Cycling UK | Let's make a better world by bike
WEBCycling UK is more than just a membership charity, which provides you with excellent insurance, information and a magazine. We also run a range of projects, groups and programmes across all nations of the UK to encourage people to cycle. This summer, the Big Bike Revival is hosting a series of showcase events across England.
A guide to cycle tyre sizes - Cycling UK
WEBTyres of the same size may come with lots of different markings: 28×1¼×15/8, 28×1¾×1¼ or 700×32C, for example, which are all 32-622. Even worse, the same or very similar markings can sometimes be found on completely different sizes of tyre: 26×1½ and 26x1.5. It might be supposed that these two tyres are both notionally 26" diameter ...
Cycling UK’s cycling statistics
WEBEach year, Cycling UK rounds up numerous statistics on cycling, mainly using government sources. We hope you find them useful and enjoy browsing through them. This page summarises some of the latest findings, but the attached report goes into considerably more depth, and includes charts and tables. For most sources, the latest available figures ...
Changes to the Highway Code: FAQs - Cycling UK
WEBThe Highway Code has to reflect changes in the law, new infrastructure design and the way people use the roads, so it’s been reviewed and revised several times since it first appeared in 1931. The Department for Transport consulted on the latest changes in 2020 and, following analysis of the feedback, revisions were laid before Parliament on ...
Guide to cycle recycling schemes | Cycling UK
WEBCycling UK digital officer Rebecca Armstrong provides a comprehensive guide to these community-minded programmes. No one knows exactly how many cycles there are in the world. But according to Bicycle Guider it could be as many as 1 billion. In the list of top 10 for number of bikes per country, the UK is joint ninth with France on 20 million.
What are the pros and cons of tubeless tyres? - Cycling UK
WEBTubeless pros. The tyres can be ridden at lower pressures, improving traction off road, without the risk of pinch punctures. Lower pressures mean improved comfort and rolling performance on rough surfaces (find out more about tyre pressure). Rolling resistance should be lower even on smooth surfaces. Since there’s no inner tube, there’s no ...
Electric cycles and the law: what you need to know | Cycling UK
WEBYou don’t need to register the bike as you would a motor vehicle, including mopeds and motorbikes, or have insurance or wear a helmet. One more thing, the law states you must be 14 years of age or over to ride an e-bike on public roads. However, someone under 14 can ride an e-bike off road. Sixteen years is the minimum age to ride a moped in ...
Rides and events - Cycling UK
WEBFeb 10, 2024 · 06 Oct 24. Late Season 60 miles (open event) Sunday 6 October 2024 Start location: Winchester Distance: 60.0 miles Type of event: Local Group Event, Sportive/Challenge Ride Ride surface: Road ride View event. 06 Oct 24. Rough Stuff Memorial 16 and 25 mile rides Sunday 6 October 2024 Start location: Melbourne Distance: 16.0 miles, 25.0 miles ...
Summer raffle 2024 | Cycling UK
WEBThe Cycling UK summer raffle is open to all England, Scotland and Wales residents on or over the age of 18, if a ticket is sold unknowingly to, on behalf of, or for a person under the age of 18 he/she will be exempt from the raffle and will forfeit his/her prize and the stake will be returned. Cycling UK’s summer raffle is now closed.
Traws Eryri: map and GPX file - Cycling UK
WEBExplore the enthralling history, wild mystery and stunning mountain landscapes of Eryri on this challenging 200km adventure across North Wales, created by Cycling UK in partnership with Natural Resources Wales. The Traws Eryri trail starts in the historic mid-Wales town of Machynlleth. From here it enchants, fascinates and challenges you across ...