Cornwall residents to be prescribed “cycling” on the NHS

Cornwall residents to be prescribed “cycling” on the NHS

Cornwall Council has recently announced it is to receive over £840,000 of government funding to use in trials of a new national scheme that enables health professionals to refer patients to walking and cycling activities. The funding, from the Department for Transport (DfT), will enable health professionals in Cornwall to prescribe cycling and walking activities…

We Went On A Bike Demo In London

We Went On A Bike Demo In London

Their name might be shocking, but the Stop Killing Cyclists campaign group certainly know how to capture attention. The London based campaign group take their initiative from the Dutch movement of the 70s called ‘Stop de kindermoord’ (stop the child murder). It’s certainly a direct approach to campaigning but their peaceful protests get results that…

London’s Bank Junction closed to cars and open to people
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London’s Bank Junction closed to cars and open to people

Today saw a major transport shift in the City of London as Bank Junction was finally closed to motorised traffic. Bought in by the City of London Corporation the ban, between 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, only cyclists and buses will be allowed into the junction for a trial period which will last 18…

UK Police Giving Away Free Gold Standard Bike Locks to Encourage Cycling
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UK Police Giving Away Free Gold Standard Bike Locks to Encourage Cycling

There are many initiatives for getting more people cycling as an everyday transport. One we’ve just come across is from the British Transport Police which tackles the concern around bike theft that puts some people off of cycling to a station rather than driving, incase their bike gets stolen while they are away at work. Police…