycling UK
WEBRemove the pedals. Drop-bar bike: loosen the stem bolts, turn the handlebar 90 degrees, then rotate the bar to hook it under the top tube. Flat-bar bike: remove the bar from the stem and fasten it vertically to the stem and fork. Unscrew the rear derailleur from its hanger and attach it to the chainstay.
Guide to the Cycle to Work scheme - Cycling UK
WEBThe government’s Cycle to Work scheme aims to make it easier to commute by bike by providing cycles at reduced cost. The government’s Cycle to Work scheme is an employee benefit allowing you buy a cycle and equipment. But how does it work? Cycling UK digital officer Rebecca Armstrong explains what the scheme is, how it benefits you and how ...
How to stop your bike from being stolen - Cycling UK
WEBThis will help you trace the progress of your case. If your cycle is stolen from a train or tube station call the British Transport Police on 0800 405 040. Check Ebay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace to see if it is being sold on. You can sign up for alerts for bikes that match your stolen bike’s description.
Bridleways, byways and cycle tracks (England & Wales)
WEBImprovements and additions to the bridleways and byways network would enhance the opportunities for motor traffic-free cycling, particularly for families and casual cyclists. simplifying the legal process for converting footpaths to cycle tracks. Highway authorities should fulfil their duties under existing legislation to make sure that the ...
Electric cycles and the law: what you need to know | Cycling UK
WEBWhen is an e-cycle not an e-cycle? E-cycles are classed as regular non-assisted cycles in Great Britain. However, if they supply electrical assistance when travelling at more than 25kph (15.5mph), have a motor which generates more than 250 Watts of power or motor assistance can be provided without the bike's pedals being in motion, they will be legally treated as a moped or motorcycle.
What’s legal – and what’s not – on your bike? - Cycling UK
WEBCycling UK’s guide to cycle lighting regulations explains the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations in detail, but in summary you need a white light at the front and a red light at the rear, visible from the front and rear respectively and fixed to your bike. A light obscured by a saddlebag isn’t legal and neither is a torch on your head ...