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Link to Commuting: 10 things I wish I'd known before I started cycling to work
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Commuting: 10 things I wish I'd known before I started cycling to work

Don't let misconceptions shape how you think about cycling to work, as Si Richardson explains

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Link to Millennials, Londoners, and Tuesdays on top in new commuter data from Strava
Commuters ride to work in London, the UK's most popular commuting city

Millennials, Londoners, and Tuesdays on top in new commuter data from Strava

UK insights comes as part of fitness platform's push for carbon emissions awareness and action

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Link to Commuting errors: 10 mistakes all cyclists make riding to work
Commuting by bike can be one of the most enjoyable parts of your day, but there are some things to watch out for

Commuting errors: 10 mistakes all cyclists make riding to work

From forgetting a spare pair of shoes to not planning a suitable route, there a whole host of things that can spoil a commute, but avoid these and you will transform your everyday lifestyle

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Link to Study: E-bike owners use their cars less, some get rid of their car completely
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Study: E-bike owners use their cars less, some get rid of their car completely

New research from Swiss university indicates e-bikes could reduce congestion and pollution in towns and cities worldwide

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Link to First Look: Orbea Diem urban commuter e-bike
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First Look: Orbea Diem urban commuter e-bike

Simon Richardson takes Orbea’s newest electric bicycle for a ride to see whether it makes cycling in the city easier

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Link to Orbea launch new Diem e-bike range for urban cycling and commuting
The new Diem aims to be a versatile bike designed for the rigours of city riding

Orbea launch new Diem e-bike range for urban cycling and commuting

Smart integration and a Shimano EP motor are the standout features of this new range of electric bicycles

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Link to Commuting by e-bike: 7 things you need to know
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Commuting by e-bike: 7 things you need to know

We take a look at whether a gravel e-bike really is the ultimate tool for commuting

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Link to Cycle to work: What's the best bike for your commute?
The best bikes for commuting

Cycle to work: What's the best bike for your commute?

Cycling to work can be a chance to train, explore, and save money. Here's how to pick a bike that will get the most out of your commute

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How to ride a fixie: A beginner's guide

After years of professional track riding, Manon Lloyd is the perfect person to talk us through fixed gear riding

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Link to Electrify your commute: How to cycle to work on an e-bike
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Electrify your commute: How to cycle to work on an e-bike

Many cyclists now commute to work by electric bike, but should you join their ranks? Here’s everything you need to know about commuting by e-bike

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Link to Everything you need to know about the Cycle to Work scheme
Cycle to Work schemes are designed to help employees who commute to work by bike

Everything you need to know about the Cycle to Work scheme

If you live and work in the UK, the chances are you can access a Cycle to Work scheme. But is it a good idea and what are the risks and rewards?

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Link to I can’t cycle to work, or can I?
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I can’t cycle to work, or can I?

Here is our case as to why you should shake up your daily commute to work and do it by bike

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Link to Brompton introduces 12-speed gearing to their folding bikes
The new gearing makes it possible to tackle steep climbs on a Brompton

Brompton introduces 12-speed gearing to their folding bikes

The new drivetrain combines derailleur gears and hub gears to achieve 12 separate speeds, twice the typical Brompton gearing

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Link to Seven out of ten people in England never ride a bike, government statistics show
Most respondents said safer roads would encourage them to ride more

Seven out of ten people in England never ride a bike, government statistics show

New nationwide survey reveals shockingly low cycling participation and crucially, shows how to fix it

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Link to Cycling to work makes commuters less likely to be prescribed anti-depressants, new study finds
Commuting by bike is linked to reduced prescription of anti-depressants

Cycling to work makes commuters less likely to be prescribed anti-depressants, new study finds

A study of almost 380,000 people shows that cycle commuters are 15% less likely to suffer from anxiety or depression

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Link to What causes road rage between cyclists and drivers? We asked a transport historian
Road sharing between cyclists and drivers is often a source of tension

What causes road rage between cyclists and drivers? We asked a transport historian

We’ve all heard it. Cyclists are ‘a nuisance’ and should clear the road ‘for those of us who pay road tax...' But where does this attitude come from?

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Link to How to replace your car with an e-bike
An e-cargo bike can replace your car for most journeys

How to replace your car with an e-bike

If you’re looking to go car-free, an electric bike may be exactly what you need

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Link to Top tips for commuting by bike in the winter
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Top tips for commuting by bike in the winter

Commuting by bike has many benefits but even for the hardiest of riders, winter can be a struggle, so here are some ways to make it more manageable

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Link to Jeremy Vine interview: I just couldn’t accept that I had to risk my life to get to work
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Jeremy Vine interview: I just couldn’t accept that I had to risk my life to get to work

Exclusive GCN interview: Vine on his viral cycling videos, the war on the roads and 'petrosexuals'

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How to lock your bike securely

Learn how to keep your bike safe with our urban security tips.

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Link to Gogeta flips the script with 'flexible' Cycle to Work scheme
Gogeta is mixing up how Cycle to work schemes can be used

Gogeta flips the script with 'flexible' Cycle to Work scheme

The new UK scheme offers a fresh take with a multi-use voucher that can be redeemed over 12 months

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Link to Businesses in France offering employees company e-bikes rather than company cars
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Businesses in France offering employees company e-bikes rather than company cars

More and more French employees are being granted access to e-bikes instead of company cars

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Link to ‘Plan for the motorist’ sparks controversy with British Cycling and other outdoor organisations
The Conservative Government in the United Kingdom have found theirselves at odds with the country's top walking and cycling organisations

‘Plan for the motorist’ sparks controversy with British Cycling and other outdoor organisations

British Cycling hit back at Rishi Sunak's plans which will serve to negatively impact cyclists in Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Link to In the US, bike trips increase 37% from 2019 to 2022
A new urban cycle path through the heart of Denver, Colorado

In the US, bike trips increase 37% from 2019 to 2022

A new study shows just how big the pandemic-driven increase in cycling was, and shows that participation has remained high in 2022

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