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Two men cycling in the dark in a busy city landscape

A guide to cycling in the dark

A family cycling over the ridge of a hill in the Chilterns, with another playing with a kite against a clear blue sky

How to plan a family cycling adventure

A man with white short white hair in a manual wheelchair crossing a zebra crossing on a quiet street in the UK on a sunny day

10 things you can do to help reduce air pollution today

Mother and daughter cycling along a traffic-free National Cycle Network path

Where to cycle with kids

Toddler with helmet and yellow coat on, riding a red bicycle

The benefits of cycling for children and families

Three women explore National Cycle Network Route 7 and the Lochs and Glens Way by bike and e-bike.

How to plan a cycling holiday

A pregnant woman stood smiling on a bicycle on the sea front in a helmet and coat while looking down at her toddler who is sat on the front of the bike and smiling up at her

Tips for cycling during pregnancy

Group of touring cyclists on tarmac path on cliff with white chalk to the side

8 top tips for choosing the right cycling insurance

Two girls scooting to school

9 reasons to cycle, scoot or walk the school run

Cycling through spring showers

A woman pushing a pram in a residential area on a rainy day smiling and looking down at a small child wearing a school uniform who is looking up and smiling back

How does walking and cycling help to protect the environment?

A cyclists rides through the snow on a shared path with walkers

Winterproof your ride

Two women walking and talking with bikes in winter

Our 2025 New Year's resolution ideas

How to cycle in the rain: Look after your bike and keep dry

Man Cycling Over Bridge In London

11 tips for winter cycling

Teach a child to ride a bike without stabilisers in nine steps

Woman outside in sunshine in a park with an ebike

Where to start with electric bikes: everything you need to know

Cyclist in red jacket on gravel path by estuary with green hills and trees to the side

Top maintenance tips for cycle touring

Group of cyclists at event

Set yourself a summer cycling challenge

Bike stored on apartment balcony

How to store your bike: Indoor and outdoor bike storage solutions

E-bike with battery on down tube

How to look after your e-bike battery: charging and maintenance

Close up of Barn Owl's face.

12 ways to support wildlife on the National Cycle Network

Robin on branch against blue sky.

7 animals that call the National Cycle Network home

A cyclist, walker, and person using a mobility scooter travelling a scenic stretch of the National Cycle Network in Wales.

11 accessible and inclusive walking, wheeling, and cycling groups in Wales

A group of children cycling along a traffic-free cycle route

What is a bike bus and how can I set one up?

A couple is shown standing with bicycles enjoying an urban stretch of NCN 745 at Maryhill Locks, Glasgow

Give it a Go: how to make walking and cycling part of your daily routine

View from behind of a woman and two children cycling on a bridleway across a wild, rough green space towards a woodland. The woman is wearing a large yellow backpack and her bike has two orange panniers and a further bag. Ahead of her, the children each have a small backpack and helmet. The weather looks mild and the sky is blue with clouds.

5 things I learned about bikepacking with kids

Mum riding bike with daughter on traffic-free path

5 tips for going car-free

5 strategies to encourage your employees to cycle to work

A brown, curly haired, medium sized dog looks out of the front of a cargo bike. The bike is being ridden by a woman wearing a cycle helmet. The pair are stopped at a 'T' junction in a residential area, both are looking at the camera. In the background are detached houses, mature gardens, green verges and parked cars.

How to cycle with a dog

Sanjay stands holding his new grey bike on tarmac outside Southampton Hospital. He wears a helmet, waterproof jacket, cycling shorts and work lanyard. Behind him are two ambulances and hospital buildings. Sanjay is smiling and the day is dry and bright.

Cycling to work: Sanjay’s 7 tried and tested tips

How to register your bike

Deepti smiling on her bike fitted with bags, on a gravel road beside open countryside, mountains and a loch in the distance.

Why you need to try bikepacking

Woman cycling in Scotland with woman sitting on bench

Experiencing eco-anxiety? Here's how walking and cycling can help

Two women share advice stood beside a bicycle

5 cycling kit hacks for beginners

Lady standing with bike in the sunshine. She is wearing helmet and drinking from a reusable bottle.

Walking and cycling through the menopause

Man sitting alone with his bicycle propped up on the railings next to him, overlooking a beautiful sunset on a canal in Cardiff.

Walking and cycling with cancer

5 ways to keep Scotland active in lockdown and beyond

5 ways to help your children stay happy and healthy during lockdown

Our guide to the best route planning apps

A snowy cycle path

Eight top tips for cycling in the snow

A man and woman holding their bikes, chatting as they buy fruit at a food market in London.

