Planning a cycling holiday, or first-time touring? We asked Saddle Skedaddle, who’ve been running group cycling trips since 1995, for their top tips on what makes a great ride. Advice: https://cyclinguk.org/cycling-holiday Routes to try: https://cyclinguk.org/adventure-series

Women deserve the freedom to move - yet many still feel unsafe cycling No one should have to choose between a busy road or a dark path. When cycling’s safer for women, it’s safer for everyone 🚲 👉 Donate or join: cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-right 'My ride. Our right' – supported by Cycle SOS

Everyday cycling, extraordinary impact in Ayrshire! Local orgs & shops are breaking barriers through our Cycle Access Fund. From Mapes of Millport’s recycled bikes to Arran Eco Savvy’s inclusive e-bikes. Thanks to SPT & all who keep Ayrshire rolling cyclinguk.org/cycle-access-fund/ayrshire-impact

🎄 Thinking of getting your child a balance bike this Christmas? They’ll learn to balance and steer before pedals even come into play. Find out what to look for to pick the perfect first bike. 👉 cyclinguk.org/balance-bike-guide

🌍 What’s your touring style — fully loaded and built for comfort like Andrew, light and foldable like Susanna, off-road and rugged like Cass, or fast and far-ranging like Josh? cyclinguk.org/touring-styles

💡Don’t get caught in the dark... As the days get shorter, make sure your lights keep you safe and legal. Find out what you need and when to use them at cyclinguk.org/lighting-regulations

How many Lidls are there in London? Cycling UK member Catriona knows, after visiting all 194 by cycling 550km in six days. 🗣️ “There was joy in exploring the contrasting roads across the city... and the Woolwich Ferry crossing was a delight.” Read her story: cyclinguk.org/lidl-adventure

Last week our Cycling Development Officer Gosia joined Nottingham’s glow ride, where 60+ women & allies lit up the city to show that safety & visibility matter for everyone who cycles 🚴‍♀️ 🔗 Full story: cyclinguk.org/nottingham-glowride 💡 Donate : cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate

We recently joined Freddie van Mierlo MP and Cllr Ben Higgins for a ride along our new Royal Chilterns Way route 🚴‍♂️🌳 Showing how great routes boost local economies & connect communities. We’re pushing for safer, better-funded cycling for all. 🔗 https://www.cyclinguk.org/pedalling-rcw

We talk about freedom of choice in transport, but what if that freedom isn’t as equal as it seems? At our Stormont event, behavioural scientist @ianwalker.bsky.social explored motonormativity — the bias that treats driving as the default and everything else as second-best. cyclinguk.org/stormont

What does your commute look like? For Oliver, an 80-minute rural ride became cheaper, safer and more enjoyable with an e-bike. With support from HITRANS and Moray Council, our Connecting Communities project is helping more people do the same. 🔗 cyclinguk.org/cc-olivers-commute

The wheels are already turning for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, with the SNP conference in Aberdeen setting the pace for the year ahead. Active travel didn’t take centre stage, but our Scotland Advocacy Lead was there to hear what was said and what wasn’t. 👉 cyclinguk.org/snp-conf-25

Free Wills Month may be ending, but your chance to make a difference is always open. Write your simple will for free with Cycling UK and help keep the joy of cycling alive for generations. Start today at cycling.org/legacy

We had an uplifting fun #GlowRide in torrential rain in #Eastbourne! See our @bespokeeb.bsky.social #GlowRide report: bespokecyclegroup.org.uk/2025/10/24/b... @cyclinguk.bsky.social

So much fun to be part of this ride! 💡🚲🌟 Thanks @infrasisters.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social @andycatlin.com 😃

🚴‍♂️ Trustees on tour! Our trustee rode the southern loop of the Royal Chilterns Way, taking in rolling hills, quiet lanes and classic Chilterns scenery. Feeling inspired? Grab the guidebook and poster to plan your own ride and uncover the route’s hidden gems. 👉 cyclinguk.org/royal-chilterns-way

