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WEBCycling UK is the UK charity inspiring millions more people to cycle providing skills, motivation, advice, and support to enable everyone to ride a bike
Journey planner | Cycling UK
WEBJourney planner | Cycling UK. Cycling 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.
A guide to cycle tyre sizes | Cycling UK
WEBA guide to cycle tyre sizes. Everything you ever wanted to know about tyre sizes but were afraid to ask …. 26×1.5, 26×1½ , 700×25C – trying to work out what tyre sizes your cycle needs can be confusing. Richard Hallett, Cycle magazine technical editor, explains what all those numbers mean so you’ll always be able to find the right tyres.
Routes | Cycling UK
WEBRebellion Way. Rebellion Way is a 232-mile/373km cycling adventure through Norfolk. Meandering along a mix of quiet, mostly flat back roads, byways, cycle paths and bridleways under huge panoramic skies, it’s a fantastic introduction to multi-day, on- and off-road adventuring for anyone.
What’s legal – and what’s not – on your bike? | Cycling UK
WEBCycling UK’s guide to cycle lighting regulations explains the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations in detail, but in summary you need a white light at the front and a red light at the rear, visible from the front and rear respectively and fixed to your bike. A light obscured by a saddlebag isn’t legal and neither is a torch on your head ...
A safer Highway Code for cyclists - Cycling UK
WEBA safer Highway Code for cyclists. After more than a decade of campaigning by Cycling UK, new Highway Code rules for England, Scotland and Wales were introduced on 29 January 2022. We’ve been closely involved in developing the changes, which should make our roads significantly safer for people cycling and walking, provided they are properly ...
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 ...
Land’s End to John o’ Groats | Cycling UK
WEBCycling UK has been helping cyclists ride from Land’s End to John o’ Groats (LEJOG) for more than a century. This iconic route – which wends its way across the entire length of the UK – is a challenge that many thousands of people take on each year.
Bridleways, byways and cycle tracks (England & Wales) - Cycling UK
WEBImprovements and additions to the bridleways and byways network would enhance the opportunities for motor traffic-free cycling, particularly for families and casual cyclists. simplifying the legal process for converting footpaths to cycle tracks. Highway authorities should fulfil their duties under existing legislation to make sure that the ...
A guide to car-mounted cycle carriers (bike racks on cars)
WEBThe rear-mounted rack tends to follow a relatively basic design — a metal frame which sits against the back of the car, with four or six straps hooking it to the edges of the car boot or hatchback, and two arms on which the bikes hang. Despite rear-mounted carriers’ apparent simplicity, there are some things to be wary of.
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