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🌙 Ramadan starts today and runs until 18 March. We spoke to Muslim cyclists about how they adjusted their routines and stayed active in a way that worked for them.

Read their stories and tips: cyclinguk.org/ramadan

Former teacher among millions changing daily routes because of no street lights Women are often forced to change their routes or spend money getting taxis over concerns for their safety in the dark.

Former teacher Sharon Stone’s story captures this reality all too well.

express.co.uk/news/politics/2171138/former-teacher-among-millions-changing?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target

💡 #MyRideOurRight in today’s @Daily_Express

Cycle routes cannot just work in daylight. Many women are still choosing between poorly lit paths or intimidating roads; street lighting shapes real-world safety.

express.co.uk/news/politics/2171137/cycling-safer-streets-lights

🗺️❤️ Love stories sometimes begin with muddy tyres & shared miles. Cycling brings people together, wheel by wheel. This Valentine’s Day, skip the clichés. Gift adventure, inspiration & rides worth remembering with a Cycling UK membership. Join today for a free guidebook: cyclinguk.org/valentines-2026

We’re nearly there 🌤️🚴‍♀️

That edge of winter feeling… longer light, softer air, rides with a hint of spring. Perfect for plotting bigger days out, longer miles, and new horizons.

🗺️ Our Adventure Series awaits at cyclinguk.org/adventure-series

Cycling looks different for everyone, and that’s exactly the point. Our trikes guide explores how three wheels can open up cycling for disabled riders, offering greater stability, comfort and confidence, because cycling should be for every body.

🔗 cyclinguk.org/trikes-guide

Cycling UK member George returned to parts of west Wales he first rode 15 years ago on his annual tour with friends and found cappuccinos mattered more this time. Read more at cyclinguk.org/tt-west-wales

Potholes are an inconvenience for everyone, but for people cycling, they can mean serious injury and costly damage. We look at why reporting defects matters, how to do it well, and what to do if a crash is caused by poor road surfaces.

🔗 cyclinguk.org/filling-you-potholes

A new place doesn’t feel like home overnight.

For Gail and Katherine, cycling helped stitch Blindwells together. Weekly rides, quieter roads, growing confidence, and neighbours who became familiar faces.

👉 cyclinguk.org/cc-east-lothian

One of our Community Cycle Clubs, Brighton’s Multicultural Women’s Cycle Club, is changing who cycling is for 🚲🧡

A women-only space where confidence grows, skills are built, and community takes shape.

cyclinguk.org/cycle-club-bmw

Following the swallows by bike 🐦🚲

In May 2025, Cycling UK member Becci May rode north from Valencia to the Basque coast. Vías verdes, high passes, birdsong and Atlantic air, with swallows appearing whenever encouragement was needed.

👉 cyclinguk.org/tt-becci-spain

“I just wanted to enjoy cycling again, without feeling pressured.”

Through our Connecting Communities project in Aberdeenshire, Irene found a safe, supportive way back to cycling. Taking things slowly, building confidence, and riding for enjoyment.

👉 cyclinguk.org/cc-irene

Lights, brakes, bells, riding two abreast… what’s actually legal on your bike, and what’s just a myth?

We’ve broken down what the law really says, so you can ride with confidence and shut down the pub-chat misinformation.

👉 Know your rights and responsibilities at cyclinguk.org/cycling-myths

Join Cycling UK today With over 145 years of heritage, join us to share the love of cycling and our vision for a better world by bike

Not a member? Ride with us at cyclinguk.org/join-cycling-uk-today

🚲 Since becoming a Cycling UK partner, Saddle Skedaddle have donated £1,110.75 to support our work. Their 5p-per-mile initiative saw riders clock up 25,544 miles, including £166 in customer donations.

👉 Remember, members get exclusive discounts: cyclinguk.org/ss-member-benefits

As an Asian woman, I don't feel safe when I'm out running - and I'm not the only one Minreet Kaur speaks to women impacted by the fallout of last year's anti-immigration protests and riots

👉 womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/as-an-asian-woman-i-dont-feel-safe-running/

Exercise should feel simple, but for many women it doesn’t.

In this powerful Woman and Home piece, Khadija Patel shares how racism and harassment make cycling feel unsafe. It’s why #MyRideOurRight matters. Everyone deserves to move through public spaces without fear.

Everyone who wants to should be able to cycle in safety - as well as walk and run. 

On Tuesday I repeated my push for improved reporting mechanisms for female cyclists who've been harassed  #MyRideOurRight

Thanks Andy! 🙌

👏 Another big win this week but for cyclists at train stations!

British Transport Police will now investigate bike thefts at stations even if bikes are left for over two hours. A real campaign win made possible by supporters speaking up.

🔗 cyclinguk.org/btp-backtrack

4 year's ago today, the Highway Code changed. Did you even hear about it?

The changes aimed to improve safety, but too many people still don’t know the rules. We’re urging the government to invest in an awareness campaign that actually reaches people.

cyclinguk.org/hwc-4th-anniversary

🧡 With huge thanks to @jessasatomp.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on this important topic.

💬 Big moment for #MyRideOurRight

Yesterday, MPs from across parties debated women’s safety while walking, wheeling, cycling and running, hearing how road design must reflect real experiences and why safety fears still deter many from cycling.

🧡 cyclinguk.org/westminster-mror

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Our New Year raffle is open, with a UK cycling holiday, a Vitus bike and more up for grabs. Every ticket supports our work for better cycling, from trusted advice to safer streets and community projects.

👉 Grab your tickets via the link in the comments

'Having the e-cycle and the additional support helped me to dramatically improve my life at a time when I was struggling' A man from Luton has shared his experience after borrowing an e-bike for free from a charity.

Read Mark's story at lutontoday.co.uk/news/people/e-bike-scheme-helps-luton-man-dramatically-improve-his-life-5484980

MCE in Luton is funded by @lutoncouncil.bsky.social

Good news from Luton!

Our Making Cycling E-asier e-bike scheme is helping people regain independence and confidence on the move. As featured in Luton Today, Mark shared how a free one-month e-bike loan helped him dramatically improve his life.

cyclinguk.org/making-cycling-e-asier

Community power in action 🚲

When bike shops closed in Derby, Ayup Bikes stepped in to help ordinary people get from A to B, cheaply and reliably. From low-cost repairs to refurbished bikes and skills sessions, all supported by our #BigBikeRevival programme.

cyclinguk.org/bbr-ayup-bikes

child wearing a bright orange helmet and HI VIS jacket sat on a bike holding a small dog, in front of a canal with a boat in the background.

Could you cycle-tour with your four-legged furry companion? 🐶

Biddy shows it’s possible. From a custom basket on the back of a tandem, she joins her family on tours across south-west England. With the right setup, dogs don’t have to be left behind.

cyclinguk.org/touring-biddy

Made possible by Glasgow City Council funding through the People and Places Fund.