Thousands of us lit up the night! ✨ We’ve been blown away by the number of #RightToGlow rides — thank you for putting #MyRideOurRight in the spotlight 🗺️ Find a ride near you: cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map 📸 Enter our Glow Up comp: cyclinguk.org/glow-up 🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate

Fantastic turnout for the @norwichcycling.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social #GlowRide here in Norwich - safe cycling for all #FeministCity

Great to be out the #Oxford #GlowRide with Cowley Road and Condors @cyclinguk.bsky.social tonight. #MyRideOurRight for women cycling

Amazing turnout for tonight's @cyclinguk.bsky.social glow ride! 90 riders set Norwich aglow calling for safer streets for women, especially after dark. #MyRideOurRight 📷 Claire Bullion

Thank you to everyone, including Rebecca from @cyclinguk.bsky.social, who braved the rain, and took the time to ride with us tonight on the Eastbourne Glow Ride. We lit up the night with our #RightToGlow, calling for safer cycling for everyone. Because when women can ride freely, we all can.

More photos from tonight's @cyclinguk.bsky.social glow ride. #MyRideOurRight 📷 Claire Bullion

Great to join the Glow Ride tonight. Women & girls should feel safe cycling any time of day. Cycle Sheffield & @cyclinguk.bsky.social are right to call for well-lit routes that put safety first. We’re building better footways & segregated cycle lanes — safer streets for everyone

Lots of people joined SPACE for Fenham and Arthur's Hill on their Glow ride last night as part of the @cyclinguk.bsky.social "My ride. Our right" campaign to call for safer streets. See pictures from the event and a video explaining what it was about in the gallery below.

We joined our friends from SPACE for Fenham and Arthur's Hill on their Glow ride last night as part of the @cyclinguk.bsky.social "My ride. Our right" campaign. Find out what is was about and see pictures from the event in the video and gallery below 👇🏻

Great to see BBC coverage for our Glow Ride last night - here and on 3 Counties Radio this morning at 7.15am. Look out for lots more pictures and videos on the way! @cyclinguk.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Well done to our #RightToGlow riders who managed to get round part of the Green Ring and back to town before the deluge! Thanks to South Herts @cyclinguk.bsky.social for organising.

What an absolutely amazing event!! Fantastic to see such a great turnout and so many people supporting this important campaign to make cycling safer for women, and therefore for everyone! #MyRideOurRight #RideTheNight #InclusiveCycling @cyclinguk.bsky.social

At the Conservative Party Conference, talk of renewal and growth dominated — but what about active travel? Our latest blog looks at how cycling and walking featured, and what it could mean for future transport plans. 👉 cyclinguk.org/conservative-conf-25

For Sarah, retirement didn’t mean slowing down – it meant taking on the world by cycle. What began as one solo trip down the Pacific West Coast became 25,000km of slow travel through the Americas, Europe, and beyond. Read her story 👉 cyclinguk.org/sarah-retirement

Tonight, we glow for #MyRideOurRight As we light up the night for our #RightToGlow, we’re calling for safer cycling for everyone. Because when women can ride freely, we all can. Help keep the glow going by donating at cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate

Tomorrow we light up the streets for our #RightToGlow Share your glow-ups & rides with #MyRideOurRight + #RightToGlow — tag us so we can see your shine! 🗺️ Find a ride: cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map 🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate 🔦 Glow up comp to win KNOG lights: cyclinguk.org/glow-up

🗣️ “Leaving a gift to Cycling UK in my will is the best way to honour what cycling has given me.” — Mr Millington, Cycling UK member. Write or update your will for free with Octopus Legacy, and help ensure cycling’s joy continues for generations to come. Find out more at cyclinguk.org/free-wills

🪔✨ Happy Diwali! ✨🚲 As the Festival of Lights begins, we’re celebrating the brightness and hope that cycling brings. Whether you’re lighting up your bike for an evening ride or spending time with loved ones, we wish you joy, peace and safe journeys. cyclinguk.org/diwali

🤖 Would you trust a driverless taxi to spot you while you’re cycling? Waymo plans to bring autonomous taxis to London by 2026, but are our streets ready for robot cars? 👉 cyclinguk.org/driverless-taxis

