Cycling UK

The UK's cycling charity, enabling and inspiring more people to cycle more often since 1878. 🚲

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✨ Say hello to our bold new look! Our refreshed brand is all about inclusion, movement & momentum — for everyone.

🌅 A rising sun & bike cog: our new logo.
💬 'Ride with us': our open invite.

It's not just a rebrand — a movement.
👉 https://t.co/nR9BX07grE | #RideWithUs

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✨ Glow Rides are back! After a brilliant first year, communities across the UK are getting ready to light up the streets again. Women-led & open to everyone, Glow Rides highlight the need for safer streets & better cycle routes.Thinking of organising one? https://t.co/hI5zYXeren

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Nine years ago, @andyburnham told Cycling UK he wanted to make Greater Manchester a place where cycling was a genuine option for everyone. As Mayor, the Bee Network helped make that vision a reality. Now, as Prime Minister, we look forward to working with him.

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Thinking of giving it a go? We've got 148 years (and one day!) of experience helping people cycle with confidence, plus loads of tips and resources to help you get started at https://t.co/vW50POKQYh

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"It's guaranteed."

One of our favourite answers from Cardiff when we asked people why they cycled to work for #CycleToWorkDay

A reliable commute, a mood boost, or just the best part of the day. Everyone has their reason. What's yours? 👇

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👀 Quiz time! What year did we become Cycling UK?

📖 Read more about 148 years of Cycling UK history: https://t.co/23nb2Qj0fw

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🎂 Happy 148th birthday to us! Founded in 1878 as the Bicycle Touring Club, we’ve come a long way from penny-farthings! But our commitment hasn’t changed. We’re still campaigning for safer roads, better infrastructure and a better deal for everyone who cycles.

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CDF was created as a result. 25 years on, it’s still fighting for cyclists’ rights. Donate to help keep CDF fighting 👉 https://t.co/wM7ksuj4Fz

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In 2001, nine-year-old Darren suffered brain damage after a collision. The driver's insurer argued compensation should be reduced because he wasn’t wearing a helmet. The claim was defeated, but highlighted how legal arguments could set damaging precedents for cyclists 👇

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🚲 This Thursday is Cycle to Work Day 2026!

Thinking about swapping four wheels for two? There’s never been a better time to give cycling to work a try.

Here are six reasons why you should give cycling to work a go this Cycle to Work Day 🚴

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Amsterdam may steal the spotlight, but Rotterdam's transformation could hold bigger lessons for Britain. Our Public Affairs Officer visited the city with cycling@teatime to explore how car-first planning is being reshaped around people and cycling 👇

https://t.co/Jm3UwhnySi

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Looking for something fun (and screen-free) to do with the kids this summer? Why not make this the summer they learn to ride a bike! Our step-by-step guide makes it simple to teach them without stabilisers 👇

https://t.co/ihcJ0mJgnh

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Which belt-drive bike is best for bikepacking?

Cycling UK member Henriette wanted a low-maintenance ride for dirt roads and off-road adventures, with no chain or derailleurs. Our Bike Finder experts explore the options 👇

https://t.co/q3jTFRQOVJ

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☀️ Our Summer Raffle is now live!

Win £2,000 + Vitus or Pinnacle bike worth up to £800, along with plenty of other fantastic prizes. More than that, every ticket helps support our work to make cycling safer, easier and more accessible for everyone 👇

https://t.co/jTKl9t46Np

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Cycling UK member Peter's Mid Wales bikepacking adventure uncovered one of the UK's only two surviving underground waterwheels, with wild swims, mountain views and plenty of adventure along the way. Read his Travellers' Tale 👇

https://t.co/pvH5yMYK5j

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For 25 years, the Cyclists' Defence Fund has defended cyclists' rights. Donations power every case, the next could happen tomorrow. Donate today to help us be ready and receive a limited-edition Dave Walker CDF mug 👇

https://t.co/VhNBfvHzMu

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Where would you disappear to if you had a week on your cycle? 🌿

For our Media Manager Joshua, it was the Second City Divide: a 340-mile adventure from Glasgow to Manchester through forests, gravel trails and wild landscapes 👇

https://t.co/89wLKBVCIg

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🥤 Can you drink from your bottle without slowing down? Or eat a snack while keeping a steady line?

Planning longer rides or your first sportive? Learn how to eat and drink confidently while you're still pedalling 👇

https://t.co/ZOLj7x248W

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“I wanted to make bike repairs really normalised.”

With support from our Big Bike Revival programme, mechanic Cath launched Cog Nation in Birmingham, bringing free Dr Bike sessions and learn-to-fix workshops into the community.

Read her story 👇
https://t.co/4kmgxBpAqJ

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Where's your favourite coastal ride? 🌊

Sea views, traffic-free trails and ice cream stops... we've rounded up 12 of the UK's best coastal cycling routes to inspire your next adventure 👇

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One challenged decision can affect thousands of cyclists.

We're currently supporting a live case involving a legally compliant e-bike seized & destroyed by police, showing why the Cyclists' Defence Fund is needed. Help keep CDF ready for the next challenge. Donate in comments 👇