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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 10h

🧡 ‘My ride. Our right’ is kindly supported by Cycle SOS 🔦 Glow rides are powered by Altura Cycling and CatEye

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

‘My ride. Our right’ is kindly supported by Cycle SOS

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Signed, sealed and delivered! ✍️📦 We delivered your names and stories to 10 Downing Street to call for safer cycling for women. Huge thanks to everyone who signed and to Jess Asato MP and Kim Leadbeater MP for joining us! 🧡 cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-right

A group of women standing outside 10 Downing Street with a box filled with signatures and women's personal experiences of cycling

A group of people stand smiling in front of a statue of Emmeline Pankhurst in a park. They hold signs reading "Not Designed for Me". A bicycle is in the foreground. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.

A person wearing an orange jacket and pink helmet is cycling on a street with a orange box labelled "make cycling safe for women" strapped to the bike. In the background, the London Eye is partially visible. The scene includes trees, a paved pathway, and a parked vehicle.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

😅 60 miles on a 135-year-old bicycle. What could go wrong? On 1 November, our longest-serving staff member, Ross Adams, is riding from London to Brighton to give back to Cycling UK after 16 years of seeing how cycling changes lives. Solid tyres, one gear & one brake. Can he make it?

A person in dark clothing stands beside an antique green bicycle with large wheels. They are near a rustic stone building with wooden doors.

A green vintage bicycle with a spring suspension system is pictured. It has wooden accents on the handlebars. The background shows a cobblestone building and a sunlit path.

A vintage green bicycle stands on a paved surface under a bright sky, with a rustic barn in the background. The focus is on the rear wheel and pedal.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

🚨 Last chance to get your glow rides bundle in time for 22 October! Order by 9 pm tomorrow to get your goodies in time for the big night. Get your glow on and light up the streets in support of #MyRideOurRight! 🧡 🛍️ Shop your bundle at shop.cyclinguk.org/collections/glow…

A promotional image from Cycling UK featuring a box containing a glow rides bundle. The box includes a drawstring bag with a bicycle design, a set of small silver cylinders, a neon green item, and a pack of glow sticks. Text reads: "Last chance to glow! Want your glow rides bundle in time for your ride? Order by tomorrow for standard shipping before the big night!

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

October is #FreeWillsMonth and our partners at Octopus Legacy are offering free will-writing to everyone, whether you’re a Cycling UK member or not. You can write a simple will for free with confidential support from will-writing specialists. cyclinguk.org/free-wills

A promotional image for "Free Wills Month" by Cycling UK and Octopus Legacy. The background shows a group of cyclists on a street. The overlay text features a testimonial from Mr. Eaves, a life member, highlighting cycling as a method of transport, sport, relaxation, and stress relief, and mentions a gift to Cycling UK. Logos of Cycling UK and Octopus Legacy are at the bottom.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Small changes to the school run can make a big difference! We’re pleased to support our friends at @livingstreets.bsky.social this International Walk to School Month, encouraging more children and families to walk, wheel or scoot to school wherever possible 🧡

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

1,000 miles across France at 78, with a little help from his 800Wh e-bike! From the Route Napoléon to the Loire and Avenue Verte, Cycling UK member Vic’s adventure was packed with breath taking views and unexpected kindness. cyclinguk.org/cycle-magazine/great-rides-e-cycling-med-manche

A person holding a Ukrainian flag stands next to a bicycle in a city plaza. In the background, there's a statue of Joan of Arc on horseback. The sky is cloudy, and buildings line the street.

A picturesque medieval castle with turrets and spires sits next to a moat with arched bridges, surrounded by lush trees and colorful flowers.

A person stands next to a loaded touring bicycle, dressed in a reflective vest and gloves. The bicycle has a helmet and bags attached. In the background, there is a scenic view of green hills and distant mountains.

