Category Archives: Cycling

Northwich’s new foot/cycle bridge open

The new Riversdale Swing Bridge in Northwich, replacing the former structure that was lost six years ago, is now open to walkers and cyclists. The new bridge and improved links for walkers/cyclists, was paid for by £50 million of lottery … Continue reading

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More famous people on bikes

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Famous people on bikes – the Beatles

Thanks to Carlton Reid for spotting this excerpt from the film ‘Help’.

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Sleeping bag – choice and price

Sleeping bag choice is not so simple, so check our buying guide to help you choose and compare prices. The cheapest might not be the best on a cold night, so spend a few minutes reading our tips for toasty … Continue reading

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Bikeability will continue for a while

So, Bikeability will last for the life of the parliament (does that mean until the next general election?), and Cycling England duties will continue until April 2011, before being absorbed into a broader transport organisation. Meanwhile, the government will throw … Continue reading

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Cycling England and Bikeability under threat

Contact your MP if you want to add your voice to the many anxious to keep the Bikeability scheme for training children to cycle, and Cycling England’s other valuable work to get more people fit and healthy by cycling. There’s … Continue reading

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Flowery cycle racks

What’s not to like about this bike rack – much more attractive than the usual toast racks so they’d look good in a garden as well as outside the shops. They’re called Plant Locks and are available in red or … Continue reading

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More regular cyclists to school

Sustrans has just announced that, last week, leading up to Team Green Britain Bike Week, over half the youngsters (127) at Belvidere Primary School, Shrewsbury, cycled to school every day. The school’s head teacher also made his 30 mile commute … Continue reading

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Trafford: First Connect2 scheme in England completed

Sale-Stretford pedestrians and cyclists have a newly surfaced route thanks to lottery money. The Bridgewater Way scheme has been opened after a week of events along the canal. This new route provides a practical and accessible path for commuting and … Continue reading

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Street art

What’s not to like about this street art? Take a look at Carlton Reid’s May blog entry.

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