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Why should your 2025 resolution include cycling?

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January is an exceptionally popular time to start or increase exercising, with around 12.5% of new gym memberships taking place in the month. However, around 80% of these new memberships get cancelled within the first month. The gym can feel daunting when you first begin. According to PureGym, “50% of non-gym members say they find the idea of going to the gym scary.” So what other exercises can you do to keep fit? Riding a bike Since 2020, cycling has become a favourable exercise choice. The hobby has many health-related benefits such as: There are many opportunities for a bike… Read more

14th January 2025 0

Get your Cycle Shelters Grant worth £15,000!

Cycle to work grants are now available! Get your free quote today!

Are you based in Greater Manchester? If so, You can upgrade your outdoor space today with an exciting Cycle shelters grant! They are a great idea for securing your bikes and keeping them secure when commuting to and from school, work and much more.. Don’t wait! Apply today Who is Eligible? You can apply for the cycle shelter grant if you are schools or education providers, NHS providers, small businesses or community organisations! This is exclusive to the Greater Manchester Community, funded to improve and encourage cycle parking in the region! Want to learn more? Click Here How to Apply… Read more

6th November 2023 0

New Award for UK Mountain Biking | Cycling

Scottish, Welsh and British Cycling have teamed up to create a UK wide Mountain Bike Leadership scheme. The award qualifies bikers to lead groups of people on mountain bike rides spanning a variety of terrains. As Welsh, Scottish and British cycling move to strengthen mountain bike leadership across the UK, the delivery of the award will make a gradual switch over to the new UK Mountain Bike Leadership Awards over the following 12 months. Jim Riach the corporate services manager at Scottish Cycling and founder member of the Scottish Mountain Bike Leadership Awards answers some questions about the new scheme:… Read more

12th December 2014 0

Tour of Britain: Cycling event to visit Hampshire

One of the world’s favourite and most famous free-to-view cycling events in Britain is destined for Hampshire. Organisers of the Tour of Britain have confirmed that they are bidding to route the race through the county. The city’s main attractions are its iconic landscapes, quaint towns and bustling cities. If successful, it will be the second time Hampshire has been visited in the event.  Famous cyclists such as Sir Bradley Wiggins and Dani King are rumoured to be among those battling it out through the competition. Dani King, an Olympic champion said “I think it would be a really cool… Read more

27th May 2014 0