Meet the man behind the Royal Chilterns Way (and more) – Max Darkins, writer + route designer turning ideas into real-world rides. He shares his cycling life, gadget obsession, and why empathy between road users matters. 👉 cyclinguk.org/max-darkins

Fuel prices are still rising… so what can the government do? Our Head of Campaigns spoke to GB News about a simple idea: people need real transport options. Thinking of switching? Here are the financial benefits of cycling 👇 cyclinguk.org/financial-benefits

Wheel Good Dads rode 85 miles from the Tyne’s source to the North Sea, tracking how water quality changes, from clear mountain streams to pollution downstream. cyclinguk.org/source-to-sea

Elections are right around the corner in Wales and Scotland. This is a key moment for cycling. Let candidates know you want safer streets and better cycling routes. It only takes a few minutes to take action. 👉 https://www.cyclinguk.org/campaigns/elections-2026

It’s #LocalBikeShopWeek, show your local bike shop some love 🧡 They fix the mystery creaks, get you rolling again, and somehow always know what you need. 👇 Tag your go-to shop and give them a shoutout Discover your local bike shop at localbikeshopweek.uk

🚦 One week to go until Scotland & Wales head to the polls. What are parties promising on active travel? 🚴‍♀️ Wales 👉 cyclinguk.org/wales-mano-26 🚴‍♂️ Scotland 👉 cyclinguk.org/scot-mano-26 Your vote shapes how we get around.

For years, disconnected planning has left cycling & public transport less viable, with cars the default. Now, the Government’s Better Connected strategy focuses on joined-up journeys & real travel needs. 👉 What this means for cycling: cyclinguk.org/transport-strategy

It’s not about ditching the car, just making smarter swaps where you can. With fill-ups now £87–£105 😅, those short “I’ll just drive” trips? They add up. Swap a few for a bike = less fuel, less wear, no parking. 👉 It all stacks over time: cyclinguk.org/financial-benefits

#BikeWeek is nearly here. 8–14 June 2026, a week-long nudge to ride more, feel better, and make greener choices. However you roll: 🥐 host a brunch 🚲 join a session 💚 swap a short car trip for a ride Ride with us: cyclinguk.org/bikeweek

What are Wales’ political parties saying about active travel ahead of the Senedd elections? We teamed up with Living Streets and Walk Wheel Cycle Trust to hear directly from candidates on how they’d enable more people to walk, wheel and cycle if elected. 🔗 cyclinguk.org/senedd2026-hustings

Elections are right around the corner in Wales & Scotland. This is a key moment for cycling. Let candidates know you want safer streets and better cycling routes. It only takes a few minutes to take action. 👉 cyclinguk.org/elections2026 #ActiveTravel

The unspoken language of cycling 🖐️ Hand signals and calls are essential on group rides to keep everyone safe and in sync. Learn the basics with our beginner’s guide 👇 cyclinguk.org/hand-signals

🔥Hell of the Ashdown = 94km, 1,600m+ climbing, and a steady stream of leg-testing ramps from Toys Hill to Kidd’s Hill (aka The Wall). It doesn’t shout. It just quietly builds, bite after bite, through the High Weald. Download the GPX: cyclinguk.org/weekender-hell-of-ashdown

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

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

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

🚲 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

"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

📖 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

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... 🔗 https://www.cyclinguk.org/press-release/our-response-governments-better-connected-transport-plan

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

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 👇 https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/10-reasons-spring-ideal-time-cycling

From just 4 years old, cycling has been part of Robert’s life. “I would go to school on Monday and show my friends where I’d been on Sunday.” After over 50 years of membership, he’s leaving a gift in his Will so future generations can enjoy the same joy: cyclinguk.org/legacy

Fund a km and help bring a new long-distance ride to life. Get early access, GPX, rewards and more. Every £1 is matched 🧡 Support: https://www.cyclinguk.org/long-distance-routes-appeal?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=routes-appeal-25

☀️ Spring’s right around the corner, but is your bike ready? Quick clean, check tyres, brakes and gears. Our guide can help. Where’s your first ride this spring? 👉 cyclinguk.org/bike-spring-ready

📉 England and Wales face a huge road repair bill. The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) reports it would cost £18.62 billion and take 12 years to fix all local-authority-controlled tarmac. BikeRader has the full story: bikeradar.com/news/asphalt-industry-alliance-alarm-report-2026

Across Scotland and Wales, we need more choice about how we travel with elections approaching, now’s the moment to make cycling a political priority 🗳️ ✉️ Email your candidates. 👉 Take action: cyclinguk.org/elections2026

What does an MP ride? 🚲 Fabian Hamilton, MP for Leeds North East and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking, talks us through his bike, why he rides, and his must-have ride essentials. cyclinguk.org/fabian-hamilton-mp What are yours? 👇

Planning a cycle trip across the water? 🚢 Taking your bike on a ferry is often as simple as rolling up, wheeling on board & riding off. From UK island hops to trips to Ireland, France, Spain and the Netherlands, the possibilities are wide open. 👉 cyclinguk.org/bike-ferry

I like discovering new lanes and seeing where they go!” After gruelling surgery, chemo, radiotherapy and moving, Sheila didn’t slow down. With a little help from her club, e-bike & friend, also recovering from cancer, she’s cycling further than ever. cyclinguk.org/sheila-ccc

Recent weeks show our reliance on cars, but cycling can help. Most 2024 journeys were under 5 miles, ideal for cycling. Swapping short car trips saves £, pollution & fossil fuel use. Safer roads matter, which is why backing #MyRideOurRight helps everyone. cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-right

🧡 This #FreeWillsMonth, help keep the wheels turning for generations to come. A gift in your will can help make roads safer, protect routes & rights of way, while inspiring more people to discover the freedom of cycling. Make your free will today: ccyclinguk.org/legacy