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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 2h

It’s time to make #MyRideOurRight a reality! This October, thousands will join glow rides calling for safer streets and cycle routes for women. We’re taking the message ‘Not Designed For Me’ to Downing Street. 👉 Add your name to our letter: action.cyclinguk.org/page/198980/petition/1

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our partners Altura and CatEye are giving 3 lucky winners the chance to win a prize package worth up to £350, including an Altura Nightvision jacket and helmet, CatEye lights & GPS computer, plus a Cycling UK T-shirt. Entries close 30 October! 👇 altura.co.uk/pages/glow-rides-competition

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join us for a Walk and Talk in Llandudno! We welcome Plaid Cymru’s commitment to putting active travel at the heart of Wales’s transport system. Now, delivery is key. Have your say on cycling, walking and transport with Mark Hooper MS and others. 📍 Llandudno promenade, outside Venue Cymru

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Planning for the future is easy to put off, but it can give you and your loved ones peace of mind 🧡 This October, our partners at Octopus Legacy are offering free will-writing to everyone, whether you’re a Cycling UK member or not. Get started at cyclinguk.org/free-wills

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🌙 The nights are drawing in, so it’s time to dig out your lights and make sure they’re still working... Our guide covers everything from choosing the right brightness to staying visible after dark 👇 cyclinguk.org/night-guide

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

✨ Our shop has had a glow-up… Our limited-edition glow ride merch is now available for pre-order. Bundle box, T-shirt or mug, every purchase supports our #MyRideOurRight campaign for safer streets for women and girls. shop.cyclinguk.org

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Active Travel England’s new Women and Girls’ Safety Hub brings together guidance, case studies & practical resources to help put women’s experiences at the heart of street design. It’s a step in the right direction for #MyRideOurRight Because safer streets for women = safer streets for everyone 👇

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Women and girls' safety hub | Active Travel England

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What happens when you put people at the heart of a city centre? Bradford added 2.4km of cycle lanes, 1.6km of pedestrianised streets and 12,000m² of green space. It’s one of 11 UK case studies in our Route Forward report, showing what’s possible when we put people first.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A cargo bike, Brompton, train and a fair few boxes later, the whole stand arrived at Active Travel England's 'Making Active Places' conference in Manchester last week. But what does it tell us about making everyday journeys easier & how all the pieces need to work together? cyclinguk.org/ate-conf

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

⛵️ What if your next European adventure involved cycling 880km to a conference? That’s what Cycling UK member Richard did, sailing from Dover to Boulogne before cycling to Konstanz, Switzerland on his Brompton. And yes, he even got to helm the ferry! cyclinguk.org/tt-konstanz

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If you stopped cycling to work tomorrow, what would you miss most? 👀 For many of us, the commute is more than just getting from A to B. It’s a chance to decompress after a busy day, squeeze in some exercise or soak up a bit of nature. What’s your reason why? 👇

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

✨ The 1-month countdown has started... Grab your glow sticks and fairy lights. We’re getting ready to ride for #MyRideOurRight! Join a local glow ride or register your own and help campaign for safer streets for women = safer streets for all. cyclinguk.org/glow-rides

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

At the Making Active Places Conference in Manchester hosted by Active Travel England? Look for the bright orange booth to chat about our new report, The Route Forward. We’re also presenting our poster, ‘This will work here’: 📍 5.30pm today or 9am tomorrow cyclinguk.org/route-forward

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We don’t have to look to Amsterdam to see what’s possible when cycling works for people. It’s happening right here in the UK! Our new report, The Route Forward, brings together 11 case studies showing how safe, connected routes are changing the way people move. youtube.com/watch?v=IJMH_dBXwbc

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The Route Forward

YouTube video by Cycling UK

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🗣️ “Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.” That’s how LCR Transport Committee Chair Steve Foulkes described Merseyrail’s ban on non-folding e-bikes at yesterday’s meeting. The committee agreed to write to Merseyrail asking them to review the decision. Your voices are being heard.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Yesterday was a great success in Liverpool! With 200+ people riding to Merseyrail HQ with 100+ personal stories. The Transport Committee has also asked Merseyrail to review the blanket e-bike ban. But it’s not over yet. Keep the pressure on 👇 📩 Complain to Merseyrail 🏛️ Email your MP

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Great to see BBC North West Tonight covering our #Merseyfail ride yesterday. 200+ people joined us in Liverpool to stand against Merseyrail’s ban on non-folding e-bikes as we handed over 100+ personal stories to Merseyrail highlighting the ban's impact. cyclinguk.org/merseyfail

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today we were outside Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the Transport Committee met, joined by 200+ people standing against Merseyrail’s ban on non-folding e-bikes. Together, we then rode to Merseyrail HQ to hand over 100+ personal stories showing the impact of the ban.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Routes 'Not Designed For Me', heavy traffic and harassment can make cycling feel anything but free for women. This October, glow rides across the UK will shine a light on the need for safer streets for women. Because when it’s safer for women, it’s safer for everyone 🧡 #MyRideOurRight #GlowRides

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What would you do if cycling was your only way to get out and about, and someone stole your trike? For Chris, it could have meant being stuck at home. Instead, our Connecting Communities helped him borrow a trike while he waited for a replacement. cyclinguk.org/cc-chris

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Thinking about cycling to work? We asked people who commute by cycle for their top tips, from what to pack to making your journey a little easier. What’s one thing you wish you’d known before your first cycle commute?

