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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · 1d

Gear up - #CycleToSchoolWeek is almost here! 🎉

Unlock adventure by choosing pedal power next week.

Pledge to discover somewhere new on your cycle and get pedal ready for independence.

Make your pledge and start exploring 🌍 cycletoschoolweek.com

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · 25d

“The findings are clear: disabled people want to cycle.”
@cyclinguk.bsky.social's new report sets out best practice to make cycling possible for everyone. We're honoured to attend today's launch, hear inspiring voices, and try adapted cycles firsthand.

Learn more: ow.ly/p46B50WXAEc

Hand holding a Cycling UK report titled 'Best practice in engaging disabled people in cycling for active travel' with a photo of a person on a recumbent tricycle on the cover.

Panel discussion on inclusive cycling with three speakers seated on stage in front of a large presentation slide.

Conference room with a presenter discussing cycling as active travel for disabled people, shown on a large screen with bullet points and an inspirational quote.

Orange Cycling UK tent set up in a courtyard with several adaptive bicycles parked underneath on artificial grass surrounded by multi-story brick buildings.

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Aug 8

Go wild on your wheels 🌿🐾
From spotting butterflies in the country to pedalling past a local park, nature’s just a cycle away.

Show us what you find on your #SummerOfCycling to WIN a Frog bike!

📸 Snap your shots
📥 Submit your entries
👉 Get involved: ow.ly/ymbV50WB9Br

Child wearing a green helmet rides a blue bike on a forest path surrounded by lush greenery.

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Aug 7

It’s #CycleToWorkDay! 🚴‍♀️
Skip the traffic. Save on fuel. Feel better, fitter, and more focused.
Whether you’re in it for the planet, your wallet or your wellbeing, cycling to work, works!

Find out why we champion a cycling commute 👇

The benefits of cycling to work

Discover five great reasons why cycling is a great choice for your commute, in honour of this year’s Cycle to Work Day.

www.bikeability.org.uk

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Zag Daily @zagdaily.com · Aug 5

Bikeability - the world’s largest government-funded and owned road safety education programme for cycling - delivers nearly 3 million hours of cycle training to children in the UK in 2024-25.

Read more: zagdaily.com/trends/bikea...

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Aug 6

This year’s Impact Report tells the story behind the stats — including new access, new partnerships and the difference it’s making for children across England.

📘 Read Beyond the School Gates now: bikeability.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bikeability_Impact_report_2025-accessible.pdf

Graphic for The Bikeability Trust's Impact Report. Images of children cycling are framed in colourful cog shaped frames. Text reads "The Bikeability Trust Impact Report 2024-25". With logos for Funded by UK Government, Active Travel England, and Bikeability at the bottom.

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Aug 6

📢 Over 500k children trained by Bikeability in 24/25!
That's more schools, children and hours riding than ever before.

Top areas leading the charge in children trained 24/25:
Hull
Solihull
Rutland
Lancashire
Plymouth
N/E Lincolnshire
Kirklees
N Lincolnshire
Wakefield
Shropshire

Graphic for The Bikeability Trust's latest Impact Report. A cycling instructor in an orange shirt reaching out to a child in riding a hand cycle during an outdoor cycling lesson. Text reads: "Beyond the school gates". With logos for Funded by UK Government, Active Travel England, and Bikeability at the bottom.

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Aug 1

Your #SummerOfCycling starts now! We're back with Frog Bikes for free-wheeling family fun in the sun 🚲☀

Complete fun photo challenges this August and you could WIN a Frog bike of your choice worth up to £590!

12 challenges = 12 chances to win 🏆
🔗 ow.ly/wRiW50WxQG3

Two young children ride red bikes in a sunny park. The older child is on a pedal bike and the younger on a balance bike, wearing a bear helmet. Overlaid text reads: "Frog Bikes x Bikeability – Summer of Cycling Challenge" with a sun and wheel icon.

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 25

School’s out — but #CycleToSchoolWeek is just around the corner!

This summer, plan your own adventure: swap one car journey for cycling and explore a greener way to get to school. 🌍💪

Pledge now and gear up for October 👉 cycletoschoolweek.com

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 21

Cycling changes lives — and women are leading the way.

The @cyclinguk.bsky.social 100 Women in Cycling nominations are open for 1 more week! Whether it’s a school-run cyclist, a Bikeability instructor, or a community champion. Nominate them by 28 July 👇
www.cyclinguk.org/100women/2025

100 Women in Cycling 2025

Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling celebrates extraordinary women who inspire, encourage and empower others to experience the joy of cycling

www.cyclinguk.org

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 21

Meet the remarkable people, schools and organisations transforming lives through cycling! 🚲 Our 2025 award winners have shown just how powerful cycling can be — from inclusive training to family bike buses.

Read their stories 👇
www.bikeability.org.uk/blogs/celebr...

