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Wednesday, 9 March 2016

£5m funding boost for cycling campaign

The Government's ambition for Britain to become a 'cycling nation' has been given an added boost with the introduction of £5m funding to the Bikeability Plus initiative.  The initiative was...…Read More...
Monday, 15 February 2016

ride2love: the new dating site helping cyclists find romance

Was Valentine’s Day a bit of a wake-up call for you? Do you spend more time with your bike than worrying about your love life? Or just want to meet...…Read More...
Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Wear a bike helmet? You may be risking your life

A study has found wearing safety equipment encourages dangerous risk taking behaviour, even in unrelated activities Dr Ian Walker and Dr Tim Gamble from the University of Bath’s department of...…Read More...
Tuesday, 12 January 2016

‘Wir fahr'n auf der Cyclebahn’ – Germany unveils initial stage of 100km cycling highway

The first 5km of a new cycling highway has been unveiled this month with plans to complete the other 95km dependent on additional funding. The route is exclusive to bike...…Read More...
Wednesday, 6 January 2016

If we’re to make the cycling revolution a reality we need to see tangible action

The Government released their road safety statement in December 2015 and already it has been lamented by many cycling enthusiasts for its lack of commitment to cycle friendly street designs. ...…Read More...
Monday, 28 December 2015

Unprecedented number of visitors to Cheltenham Spa train station in 2014/2015

If you were asked to name the busiest train station in the UK your immediate response may well be Paddington, London or Piccadilly in Manchester. You’d be wrong on both...…Read More...
Tuesday, 22 December 2015

‘Tis the season for cycling miracles! – Briton cycles from Australia to Lancashire to see his sweetheart at Christmas

We all get that warm feeling when we hop on our bike, get the car started or begin that final walk home on Christmas Eve in anticipation for the festivities...…Read More...
Friday, 11 December 2015

Cheltenham Bikes Christmas Tree care!

Now, as readers of this blog are aware, we are currently selling Christmas trees’ at our unit in Cheltenham. As some people may not be aware however, is your tree...…Read More...
Tuesday, 1 December 2015

Cheltenham Bikes to participate in Small Business Saturday

This Saturday Cheltenham Bikes will take part in the third annual Small Business Saturday initiative. The American concept, which crossed the pond in 2013, is in place to support local...…Read More...
Monday, 23 November 2015

Cheltenham Bikes offer free bicycle safety checks for Road Safety Week

In recognition of the 18th annual Road Safety Week, Cheltenham Bikes will be holding free bicycle safety checks for all those who visit their unit at Cheltenham Spa Railway Station...…Read More...