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

✨ Glow rides are lighting up the UK for #MyRideOurRight! Find a ride near you, or register your own, and join the call for safer streets for women. 👉 cyclinguk.org/glow-rides 🔦 Powered by Altura and CatEye

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🚲 Join us in Liverpool on Thursday 17 Sep to show the feelings against Merseyrail’s proposed ban on non-folding e-bikes We’ll ride to Merseyrail to deliver personal stories from people who could be affected 📍 1.30pm, LCR Combined Authority 👉 cyclinguk.org/event/ride-fair-access-liverpool-merseyrail

A group of people on bicycles are gathered in front of the Victoria Building at the University of Liverpool. Many are wearing helmets and safety vests. The sky is clear.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Merseyrail’s e-bike ban is still raising questions. At the LCR scrutiny committee, Cllr John Pugh asked Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram about the lack of consultation. The Mayor was clear that they should have consulted, including with him cyclinguk.org/news/cycling-uk-challenge-merseyrail-e-bike-ban

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A cancelled ferry, Storm Amy and a 123km detour. Sam and Huw’s weekend ride became quite the adventure! Want more adventures like theirs delivered to your door? Cycle magazine brings you six issues a year as a Cycling UK member. 👉 cyclinguk.org/channel-hopping

A person on a bicycle rides across a cobblestone square in front of historic Flemish-style buildings. The scene is lively, with several pedestrians visible near the buildings.

A person rides a bicycle along a promenade. In the background, there are colorful beach huts with geometric patterns. The sky is cloudy.

A person is cycling on a road at night near a sign that reads "Calais," with a glowing urban background and grassy area beside the road.

Two people are sitting outside at a cafe, each holding a glass of Bavik Super Pils beer. They are both wearing jackets and appear to be enjoying their drinks. The cafe is in a brick building with a glass door and windows behind them.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

You don’t need the latest kit or gadgets to start cycling... Getting started can be much simpler, and cheaper, than you think. We’ve rounded up the essentials you actually need, from lights and locks to what to wear and pack. Find out what you really need at cyclinguk.org/cycling-on-a-budget

A group of cyclists rides along a path beside the V&A Dundee, with the building's distinctive architectural design visible in the background. A water reflection of the scene is seen in the foreground.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Busy traffic, harassment and unsafe routes can leave women feeling that the streets they ride on are ‘Not Designed For Me’. That needs to change! 👉 Add your name to our letter to the Prime Minister & call for safer cycling for women: action.cyclinguk.org/page/198980/pe…

A person stands under a dark graffiti-covered bridge next to a canal, standing next to a collapsible bicycle. They are wearing a red jacket, helmet and displaying a sign that reads "NOT DESIGNED FOR ME." A blue bicycle lane sign is visible above.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Three wheels really can open up a whole new world of cycling... Meet Ivor, Karen, Jordan and Amanda, and discover how trikes and adaptive cycles can offer more people freedom, independence and adventure. Read their stories at cyclinguk.org/three-wheels

A person sits on a recumbent tricycle on the clear ice of Lake Baikal. The sky is partly cloudy, and the snowy mountains are visible in the distance. The ice beneath the tricycle is smooth with visible cracks.

Two individuals enjoying a bike ride in a lush, forested area. An adult is standing with a bicycle on the left, wearing a pink and black jacket and a helmet. A smiling child is on a connected tricycle, wearing a red helmet and green jacket. A wooden fence and dense greenery are in the background.

A person riding a three-wheeled recumbent bike on a gravel path in a park. The person is wearing a helmet and a teal jacket, surrounded by trees with green and yellow leaves.

A person is riding a recumbent tricycle on a paved path through a park. There is a bright yellow bag attached to the tricycle. Trees, grass, and a few people are visible in the background.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

“It reminded me how precious cycling can be.” After his MS diagnosis, Al had lost confidence in cycling. Through our Connecting Communities programme in East Lothian, he borrowed an electric Brompton G-Line, soon he was cycling to the shops, gym & across Edinburgh. cyclinguk.org/cc-al

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What’s the strangest thing you’ve carried on your cycle? 👀 A takeaway? A Christmas tree? Something that definitely wasn’t designed to fit in a pannier? We want to hear your weirdest and wonderfulness cycle-carrying stories. Tell us in the comments 👇

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This Saturday, 5 September, @bromptonbicycle.bsky.social is taking over Lee Valley VeloPark for the Brompton World Championships! Find out more at brompton.com/stories/events/brompton-world-championship/2026

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Brompton World Championships 2026

Discover event details, tickets, schedule and everything you need to know about the world’s most iconic folding bike race.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

✨ Glow rides are back! This autumn, join #MyRideOurRight to light up the streets and call for safer streets for women. Because when streets are safe for women, they’re safer for everyone. Join in the fun at cyclinguk.org/glow-rides 🔦 Powered by Altura and CatEye

