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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · Aug 18

📣 Your next adventure has landed!

Meet #RoyalChilternsWay – 280km, three scenic loops, endless views & coffee + cake stops to keep you pedalling ☕🍰

👉 Fresh for the August bank holiday – download the GPX & ride: cyclinguk.org/royal-chilterns-way

Who’s coming with you? 👇💬

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 9h

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 11h

They’re here! 🎉

All Cycling UK route guidebooks now available, including Marcher Castles Way 🏰

Plus, our Adventure Series art prints are designed with Ordnance Survey to bring your adventures home.

👉 shop.cyclinguk.org

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 12h

As the Green Party held its biggest ever conference in Bournemouth, our Head of Policy and Public Affairs was there to listen in and explore what the conversations could mean for active travel.

🔗 cyclinguk.org/green-party-conf-25

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 1d

Ever wondered how to tour together when one’s cycling and the other’s driving? 🚴‍♂️🚗

Chris & Christine did just that, travelling from Mizen Head to Malin Head — stunning views, pub nights and plenty of shared memories.

Would you try an adventure like this? 💭

👉 cyclinguk.org/car-bike-tour

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 1d

What if the secret to stronger climbs and faster recovery wasn’t more miles, but a yoga mat? 🧘‍♀️

Mountain biker and yoga instructor Polly Clark explains how yoga boosts performance, prevents injury & helps you stay focused on tough rides.

👉 cyclinguk.org/yoga-guide

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 3d

Ever fancied making your commute a bit more… aerodynamic? 🚀

Richard’s second-hand velomobile turned his 12.5-mile ride between Southampton and Winchester into a dry, comfy and head-turning journey.

cyclinguk.org/velomobile

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 3d

The glow rides are kindly supported by KNOG

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 3d

Light up the night for #MyRideOurRight ✨

Nearly 50 #GlowRides are happening across the UK, find one near you or organise your own. Can’t join? Donate today and help light up the night.

🗺️ cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
💛 cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 4d

🚴‍♀️ Looking for a looped weekend ride?

Let Neil Wheadon guide you around the South Somerset Cycleway, a 125 km loop through quiet lanes, historic towns, and rolling countryside.

👉 Plan your ride at cyclinguk.org/south-somerset-cycleway

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 7d

From Liverpool’s docks to debates on health, housing & climate, active travel had a strong presence at Labour’s 2025 Conference.

We co-hosted the Conference Cycle & Walk with Living Streets & Labour Cycles & Walks, joined by Kim Leadbeater MP & Simon O'Brien.

👉 cyclinguk.org/labour-conf-25

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 7d

📣 “Bikes stolen from train stations left for more than 2 hours will not be investigated,” says British Transport Police.

🗣️ Cycling UK’s Sophie Gordon: “Bike theft isn’t petty — it can be devastating.”

👉 Read more: road.cc/content/news...

"Effectively decriminalising bike thefts": Bikes stolen from train stations that were left for more than two hours will not be investigated, says British Transport Police

CCTV footage will not be looked at outside a two-hour timeframe — as British Cycling accuses policy of "letting cyclists down across the country and providing further barriers to people riding a bike"

road.cc

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 8d

Do you skip stretching once the kettle’s on? ☕

Just 10 minutes can make a real difference – faster recovery, fewer injuries & fresher legs for your next ride. Our beginner’s guide has a simple routine you can do while the kettle boils.

👉 cyclinguk.org/stretching

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 8d

💛 Bright yellow e-bikes are helping Men Matter Scotland reach more men in crisis.

With support from our Cycle Access Fund, the suicide prevention charity can now respond faster — reaching canal paths, parks and quiet trails more effectively.

👉 cyclinguk.org/men-matter-scotland

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 9d

‘My ride. Our right’ is kindly supported by @cyclesos.bsky.social

Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 9d

📣 Your voice matters!

It takes 2 minutes to send a message + call for safer cycle routes 🚲

#MyRideOurRight is about making cycling safe, accessible + joyful for everyone.

✉️ Take action at action.cyclinguk.org/page/172411/action/1?ea.tracking.id=BS

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 9d

Change starts with a will.

Legacies made up over 50% of our public donations last year, helping us stand up for cyclists & inspire future generations.

Now it’s easier than ever to write or update your will for free with Octopus Legacy online, by phone, or in person.

cyclinguk.org/free-wills

Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 10d

What did the Lib Dem conference mean for cycling?

🚲 Active travel commitments
🛡️ Focus on women’s safety – echoing My ride. Our right
🌿 Pledge to open more green/blue spaces

Our Head of Policy and Public Affairs, shares his key takeaways at cyclinguk.org/lib-dem-conf-25

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 11d

🚲 “Meeting other cyclists normalised it as travel – now I cycle a lot more.” – Big Bike Revival participant

With support from Active Travel England, the programme in 2024/25:
✅ Reached 84,659 people
✅ Created 101k+ new cycling trips
✅ 77% now ride more often

cyclinguk.org/bigbikerevival/impact

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 14d

🎟️ Only 4 days remain, grab your tickets at www.cyclinguk.org/make-a-diffe...

Summer Raffle 2025

Win a Raleigh e-bike (worth £2,650!), a cycling holiday and more – 20 prizes to be won in total!

www.cyclinguk.org

Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 14d

What would your autumn look like with a brand-new e-bike? 🍂

Our Summer Raffle is nearly over, but you’ve still got time to win a Raleigh e-bike worth £2,650 – perfect for crisp morning commutes or weekend rides through golden leaves.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 14d

💭 What does true inclusion & equality look like?

🗣️ “It’s enabling disabled people to make the journeys they want, in the way they want. When people can access that, that’s true inclusion & equality.” – James, ICE Programme Manager

🔗 cyclinguk.org/ice-impact-report

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 15d

#ProtectYourRide with award-winning cycle insurance from our official partner Bikmo — Cycling UK members save up to 10%

🔗 cyclinguk.org/bikmo

Save 10% on award-winning cycle insurance from Bikmo | Insurance | Cycling UK

Protect your ride – Cycling UK members get 10%* off award-winning, hassle-free cycle insurance from Bikmo, from only £3.73 a month

cyclinguk.org

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 15d

We hope you’ll never need this…

What would you do if your bike was stolen? It’s not something any of us want to think about, but being prepared can make all the difference.

What’s the one tip you’d pass on to another cyclist?

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 17d

Not able to join or host a Glow Ride? You can still make a difference with a donation at cyclinguk.org/make-a-difference/giving/glow-rides

The Glow Rides are kindly supported by KNOG

Donate today and help light up the night

cyclinguk.org

Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 17d

✨ This autumn, communities across the UK will come together for glow rides as part of #MyRideOurRight.

We’ll light up the night and shine a spotlight on the need for safer streets and better cycling infrastructure, especially for women riding after dark.

👉 cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map

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