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18 June 2013 - 1:36pm

On two wheels with my new bike accessory – a toddler

As a single, carefree cyclist I had happily weaved through the traffic with few fears. Now I'm a parent it's taken my local CTC-affiliated cycle club to get me back on my bike, with my toddler on board..

12 June 2013 - 2:19pm

Bikes out the shed and into the Scottish sunshine!

Mechanics Abbi and Katy with a happy customer

Belles on Bikes - supporting women in Scotland to cycle for leisure, transport and sport

20 May 2013 - 4:12pm

Thousands Pedal on Parliament in Scotland

Around 4,000 cyclists gathered in Edinburgh on Sunday 19 May and rode to Holyrood to deliver an 8-point manifesto calling for more investment in cycling, slower speeds, and better facilities for cyclists on Scotland’s roads. Peter Hayman, CTC councillor for Scotland, pedalled with them...

1 March 2013 - 6:18pm

Roadworks - a test of priorities

Space for bikes and pedestrians is temporarily reallocated in Denmark

When road or building work requires space to be removed from the carriageway, who gives up the space? In Britain, roadworks often occupy cycle facilities, with no provision of alternatives.

24 October 2012 - 3:02pm

The 7stanes Mountain Bike Display Team 2012 Round Up

The CTC Insured 7stanes Display Team had another busy year in 2102. Over the six months from March to September, the team showed off their trials riding skills at 15 venues the length and breadth of Scotland - and even found time for a quick foray into Cumbria.

15 June 2012 - 1:45pm

Deans Community High School pupils meet Nigel Mansell

Deans Community High School pupils with Nigel Mansell

Pupils at Deans Community High School met the former Formula 1 star on 14 June but this time he was on two wheels instead of four. Nigel cycled through Livingston as part of a 1300 mile charity cycle ride from John O'Groats to Paris over 12 days, raising funds for Youth Charity UK Youth.

13 June 2012 - 12:21pm

Larbert High School S1 Cycle Roadshow

3 female pupils from Larbert High School with their bikes

Three hundred S1 pupils at Larbert High School tried out different cycling activities over three days to encourage more pupils to take up cycling and get involved in cycling activities. They also organised their first ever girls only mountain bike trip.

23 May 2012 - 12:23pm

Team UK Youth meet Middleden Mountain Bike Club

Middleden Mountain Bike Club meet Team UK Youth

Kirkcaldy based Mountain Bike Club met professional cycling team 'Team UK Youth' before they competed in the first round of the Halfords Tour Series. This was the first time the series has taken place in Scotland.

8 March 2012 - 4:57pm

CTC and the 7Stanes Mountain Bike Display Team

What do you get when you cross some (slightly crazy) trials riders and one (very brave) downhill expert with lots of large boxes, ramps and beams in an arena?

8 March 2012 - 2:24pm

Belles on Bikes – Looking for Female Volunteers

Bike Club is launching a series of leadership courses for women in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Providing female cyclists with the training required to encourage and support more women into cycling, the Belles on Bike course is perfect for anyone looking to learn something new and pass on their passion.

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