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Here's where we take a closer look at the world of cycling, from activities on our doorstep to international events that catch our eye. We welcome contributions from volunteers too, so if you have something to say, why not drop us a line.

Mar 01

Bristol Cycle Festival celebrates 4th year

Author: Antony de Heveningham Date: 01/03/2013  With the fourth Bristol Cycle Festival coming up this July, how have a group of enthusiastic amateurs ended up running a community festival attended by over 2,500 people each year? That’s a question I’ve often asked myself,...
Feb 27

To Get Britain Cycling: Key Recommendations NHS Bristol

Date: 27 February 2013 Further to the recent All Party Parlimentary Cycling Group inquiry, here are the Key benefits for investing in cycling from NHS Bristol Public Health Directorate, Dr Adrian Davis. Full report can be found below. Economic benefits: Health benefits from cycling often...
Feb 14

London 2012 Olympic Legacy

Press Release: 13 Feb 2013 More People Doing Everyday Cycling Would Be The Real Legacy From London 2012, Boardman Tells Inquiry The real legacy from the UK hosting the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games would be Britain becoming a true cycling nation, Olympic champion Chris Boardman told...
Jan 25

Adult Cycle Training now free!

Local charity Life Cycle UK’s highly successful cycle training programme for adults and children is now free. Thanks to extra funding from Bristol City Council, a one-to-one session with one of Life Cycle’s professional urban coaches will cost no more than an hour of your time. Covering...
Jan 10

Beth's barrier to cycling

Jon Usher (Area Manager, West of England - Sustrans) 10 January 2013 Late last year I met Beth Richards, a young disabled woman who lives in Bristol. She’s passionate about independent mobility, she volunteers for Leonard Cheshire as part of their Can Do project. She owns a foldable...
Nov 14

Transport Choice Or Industry Protection?

The car industry has bypassed transport policy to maintain its subsidies by acting as a business, not a transport choice.  Despite rhetoric, the European Commission is allowing the car industry to be favoured over more sustainable modes of transport.  The European Commission has...
Nov 08

Free Cargo Bike Trials For Brussels’ Businesses

Source: http://www.ecf.com/news/free-cargo-bike-trials-for-brussels-businesses/ Brussels-based businesses are able to trial cargo bikes for free, thanks to the European funded Cycle Logistics Project. Businesses can deliver goods in Brussels  for free starting this month.  In order to...