What is a 20-minute neighbourhood?

Cycle shelter

How to improve bike storage for offices and employees

People in gloves and scarves cycling in London during winter

8 ways to stay motivated for winter cycling

a family with young children ride their bicycles through a park on a sunny day

5 things you can do in your local area to help protect the environment

Lady in bright blue using a cane walking along a traffic-free path with a male cycling behind her.

Why cycling and walking are great for your mental health

walking on a path under autumnal trees

How to stay active during lockdown

two women sitting on their bikes having a conversation in the street in a Low Traffic Neighbourhood in London

What is a low traffic neighbourhood?

A young girl in school uniform, a winter coat and a helmet rides her scooter.

How to stay safe on the school run through the pandemic

Lady riding a bike and laughing

Cycling for beginners

A woman poses with an e-bike

9 reasons to ride an electric bike

A group of older people walking and smiling together

The ultimate guide to walking in your older age

man in shirt and tie with his bike outside office building

The Cycle to Work scheme explained

A man cycles in the rain in a city while wearing a high vis vest

Five myths about cycling and bad weather

person with a disabilty riding on the back of a tamdem

Cycling with a disability

A women cycles through birmingham on a warm sunny day

Hot summer: How to stay cool and fresh on your commute

People on bikes cycling in a London street

Why every day should be a Cycle to Work Day

Family with dad walking, daughter scooting and son cycling to school together in the sunshine

Walking or wheeling the school run

A young man cycles along a cycle route on a sunny autumnal day

Commute by bike with confidence

Woman with bicycle at a bike ride training course in a school playground with other adults cycling in background

Cycle training

Man in hat and scarf riding fold-up bike in city cycle lane with red double-decker bus in background

To shower or not to shower?

A woman packs her panniers on the side of her bike after doing some shopping

How to do your shopping by bike

Toddler riding a pink bike on a path through a park

How to choose your child's first bike and kit

Children walking across a road while a woman pushes a buggy in the background

Top tips for walking with toddlers and children

man and woman pushing bike at train station bike storage facility

Combining cycling and rail travel

bike mechanic using pump to inflate Tyre with children

How to clean your bike

Close up of a child smiling wearing a helmet on a traffic-free National Cycle Network route

Cycling safety for children

A group of people walking to work

How to use competition to change the way your staff commute to work

Man in red shirt and cycling helmet riding on cycle path through wooded park

How to start cycling to work

Three women chat outside of a car in a car park

Car clubs and car-sharing

Boy with scooter

Learn how to ride a scooter

People walking and on bikes crossing bridge in urban setting

Health benefits of cycling and walking

A woman packs her panniers on the side of her bike after doing some shopping

Bike accessories and clothing

people walking and on bikes using traffic-free path lined with trees

Advice on using shared-use paths

Mum cycling with child in bike seat behind her

Carrying children on your bike with bike seats and trailers

Woman in coat and scarf with earphones on walking across bridge

Mindfulness on your commute

Close up of bike frame and pedals

The M check for your bike in 11 steps

Person's hands locking blue bike frame to black railings using black D-lock

Bike security advice

Mum walking to school, holding hands with her twin daughters smiling at the camera

Walking safety tips for children

Little girl in pink helmet cycling past on a blue bicycle

Take fantastic photos of your child riding their new bike: our five top tips

Male and female coworkers cycling side by side

How to become a bike buddy

A woman cycling a dropped frame bike on a path with greenery on either side and blue skies above

The benefits of drop frames and finding the right cycle for you

Woman checking saddle and handlebars on bike

Setting up your bike

Why does the design of our streets matter when it comes to well-being?

Child and family member sitting on Walk Wheel Cycle Trust street design kit at street closure event

13 things you can do with your community to improve your street

A group of colleagues, two male and two female, posing near a canal with their bicycles

Walking or cycling to work is great for your health

family testing cargo bike

Cargo bikes for families - everything you need to know

Girl with scooter on as traffic-free section of the National Cycle Network

Top 10 micro-tips for families scooting to school

People on bikes cycling in a London street

Make your trips environmentally friendly

Girl with scooter on as traffic-free section of the National Cycle Network

Our top 10 reasons why you should scoot on the National Cycle Network

Man looking at Brompton bikes in shop window

Buying the right bike for you

man and woman pushing bike at train station bike storage facility

The benefits of being a cycle-friendly employer

Dad with daughter in bike seat and other child on own bike next to him

What you need to carry your toddler on a bike

Families drawing on the street of a street party closure

Organise a street party with your neighbours

commuter walking bike down the steps at Waverley station

Change the way your staff travel to work