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30 Jan 2024

Cyclists in Warwickshire rode around the world during December as part of an initiative to encourage safe winter cycling.
 

30 Jan 2024

An  analysis of almost 380,000 people living in Scotland suggests that commuting by bike reduces the risk of mental ill-health.

30 Jan 2024

A North Yorkshire cycle shop, which has become one of the largest bike businesses in the area, is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary.

30 Jan 2024

For our latest retailer profile, we spoke with Dallas Wiseman from BikeWise & Run, a Ceredigion-based bike shop that has become a hub for cyclists in the region.

30 Jan 2024

New data from market research firm Mintel suggests the UK bicycle market could on the road to recovery, with sales of new bikes set to reach almost £1 billion this year.
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25 Jan 2024

With more than 500 cycle businesses having now signed up to its campaign for change to the Cycle to Work scheme, a delegation from the Association of Cycle Traders has met with All Party...

24 Jan 2024

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is taking enforcement action and warning consumers about a brand of e-bike battery – UPP – that has been linked to a number of...

16 Jan 2024

Walton Street Cycles, one of Oxford’s oldest bike shops, has been trading in the city since 1975.
 

16 Jan 2024

ACT Gold Member ICE Trikes has announced a new partnership announcement with British Cycling’s Limitless disability and para-cycling programme. This partnership will help to support the...

15 Jan 2024

An interesting article has appeared in Forbes reflecting many of the issues that ACT members will be experiencing – the challenges and opportunities that are currently...

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Looking for a favourite cycle route?

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News , Outdoor News

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If you are up for a challenging multi-day cycle route adventure or are simply looking for that leisurely bike ride for the whole family, there are a multitude of routes that make up the National Cycle Network just for you.

If multi-day bike rides are what you are interested in, then look no further.

Hadrian's Cycleway

With 174 miles of England's countryside, Roman forts, museums and attractive market towns this is a challenging adventure but one will impressive views.

Bath to Bournemouth

This route begins in Bath passing through the UK's longest cycle and walking tunnel at Combe Down. IF you are looking for a cycle trip that will take you along the Bournemouth beaches and stunning views of the Isle of Wight then look no further.

Oban to Campbeltown

Get your chance to explore the spectacular Scottish scenery with a physically demanding challenging hill climbing cycle route.

Are you interested in spring day rides?

Chew Valley Loop

This route takes you out of the busy streets of Bristol and into the Somerset countryside.

London's Docklands and Lea Valley

You can escape the bustling city and cycle from Greenwich Maritime World Heritage site to Lea Valley cycling along Regent's Canal towpath, a tranquil waterway in the heart of London.

Are you looking for an adventure that you can take with your family?

Comber Greenway, Northern Ireland

This seven-mile traffic free route follows the old disused railway from Belfast to Comber.

The Clay Trails, Cornwall

These trails consist of multiple routes so you have the freedom to go whatever distance you'd like.

Find out more about all the route that the National Cycle Network offers here

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