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Women’s Tour 2014: Cycle breakthrough

Marianne Vos victory in the inaugural Women’s Tour was predicted by many with some even hailing her as the best female cyclist of this era and perhaps of all time. Vos has accumulated many world and Olympic titles in cycling both on the track and on the road. She has also won medals seven times in cyclo-cross. Vos would be assumed to be a fiercely competitive woman however she has been noted to be a ‘gentle soul’ who takes her cat along to her races. However, when on two wheels Vos is an unstoppable force of nature, she outsprinted her… Read more

12th May 2014 0

2014 Grand Départ to Start in Yorkshire!

Yorkshire Cycling

Cycling is planting its ‘routes’ in Yorkshire for the 2014 Tour de France The 101st Tour de France is to begin in England, scheduled to start in Leeds, West Yorkshire on the 5th July. The event is said to bring opportunities to young people and schools across the country, with the aim of increasing the number of people who cycle in Britain. Just recently pupils from a secondary school in Yorkshire have been taking part in cycling events, introducing cycling to their PE curriculum. This year’s Grand Départ has been marked a step in the right direction towards creating a… Read more

7th April 2014 0

Reasons To Cycle To Work With Cycle Shelters Direct2U:

Reasons To Cycle To Work With Cycle Shelters Direct2U: Encourage yourself and employees to cycle to work with stylish and secure cycle shelters and reap the benefits!   Now that the weather has finally decided to brighten up, more and more people are being inspired to exercise outdoors. Instead of rushing to the gym before and after work, many are choosing to cycle there and back instead. Cycling to and from work is not only a healthy choice for the body, but also for the bank balance. Not only is exercising in the morning before work beneficial for the body,… Read more

18th March 2014 0

New Cycle Shelters at Midlands Train Stations

East Midlands trains are set to spend £2.5 million installing cycle shelter ‘hubs’ at Sheffield, Nottingham and Leicester stations, due to be open at the end of Summer. The cycle hubs will offer storage facilities for bikes and have changing facilities, toilets, bike repair tools and cycling information for customers. For cyclists in Sheffield who want to get their bikes services, repaired or to hire a bike, Russell’s Bicycle Shed will also be opening along with the cycle hub in May. Improvements will also be made to the access arrangements for cars, taxis and cyclists visiting the station. Work on… Read more

10th March 2014 0