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As part of Cycle SOS’s new initiative to encourage road users to consider cyclists as real people, with real stories, we’re speaking to everyday cyclists to hear their own experiences of life on the road. This week we spoke to Helen Upton, a speech therapist, Putney resident, and mother of two. Tell us a bit about yourself… I’ve worked …
As part of Cycle SOS’s new initiative to encourage road users to consider cyclists as real people, with real stories, we’re speaking to everyday cyclists to hear their own experiences of life on the road. This week we spoke with Nigel Almond, an analyst and father of two, who was recently involved in a cycling accident. Tell us a bit …
Cycling is a great way to let off some steam, to enjoy the scenic countryside, or to commute to work. But for those of us who cycle regularly, it isn’t surprising to learn that there remains some ignorance over the rules and rights enjoyed by cyclists on the road. A recent survey held by ‘eBikes Direct’ of 1000 motorists, found …
Cycle SOS is proud to announce the launch of Real Lives. Real Cyclists: a campaign which brings attention to the experiences and lives of the millions of cyclists who take to the roads of the UK every day. Many drivers might be tempted to see cyclists as nothing more than a nuisance, or – worse – just as statistics. Cyclists …
W is for wet-wipes, the commuter’s friend What to wear to ride your bike to the office, whether to get changed and how to transport your clothes is all part of the daily conundrum of cycle commuting. Not to mention staring down the strange looks from colleagues as you stroll through the office in your finest Lycra. One of the …
B is for breakfast When you first start cycle commuting there is a natural assumption that you will save money on fares and fuel, but quickly you will realise the cash your car used to guzzle is now being guzzled by your own permanently ravenous gut. Cycling can burn as much as 500 calories in just 30 minutes! Ride to …
1. Timings How long is your commute? For most people, the answer to this question changes every day — sometimes it’s 15 minutes and sometimes it’s two hours – on the same route! Traffic, roadworks, diversions, dreaded ‘signal failures’, train delays and strikes can all affect the length of your journey. But cycling is an easy way to bypass this …
The metrological winter has come to an end, and this coincides with the most exciting time of the cycling season. The end of February, March and April sees four ‘Monuments’- the Cobbled Classics; the Ardennes Classics; and two of the greatest week-long stage races. Put simply, it’s two months of cycling saturation and being glued to the TV screen (if …
With the number of journeys made by bike in London having doubled to over 600,000 every day — it’s never been more important to spread the message of proper cycling maintenance. To do our bit, Cycle SOS teamed up with Cycling Weekly on a cold February morning at the popular London cycling café, Look Mum No Hands, to set up …
The City of Lancaster Triathlon club allows young people, between the age of 8 and 18, to engage in multi-sports such as triathlon and modern pentathlon. Control, observation and anticipation skills are fundamental skills not only in a triathlon environment but also while cycling on the roads. In supporting the COLT Juniors through sponsorship, Cycle SOS are promoting the need …
