A person rides a bicycle past a Shell gas station on a sunny day. The price display shows the cost of regular unleaded fuel. Nearby, another individual walks along the sidewalk. Large trees and a building partially obscure the background. The setting appears urban.

Rising fuel costs are changing travel habits⛽️ New YouGov research for Cycling UK shows 28% of drivers are walking/cycling more, with 15% considering it.

cyclinguk.org/news/more-people-turn-walking-and-cycling-fuel-costs-rise

Four days a week in the car… for a business built on nature.

Emma swapped car journeys for an e-bike and trailer with support from our Cycle Access Fund and cut down to one car at home.

“It just made sense… to arrive by bike.”

👉 Read more: cyclinguk.org/caf-emma

This is a comic-style illustration titled "How to Get Around" by Cycling UK. It depicts various modes of transportation. A person at a gas station notes that cars are "expensive." A train station is experiencing "strikes," depicted by two individuals standing outside. The bus is labeled as a "great option," but there might not always be one available. "Any motor vehicle" is shown stuck in "traffic." A cyclist at the bottom is riding peacefully, representing that cycling "saves money," is "healthy," "reliable," and can "bypass traffic." The Cycling UK logo is at the bottom right.

Sometimes getting from A to B stops being your choice.
Cycling puts it back in your hands. When you go, how you move, the route you take. Just you, on your terms.
With tube strikes expected soon and fuel prices continuing to rise, that autonomy matters cyclinguk.org/advice

📷 davewalker.bsky.social

With the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May approaching, what are parties saying on walking, wheeling & cycling?

At our cross-party hustings 6 parties agreed:
🚲 More cycling
🛣️ Safer streets (esp. women & girls)
🏗️ Better infrastructure & funding

cyclinguk.org/scottish-hustings

Rural path campaigns: where magic meets tarmac ----------↞↟↠---------- Rural path campaigns: where magic meets tarmac So you want a traffic-free path? You’re in for an interesting ride. Paths are magical things. On the face of it they are incr...

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Many rural communities want traffic‑free paths, but too many are stuck trying to deliver them...That’s why @lauralaker.bsky.social created the Rural Path Campaigner Toolkit, with real advice from communities who’ve made greenways happen.

Toolkit in comments 👇

"This wasn’t in the brochure.”

A shorter version of the 400km Wolf Way, the Wolf Cub still has plenty of bite, as Ian and three friends from the Chelmsford local group found out.

cyclinguk.org/wolf-cub

Four coffee stops. 17 miles. Not even lunch yet…

The 280km Royal Chilterns Way makes stopping part of the ride.

Routes like these are crafted. Read Robyn's adventure on Royal Chilterns Way and donate to help us create our next long-distance cycle route: cyclinguk.org/riding-rcw

Big thanks to Active Travel England for backing BBR over the next three years!

🚲 Want to get cycling but not sure where to start?

The Big Bike Revival offers free support, from repairs to confidence sessions and guided rides.

👇 Find events near you, meet your local officer and get inspired.

🔗 cyclinguk.org/bbr-events

Respond to the motoring offences consultation Proposed tougher penalties for driving offences could make our roads safer for cycling. Cycling UK’s Campaigns Manager Sophie Gordon explains how you can take part in the consultation before it closes...

🗣️ We are calling for stronger laws that reflect the real impact of road harm and improve justice for victims. Help us by having your say: cyclinguk.org/driving-offences

"This is a life taken away, not a broken wing mirror."

In 2019, Ryan was killed in a hit-and-run while walking along the B3267 in Cornwall. Struck, dragged 18 metres, and left in the road, he was later hit again.

The driver received a suspended sentence, driving ban and curfew.

🚵‍♀️ Saying yes to a ride you’re not ready for…

To mark turning 50, our Content Officer rode 252km through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains to the Sahara, despite never mountain biking before.

cyclinguk.org/atlas-to-sahara

"I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that Cycling UK’s long-distance adventure route has had a huge impact here on our business, the village and the area."

Help us create more Adventure Series cycle routes that inspire riders & support local economies across the UK: cyclinguk.org/route-appeal

A once-in-a-generation chance to rethink speed limits in #NorthernIreland

Proposals include 20mph limits in urban and residential areas and safer speeds on rural roads, making it easier to walk, wheel, and cycle.

Have your say by 22 April: cyclinguk.org/20mph-ni

#ActiveTravel

Worried your bike’s not cool enough or you’ll get left behind? Don’t sweat it, group rides are just riders figuring it out together.

