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The Fate of Para-Cycling 2020

Will Para-cycling make it into the 2020 Paralympic games? The final verdict on which sports will feature in the Tokyo games will be made at an international Paralympic Committee governing board meeting in Abu Dhabi with their decision being announced tomorrow. 16 sports already had their places confirmed back in October and the committee say there will only be a maximum of 23 sports that make up the Paralympic programme. Cycling’s Late Submission: The UCI, cycling’s governing body submitted an application for inclusion after the deadline and as a result of the late submission; it was not considered before the… Read more

30th January 2015 0

Work and School Cycle Storage

Have you heard of a M.A.M.I.L? No? Neither had we. Thanks to the boom in cycling over the past couple of years, a new special has been born. The MAMIL, a.k.a Middle Aged Man in Lycra is now a growing phenomenon. Whilst there has been a notable growth in cycling’s popularity with middle aged men, reports show that only around 2% of children regularly cycle to school. The main contributor to these figures being so low is the concern parents have over safety. In the Netherlands, where cycling is a huge part of culture, the number of children cycling to… Read more

26th January 2015 0

Benefits of Cycling for Beginners

Benefits of Cycling If you didn’t already know; regular cycling can help weight loss, lower stress levels and improve overall fitness. According to the NHS cycling is the third most popular recreational activity here in the UK and approximately 3.1 million of us ride a bike every month. Cycling is an appealing choice of exercise for many thanks to its flexibility in age and ability. Pensioners, toddles and with the help of some special equipment, disabled people can enjoy cycling.  No Time? Being able to fit exercise around our busy lifestyles is often a struggle but with cycling you can… Read more

21st January 2015 0

Is Derby the New Cycle Home?

Top British cycling boss Ian Drake has praised Derby’s city council for being a true flagship for how an informed and motivated local authority can make a real change to cycling and participation. Drake believes Derby could become the next “cycling medal factory” due to the hard work and councils influence to get young people on bikes not just for fun but for travel too. He also commended the council on their involvement with British Cycling’s Go-Ride programme where staff go into schools to provide coaching and racing sessions for Cyclo-Cross and grass track. Secretary of Derby Cycling Club, Dave… Read more

16th January 2015 0