A person stands next to a stone monument at a beachfront area. The monument features an inscription in French, commemorating the Canadian regiment "Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal." The person is wearing athletic gear and holding a bicycle helmet. The ocean and cloudy sky are visible in the background.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Next Thursday, #GlowRides are bringing communities together to call for safer cycling for women. From glitter to glow sticks, every ride helps shine a light on why #MyRideOurRight matters. 🧡 Find your local ride and get involved at cyclinguk.org/glow-rides

A group of cyclists riding at night with bikes illuminated by colorful lights. The text on the image reads "Cycling UK" and "1 week to glow!" Logos for Altura and CatEye are visible.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Can dedicated cycle lanes improve quality of life? Glasgow’s South City Way features 3km of uninterrupted cycle lanes, connecting Queen’s Park with the city centre. Residents tell us how it’s changing everyday life. Explore all 11 examples from our Route Forward report: cyclinguk.org/route-forward

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

✨ Over 70 glow rides are registered for 22 October! Join a ride near you and help shine a light on safer streets for women as part of our #MyRideOurRight campaign. No ride nearby? Why not host your own, find a ride or get involved 👉 cyclinguk.org/glow-rides

A person riding a brightly decorated bicycle on a rainy street at night. The bicycle is adorned with colorful lights and accessories. The image features logos and text for "Cycling UK," "Altura," and "CatEye" with the phrase "Ready set glow!" displayed prominently.

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

🍂 Crisp air, golden leaves and quieter trails… autumn is calling. From the Pembrokeshire coast to the Sperrin Mountains, Galloway and the Yorkshire Dales, we’ve picked 10 of the best places for cycling this autumn. 👉 cyclinguk.org/autumn-destinations

A person cycles along a sunlit path surrounded by trees. The ground is covered with fallen leaves, and the trees are partly covered in green foliage. Dappled sunlight filters through the branches, creating a warm, serene atmosphere.

A person stands beside a touring bicycle on a hilltop, looking out at a landscape with fields, trees, and a distant town. The bicycle has panniers and a red helmet is worn. The sky is overcast.

Two people are cycling on a narrow road through a hilly, rural landscape with brown grass and shrubs, under a cloudy sky. The scene is expansive and open, with rolling hills in the background.

A group of people is leisurely cycling on a forest trail. The path is lined with tall, green trees and covered in leaves. The cyclists, wearing helmets, appear to be enjoying a casual ride in the natural setting.

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

🧡 Our Connecting Communities programme receives funding from the Scottish Government People and Place grant, administered and supported in the south-east of Scotland by SEStran.

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

A cancelled bus route might not sound like the start of a cycling story, but for Sophie, it was... Through our Connecting Communities programme, she received support with routes, ride buddies & an e-bike loan, helping her to ride to work. 👉 cyclinguk.org/cc-sophie

A person stands beside a bright yellow Giant bicycle under a well-lit metal shelter. The bicycle has a black bag on the rear rack. The background features a metal fence and dim lighting, suggesting it is nighttime. The person wears a helmet and a reflective strap.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🗣️ “Improving safety for cyclists means more than painted lanes. It’s about streets that feel safe and welcoming for everyone.” #GlowRides returns on 22 October to highlight why too many women feel unsafe cycling after dark. Why these rides matter: cyclinguk.org/ready-steady-glow

A person in a reflective vest and helmet is riding a bicycle adorned with string lights during a nighttime cycling event. The street is lively with other cyclists and lit shops in the background.

A group of people cycling on a wet, cobblestone street, wearing colorful jackets and helmets with lights. The scene is festive and takes place at night near storefronts.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Last week, we were at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, meeting MPs, ministers and partners to talk about cycling, active travel and safer streets. From glow rides and women’s safety to e-bikes and safer transport, we’re keeping cycling firmly in the conversation. cyclinguk.org/campaigns

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

At Cuerden Valley Park, improvements have made it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle, including one local resident who uses a recumbent trike. It’s one of 11 case studies in our new 'Route Forward' report, showing what’s already working across the UK. 🧡 cyclinguk.org/route-forward

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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

Ymunwch â ni i Gerdded a Thrafod yn Llandudno! Croesawn ymrwymiad Plaid Cymru i roi teithio llesol wrth galon system drafnidiaeth Cymru. Mae ei gyflenwi’n allweddol. Dewch i ddweud eich dweud ar seiclo, cerdded a thrafnidiaeth gyda Mark Hooper AoS ac eraill. 📍 Cyfarfod tu allan i Venue Cymru

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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 👇

activetravelengland.gov.uk

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

👉 Add your name to our letter to let the Prime Minister know you agree: action.cyclinguk.org/page/198980/...

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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

We are grateful to Glasgow City Council for supporting the Cycling UK Connecting Communities project in Glasgow, funded by Transport Scotland through the People and Place Programme and administered by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.

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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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