📖 Learn the ropes, signals & tips in our beginner guide: cyclinguk.org/group-cycling

Free wills all year, not just for #FreeWillsMonth 🧡

Planning ahead is one of the most powerful ways to make a lasting difference. By leaving a gift in your will, you can help keep cycling thriving for generations to come.

Find out more at cyclinguk.org/legacy

Active travel is on the ballot 🗳️🚲
Join our online hustings in Scotland & Wales. Hear party plans + live Q&A.

📅 14 Apr (Scotland) 6–8pm
📅 15 Apr (Wales) 7–8:30pm
💻 Online | 🎟 Free

Register: cyclinguk.org/elections2026

🚲 If your bike (and confidence) has been hibernating, we’ve got you

The #BigBikeRevival is back for it's 11th year!

Free repairs, skills sessions & guided rides across England: cyclinguk.org/bigbikerevival

Funded by Active Travel England and delivered with community partners across the country

Two people, both in sunglasses, are smiling in front of Winchester Cathedral. One is wearing a helmet. The sky is partly cloudy.

📖 Which of Jane Austen’s stories would you love to explore by bike?

To celebrate Pride and Prejudice and 205 years since Jane Austen’s birth, Cycling UK members Gill & Graham cycled to the places she lived.

🔗 cyclinguk.org/jane-austen

A person rides a bicycle on a path beside the River Clyde in Glasgow. The background features the Clyde Auditorium, known as "The Armadillo," and the Finnieston Crane. The sky is clear and blue.

A group of people cycling through a park with tall trees and autumn leaves. Cardiff Castle is visible in the background.

We all deserve streets that are safe & welcoming, where cycling is easy, In Scotland & Wales, that’s not the reality. With elections ahead, tell candidates cycling must be a priority 🗳️

✉️ Email them now: 👉 cyclinguk.org/elections2026

Our Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Sarah Whitebread, responds to the new Better Connected Transport Plan, the government's vision for domestic transport in England, which was published today...

Our Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Sarah Whitebread, responds to the new Better Connected Transport Plan, the government's vision for domestic transport in England, which was published today...

🔗 www.cyclinguk.org/press-release/our-respon...

A person adjusts a bicycle next to a tent in a grassy field. A small tree with yellow flowers is nearby. Camping gear and food containers are scattered on a picnic table in the foreground. The setting is overcast, with trees visible in the background.

Two cyclists are examining a map while sitting on a stone wall. They are near medieval ruins in a grassy area under a clear blue sky.

Imagine your next km taking you farther than ever 🚴‍♂️

We’re building a new long-distance route… secret for now, but here’s a hint: big skies, remote trails, pure ride 👀

🧡 Sponsor a km & help bring it to life
👉 https://www.cyclinguk.org/long-distance-routes-appeal

🚨 Not an April Fool: since Jan 2022, the Highway Code ranks road users:

🏃 Pedestrians first
🚴 Cyclists & horse riders next
🚗 Drivers have most responsibility

Many missed the update, so key rules (passing distances, junction priority) are still ignored.

👉 cyclinguk.org/highwaycode

Riding from Mid Wales to London usually means the M4. Nick took the quiet route instead, over Rhiw Fawr, along the Wye, using lanes, towpaths and the National Cycle Network.

Watch his video & tips: cyclinguk.org/mid-wales-london

We’re thrilled @ategov.bsky.social is funding The Big Bike Revival for 3 more years 🚲

For over a decade, it’s helped thousands build confidence, learn skills and access free repairs, especially women and underrepresented groups.

More details soon...

Early election hustings in Scotland are giving a preview of what might be coming for #ActiveTravel

Lots of agreement on safer streets and more investment, but the real question is whether it actually gets delivered. One to watch 👇

cyclinguk.org/scotlands-early-hustings

New guidance on safer streets for women is a welcome step, but now it needs to deliver. With 9 in 10 women feeling unsafe at night, change can’t stop at words. Councils can act now: better lighting, safer routes, lower speeds. What happens next matters 👇

cyclinguk.org/ates-new-guidance

Our response to Active Travel England's Women and Girls Safety programme...

“Women deserve the same freedom to move as men, and we’ll keep pushing for action – because when we make cycling safer for women, we make it safer for everyone.”

🔗 cyclinguk.org/ates-response

#MyRideOurRight

A person wearing a helmet is sitting against a tree in a park, surrounded by yellow daffodils. Sunlight filters through the branches, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Clocks change this weekend = more daylight, better weather & the perfect excuse to get cycling 🚴‍♀️

Spring riding means brighter evenings & more variety in your routes

Check out why now’s the time to get back in the saddle 👇

www.cyclinguk.org/article/10-reasons-sprin...