Celebrating our 2025 Bikeability winners

The annual awards, which are announced across our social media channels, celebrate the people who make Bikeability a success.

www.bikeability.org.uk

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

Time to crown our People’s Champion 🏆

Chosen by you – celebrating someone whose passion and impact have inspired their whole community. Presented by Lauren Jenkins 🚴‍♀️

The winner is… Kevin Payton!

Enjoy your £150 voucher, courtesy of Decathlon UK!
#CelebrationOfBikeability

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

Next up, the Lifetime Achievement Award 🏆

Honouring someone who’s dedicated their career to getting more people cycling. Presented by Ed Clancy OBE 🚴‍♂️

The winner is… Jacqui Wilcox!

Enjoy your £100 cycling voucher, courtesy of The Bikeability Trust 🚲
#CelebrationOfBikeability

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

Time to announce our Personal Achievement Award 🏆

Celebrating someone using cycling to achieve great things. Presented by Shanaze Reade 🚴‍♀️

The winner is… Mohammed Dawud Ali!

Enjoy your £200 Freewheel voucher, courtesy of sponsors Madison!
#CelebrationOfBikeability

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

Next up, Large Organisation of the Year 🏆

Recognising outstanding commitment to inclusive, far-reaching cycle training. Presented by @chrisboardman.bsky.social 🚴‍♂️

The winner is… @islington-council.bsky.social!

Enjoy 4x Velodrome experience tickets, courtesy of NCC!
#CelebrationOfBikeability

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

Time for our Small Organisation of the Year 🏆

A small team delivering big Bikeability—Presented by Sophie Capewell MBE 🚴‍♀️

The winner is... East Riding Council Road Safety Team!

Enjoy 2x @tourofbritain.bsky.social hospitality tickets courtesy of @britishcycling.org.uk 🏁
#CelebrationOfBikeability

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

🔔 *bell rings* Time for our School of the Year 🏆

Celebrating a school that puts cycling at the heart of learning. Presented by Nigel Clarke 📺

The winner is... Cold Harbour CofE Primary School!

You've won 4x Squish balance bikes + helmets!
#CelebrationOfBikeability

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

Next up... Family of the Year 🏆

Celebrating a family injecting cycle-spiration into their community. Presented by @sigirides.bsky.social 🚴‍♂️😺

The winners are... The Ward Family!

You win £500 plus Rooster cards for the kids, courtesy of NatWest Rooster Money 💳
#CelebrationOfBikeability

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

Time for our Young Cyclist of the Year (Pete Rollings Award) 🏆

Celebrating an inspiring young rider making a difference. Presented by Frog Bikes Young Ambassador, Henry! 🐸

The winner is... Ezra-Zion Gooch!

Enjoy your brand new Frog bike 🚲
#CelebrationOfBikeability

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

Time to announce our Rising Star Award 🏆

Celebrating a passionate new instructor making a big impact. Presented by @lauralaker.bsky.social 🚴

The winner is... Stefan Povolotsky!

Congrats Stefan—enjoy a year’s membership to @cyclinguk.bsky.social! 🌟

#CelebrationOfBikeability

Laura Laker presents the Bikeability Rising Star Award 2025 🏆

YouTube video by Bikeability

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

Time for our first award, Bikeability Instructor of the Year 🏆

Celebrating an instructor going above and beyond to get children cycling. Presented by our Chair, Trudy Harrison.

The winner is... Victoria Brierley!

Well done Victoria—you’ve won a £500 Freewheel voucher! 🙌
#CelebrationOfBikeability

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

🎉 Today’s the day—#CelebrationOfBikeability is here!

With over 5.5 million children trained to ride confidently, we’re celebrating the schools, instructors & champions making it happen.

First up, a special message from @emilycherryceo.bsky.social.
Stay tuned all day to meet the winners 🏆

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jul 9

Get ready to roll—#CycleToSchoolWeek pledges are OPEN 🚴‍♀️🎉

Getting from A-B by cycle helps build healthier, happier journeys to school. Schools, pupils, and parents: now’s your time to pledge pedal power and be part of the movement.

Make your pledge 👉 cycletoschoolweek.com

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · May 28

Nominations are open for 100 Women in Cycling 2025! 🚲💪

Know someone who’s empowering others through cycling? From community champs to industry leaders, nominate your role model today! 🌟

🗓️ Deadline: 5pm, Mon 28 July

🔗 cyclinguk.org/100women/2025

#100WomenInCycling #CyclingUK

Group of women cycling together in a wood on a path, with text overlay saying "Cycling UK 100 Women in Cycling. Nomination deadline: Monday 28 July"

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Active Cornwall @activecornwall.bsky.social · Jun 11

June's seen a fun, inclusive focus on cycling, helping people of all ages & abilities enjoy the benefits of riding a bike. From @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social training primary teachers #Cornwall to 3 GoRide events, big thanks to all our partners & volunteers: www.activecornwall.org/cycling-our-...

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