Nearly 500 media mentions and counting! ✨ Glow rides are lighting up the nation, and this Wednesday, they’ll shine even brighter across the UK. Join the #MyRideOurRight movement... 🗺️ cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map 🧡 Donate: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate The glow rides are kindly supported by KNOG

When the route connects, everything flows... We joined Cardiff Cycle City and locals on Cycleway 1 for a celebration ride showing how connected paths give people real choices for everyday travel. 👉 cyclinguk.org/cardiff-cycleway

What if your commute could be the best part of your day? Cycling is efficient, affordable, healthy and fun. Our A–Z of cycle commuting is packed with real-world tips for everyday riders. 💬 Got your own commuting tips? 🔗 cyclinguk.org/cycle-commuting

We’ve teamed up with KNOG for a glow-up competition, celebrating the best-dressed bikes lighting up #GlowRides across the UK ✨ 💡 Decorate your bike – fairy lights, glow sticks, whatever makes it sparkle 📸 Snap a photo 👉 Enter at cyclinguk.org/glow-up

Sometimes the best rides start with a simple idea. When Cycling UK members Andrea and Bill heard about Nick Cave’s ceramics exhibition, they turned it into a cycling trip. 🔦 Read their journey and join our community. Free KNOG lights worth £34.99 when you join: cyclinguk.org/voorlinden-museum

❤️‍🩹 After a triple heart bypass, Peter got back on the bike. With help from our Connecting Communities programme, Nestrans and Aberdeen City Council, he now leads friendly rides in Hazlehead Park, helping others find joy and connection on wheels. 🔗 cyclinguk.org/cc-aberdeen-peter

🍂 Autumn’s here, but you don’t need a big budget to keep pedalling. Stay warm, dry and visible with seasonal essentials for under £100 — from mudguards and lights to layers that won’t weigh you down. 👉 cyclinguk.org/autumn-on-a-budget

🚲 How can we expect more people to cycle? BTP won’t investigate bikes left for over 2 hours or worth under £200. We’ve written an open letter urging them to rethink this low-risk, high-reward approach to bike theft. 🧡 Help us fight back: cyclinguk.org/btp-donate 📜 cyclinguk.org/btp-open-letter

📰 Read all about it! Our #MyRideOurRight glow rides are lighting up the nation, featured in 190+ outlets from The i Paper and Telegraph to LBC and Metro 🗺️ Find a ride near you: cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map 🧡 Can’t join? Donate to keep the glow going: cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate

They’re here! 🎉 All Cycling UK route guidebooks now available, including Marcher Castles Way 🏰 Plus, our Adventure Series art prints are designed with Ordnance Survey to bring your adventures home. 👉 shop.cyclinguk.org

As the Green Party held its biggest ever conference in Bournemouth, our Head of Policy and Public Affairs was there to listen in and explore what the conversations could mean for active travel. 🔗 cyclinguk.org/green-party-conf-25

Ever wondered how to tour together when one’s cycling and the other’s driving? 🚴‍♂️🚗 Chris & Christine did just that, travelling from Mizen Head to Malin Head — stunning views, pub nights and plenty of shared memories. Would you try an adventure like this? 💭 👉 cyclinguk.org/car-bike-tour

What if the secret to stronger climbs and faster recovery wasn’t more miles, but a yoga mat? 🧘‍♀️ Mountain biker and yoga instructor Polly Clark explains how yoga boosts performance, prevents injury & helps you stay focused on tough rides. 👉 cyclinguk.org/yoga-guide

Ever fancied making your commute a bit more… aerodynamic? 🚀 Richard’s second-hand velomobile turned his 12.5-mile ride between Southampton and Winchester into a dry, comfy and head-turning journey. cyclinguk.org/velomobile

Light up the night for #MyRideOurRight ✨ Nearly 50 #GlowRides are happening across the UK, find one near you or organise your own. Can’t join? Donate today and help light up the night. 🗺️ cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map 💛 cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate