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Market trends, Government policies and infrastructure updates for the bike trade

Endsleigh, cycleGuard partner to help students protect their bikes

A new partnership between Endsleigh and bicycle insurer cycleGuard is set to help students protect their bikes for less. The new scheme offers Endsleigh’s student policyholders a 15% discount on their bicycle cover. “We are delighted to see students back on campus after such a difficult academic year,” said head …

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TfL’s cycle hire scheme sees best September ever

TfL’s flagship cycle hire scheme is continuing to go from strength to strength with its highest September hires in its 11-year history, as increasing numbers of Londoners returned to the office. There were 1,219,804 hires during the month, an average of 40,660 daily hires – well above the 37,917 average …

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Cycling UK, OS Maps launch awareness film on how to wild camp responsibly

Cycling UK and OS Maps have launched an awareness film on how to wild camp responsibly, as part of their joint work to encourage more people to discover and enjoy the outdoors more responsibly. Featuring the youngest woman to cycle solo around the world, Vedangi Kulkarni, the short video available …

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Plans for Glasgow active travel network unveiled

Plans to build a city-wide network of active travel infrastructure for all parts of Glasgow have been unveiled. Released as part of a new strategy to promote active travel in Glasgow, the plans will add 270km of high-quality cycleways and improved footways along main roads in Glasgow. Intended to support …

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Views sought on new cycle hangars in Brighton and Hove

People who live in Brighton and Hove are being given the chance to have their say on the installation of 100 new cycle hangars in the city. The hangars would be used for residents to park their bikes securely near their homes where they don’t currently have space. Residents are …

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Road casualty stats show cycle infrastructure investment ‘must not be limited to towns and cities’

Cycling UK has responded to the latest road casualty statistics published by the DfT, which reveal an increase in cyclist fatalities on rural A roads, with 43% more cyclists dying on these roads for every mile cycled in 2020 compared to 2019. On urban A roads, by contrast, the fatality rate …

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E-scooter and e-bike trials to extend across Cambridge and Peterborough

Plans to extend e-scooter and e-bike trials across Cambridge and Peterborough received the green light from members from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority board last Wednesday, 29th September. Recommendations to extend the ongoing e-scooter trial in Cambridge until March 2022 to continue learnings received approval, as did recommendations to expand …

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New secure cycle parking set for Colchester town centre

Plans for a new indoor secure cycle parking located in Portal Place have been approved by Colchester Borough Council’s planning committee. The plans look to deliver premises that provide secure parking, to encourage those working or visiting the town centre to cycle into town. The site will be able to …

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Dott to further growth with e-bike launch and rollout into the Netherlands

Dott has announced plans to further its growth with the launch of a new e-bike and the appointment of a Netherlands general manager. Dott will launch its new e-bike on 12th October in a milestone for the business as it expands its offer with new vehicles. Initially in Paris and …

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Inverness e-bike share scheme Hi-Bike launches

E-bike share scheme Hi-Bike has launched today, 1st October, in Inverness. The first phase of the scheme will see 30 electric bikes for hire in the city, with three charging stations and three virtual stations. The stations will be located at the Falcon Square entrance to the railway station, behind …

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