Tag Archives: COVID-19

Insync Bikes is accelerating production of affordable family bikes as it prepares for a summer of activity boosted by the pandemic cycling boom. The brand, part of Indian-owned Hero Cycles, is urging independent bike dealers to get in touch to secure models from its ranges as it anticipates delivery of …

Cycling UK has developed the Cycle Friendly Places accreditation scheme to enable hospitality and accommodation providers in Kent, Norfolk and Cornwall to access resources and knowledge to make their businesses attractive to those looking to combine cycling and holidays. Cycling UK’s experience project manager Jonathan Sparks said: “With self-contained holiday …

Muc-Off is ‘breaking new ground’ in the pro peloton by providing EF Education-NIPPO with a custom helmet design. The helmet pays tribute to the work done by essential workers throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with the designs featuring names of key workers nominated by the EF Education-NIPPO team. EF Education-NIPPO …

Scotland has seen a surge in the number of people cycling in the past 12 months, according to data from the nation’s cycling organisation. Statistics released today, 6th April, by Cycling Scotland show 47% more cycling journeys were recorded between 23rd March 2020 and 22nd March 2021 compared to the …

The Cycle Show has cancelled its 2021 event, stating it is “no longer viable” to go ahead with this year’s iteration. The event, which was due to take place in tandem with the London eBike Festival from 25th-27th June at Alexandra Palace, would have been the first Cycle Show to …

A Greater Manchester COVID-19 recovery survey has found almost half (47%) of respondents want to keep on walking and cycling more often once the pandemic is over after positive experiences on bike and foot during lockdown. Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) network intelligence data has also shown that cycle trips …

Organisers of Mountain Mayhem have cancelled the 2021 event. A statement on the website said that despite the Government’s latest roadmap announcement, the event will still not be able to go ahead this year. “Unfortunately there are still too many variables for Mayhem to go ahead this year,” said Jill …

Research by the Health Foundation has highlighted the link between the quality of transport and the country’s health. Examining the impact of the pandemic, the research has noted that national lockdown measures have had a disruptive impact on the use of transport. Levels of car use fell to a third …

Halfords has updated the market on its recent trading performance, with full year profit before tax expected to be within the range of £90 million-£100 million. The board has therefore taken the decision to repay in full £10.7 million of furlough income received, and the profit range is after this …

James Groves catches up with Sarah Mitchell, who joined Cycling UK as CEO in October