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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

Taking on the Coast to Coast

Coast to Coast Challenge

Coast to Coast. 153 miles. 3 Days. 2 wheels. 1 amazing charity. In just three days’ time a team from Direct2U, supported by Pandion Cycling, will be taking on their toughest challenge yet – a three day bike ride from coast to coast. The 12 man team includes Peter Hargreaves, Neil Higgitt, Greg Higgitt, Paul Mainprice and Charlie Hargreaves from Direct2U. The Coast to Coast challenge came about during a meeting we held to think of ways we could increase our support for our chosen charity Promise Dreams. At Direct2U we decided a few years ago to support a charity as… Read more

14th September 2016 0

Summer Cycling in the Capital

Many have us have probably spent most of the sunshine this year gazing out of our office windows wishing we could be outside. Some of have also felt the guilt of not making the most of the time we do have outdoors. A few of us have probably considered walking or cycling to work when the weather’s nice, but then never actually do it. There are some major changes happening to London’s cycle network and accessing bikes is now easier than ever – so what’s your excuse? Cycling in London is not only cost effective and beneficial health wise, it’s… Read more

29th May 2015 0

Why wear a helmet?

Ever ridden a bike without putting a helmet on first? Most of us are guilty of riding without full protection on but are you aware of the risks? There’s nothing like the feeling of the wind on your hair as you cycle in the country side on a hot summers day is there? This might sound very romantic but the truth is, you’re putting yourself in danger for little benefit. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself every time you hop in the saddle: 1. Is the risk really worth it? Crashes can happen to even the most… Read more

21st May 2015 0