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Cycling UK members Neil and Andy took on Norfolk’s Rebellion Way, tackling sandy trails, beautiful landscapes and a detour to the North Norfolk Railway. Plus, one encounter that definitely wasn’t in the guidebook 👀 cyclinguk.org/tt-rw

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Microsoft Teams who?! Where are you heading this August bank holiday? 👇 For inspiration straight to your inbox, subscribe to our Cycle Clips newsletter, which wheels into members’ inboxes every Friday, and non-members’ every other Friday: cyclinguk.org/cycleclips-newsletter

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🎉 Win a Cycling UK art print + guidebook bundle! To celebrate Gallovidian Gravel, identify our routes using just emojis & enter to win 1 of 5 bundles. 🔓 Hit 100 reshares across our socials and we’ll double it to 10! 👉 Give it a go at cyclinguk.org/routes-quiz 📅 Entries close on the 14th September

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🚲 Do you take your e-bike on the Merseyrail network? #Merseyfail has banned non-folding e-bikes from its trains and stations. We asked Merseyrail to meet and share the evidence, they said no. We’re challenging the ban via our Cyclists’ Defence Fund. Help us bin the ban: cyclinguk.org/merseyfail

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Our official holiday partner Saddle Skedaddle’s Head of Marketing, Fran Wilson, takes on part of our Gallovidian Gravel route, discovering quiet roads, forest tracks and spectacular coastal views.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

“My father’s death still touches every part of our lives…” Anna’s father, Michael Mason, was killed while cycling. When no prosecution followed, his family faced a long fight for justice. Our Cyclists’ Defence Fund helped them pursue it. 25 years on, another family could need that same support.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We’re proud to be an approved environmental partner of 1% for the Planet, with businesses like Bikmo and Marmot Tours supporting our work to make cycling more accessible, reduce transport emissions, campaign for safer infrastructure & protect the places we ride. 👉 cyclinguk.org/one-percent-planet

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Our Play Together on Pedals programme is helping children across North Lanarkshire build confidence, improve wellbeing and get more active. The results? 92% learned to ride independently within five sessions, while one school saw daily cycling rise from 3–4 pupils to around 10.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Cycling from Lyon to Avignon sounds idyllic. Doing it in temperatures above 30°C? Less so 🥵 Steve takes on the ViaRhôna, following the River Rhône through vineyards, orchards and southern France, with a few wrong turns, a nerve-wracking bridge. 👉 cyclinguk.org/tt-river-rhône

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

CDF isn’t just about big legal battles. Tom Bosanquet was prosecuted for 'inconsiderate cycling' after allegedly delaying traffic for seconds. CDF covered his legal fees, and the CPS later dropped the case. 👉 Read Tom’s story and help keep CDF ready for the next cyclist: cyclinguk.org/cdf-tom

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Approaching 70, Danny took on the 222km Gran Fondo with an AI coach in his corner. It helped him tackle the climbs, but not everything went to plan… 👉 Read Danny’s full story and find out what his digital coach got right and what it missed at cyclinguk.org/slaying-the-dragon

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

How can we make everyday journeys more sustainable in Wales? Earlier this week, our team met Deputy Cabinet Minister for Transport Mark Hooper MS to discuss cycling, active travel, community engagement and using data to deliver what works.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Have you given bothying a go? Tony and his son Jacob swapped comfy beds for two remote bothies, cycling through some of Scotland’s wildest corners. No Wi-Fi, no electricity, no luxury. Just a roof, the wild and good company. 👉 Fancy trying it? cyclinguk.org/bothying

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Yesterday, Alex Mayer MP visited Cycle4Life in Leighton Buzzard, joining a Learn to Fix session and supporting riders heading out on a led ride. She also heard how BBR has reached 628,000+ people, 5x the population of her constituency. Find an event: cyclinguk.org/bbr-events

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🎶 If your cycle commute were a song, what would it be? Drop your commute soundtrack below 👇

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Already wondering where to explore on your bike this weekend? The Chalk Way taster takes you 88 miles from Lyme Regis to Salisbury, via gravel tracks, bridleways and quiet country roads. 👉 cyclinguk.org/weekender-chalkway

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A Shoreham cycle lane saw 30,000 trips and served five schools before West Sussex County Council removed it. We challenged the decision in court with support from the Cyclists’ Defence Fund. The council admitted it acted unlawfully and agreed to pay £25,000 towards legal costs.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

✨ Glow Rides are back! After a brilliant first year, communities across the UK are getting ready to light up the streets again. Women-led and open to everyone, Glow Rides highlight the need for safer streets and better cycle routes. Thinking of organising one? 👇 cyclinguk.org/glow-rides

Cyclists riding brightly lit bikes on a park path at night, surrounded by autumn leaves. A flag with "Glow Ride" is visible. Participants are smiling and wearing helmets.

A lively street scene at night featuring several people riding brightly lit bicycle. They are captured mid-motion in front of a building with illuminated windows. The atmosphere is bustling and fun

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