Cycling UK (CTC) News
More than half of councils have less cash to spend on fixing potholes than five years ago
March 01, 2021 Data obtained by Cycling UK shows 58% of local authorities in Great Britain have less budget for road maintenance than they did in 2016/17, when adjusted for inflationAssigning road deaths to the history books
February 26, 2021 The Scottish Government has committed to bold new targets for reducing deaths on Scotland's roads. Our campaigns and policy manager in Scotland, Jim Densham, explains how you can support greater road safety efforts by signing our election campaign petitionMartin swaps car for e-bike commute through a forest
February 26, 2021 Martin gave up on e-bikes 15 years ago after arriving at work exhausted and sweaty one time too many thanks to a dead battery. When the Ardrishaig Bothy let him try out a modern e-bike it was a revelation whichCreate your own unique touring route
February 26, 2021 The 'stay at home' message doesn't mean cycle touring plans are on hold. Follow member Kathie Knell's example: she's spent her time in lockdown devising a new route to combine her love of cycling with visiting archaeological sites when restrictionsNext Welsh Government must move up the gears and support active travel, says Cycling UK
February 25, 2021 Cycling UK's Welsh election manifesto calls for parties to commit to creating a Wales where cycling is for everyoneWhere's Wally? Getting a bike fixed thanks to the Big Bike Revival
February 25, 2021 A Dad on a mission to snap up the perfect bike for his four-year-old son unfortunately found the only place his second-hand purchase was heading fast was the rubbish tip, until a trip to a Cycling UK-funded Dr Bike sessionGovernment's "innovative" rural transport plans overlook the basics
February 25, 2021 The Government wants to tackle rural transport problems: car dependence, lack of cycling and walking infrastructure, lack of buses, lack of local services. However their solution seems to be “innovation, innovation, innovation”. Policy director Roger Geffen thinks they are missingA Wales where cycling is for everyone - Cymru lle mae seiclo i bawb
February 25, 2021 Today we launch our manifesto for cycling ahead of the Welsh Parliamentary election on 6 May. Our engagement officer in Wales, Gwenda Owen, explains how you can support our campaignCycling UK takes council to court for “irrational and unlawful” removal of cycle lane
February 25, 2021 Cycling UK has confirmed it will be taking legal action against West Sussex County Council’s decision to remove a popular cycle lane introduced during lockdownBiketest: Cairn E-Adventure 1.0
February 23, 2021 A versatile £3,000 e-gravel bike with a removable battery and motor. Richard Hallett test rode it