We all know exercise is good for us but it’s not just our physical health that benefits, getting outside on your bike can do wonders for your mental health too. With the extra strain and challenges that we have experienced in light of the global pandemic, there are even more reasons for us to be ...
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Why I Cycle
Discover why people ride. Real stories of passion, purpose, and how cycling shapes lives from those in the saddle. Find out more.
Celebrating women and cycling
Looking back one hundred years to when the first women were given the vote in the UK, it is worth recalling the famous words of Susan B Anthony, the US suffragist and abolitionist: "I'll tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than any one thing in ...
Why I Cycle: An Interview with travel journalist & broadcaster Simon Calder
Our 'Why I Cycle' series is a great chance to hear from a few famous pedalling enthusiasts and find out about their love for cycling! For our latest instalment we managed to convince Travel Editor of the Independent, Simon Calder, to tell us a bit more about his love for two wheels. Read on to discover ...
Why I Cycle: An Interview with an Olympic Gold medalist
The next in our 'Why I Cycle' Series is Olympic track medalist Steven Burke who won gold both at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Now that the hysteria of the games has calmed a little we found a few moments to find out a little bit more about his love of cycling... ...
Why I Cycle: An Interview with the editor of Total Women’s Cycling
As part of our 'Why I Cycle' series we've been tracking down some of the UK's biggest cycling advocates, to find out what makes their tyre's tick. Today we're sharing our interview with Michelle Arthurs, the editor of the online cycling website: Total Women's Cycling. Alongside blogging about the country's latest cycling innovations for ladies, guess ...
Why I Cycle: An interview with Tim Moore
As part of our 'Why I Cycle' series we've been searching high and low for fascinating cyclists who share a similar passion for cycling the globe. This week we've managed to pin down British travel writer and adventurer Tim Moore, who over the years has seen his fair share of amazing cycling destinations. Time to read ...
Why I Cycle: An interview with Dr Dawn
To help us spread the wonder of two wheels, we've been pedalling the globe in search of interesting characters who are keen cyclists and who can help us celebrate cycling. Our first interview is with Dr Dawn, current star of 'SU4C Celebrity The Island' and best known for her work on Channel 4’s award winning ‘Embarrassing Bodies’ ...