Lightning and cows more deadly than 'killer cyclists', Olympic champion Chris Boardman says Road safety campaigners also accuse the Government of scapegoating cyclists with new crackdown Evening Standard · May 16, 2024
'I’ve been battered by the cycling community for wearing normal clothes, not to mention not using a helmet' - Chris Boardman on riding for utility, and sport Chris Boardman and author Tom Babin both advocate shifting the mindset away from tribalistic 'sport cycling' and 'commute cycling' to a more rounded approach Cycling Weekly · Apr 28, 2024
Jody Cundy Q&A: 'Strictly Come Dancing made me a stronger cyclist' The Paralympic legend tells Cycling Weekly about almost retiring in 2012, the time he borrowed a Porsche, and how dancing can make us all better cyclists Cycling Weekly · Feb 29, 2024
From the 'inhumane' to the wacky, six times the rules of cycling have been questioned For a sport so rooted (some might say stuck) in tradition, cycling can still surprise and baffle when it comes to rules Cycling Weekly · Feb 8, 2024
Brian Cookson Q&A: 'Chris Boardman winning in Barcelona was the only time I’ve ever cried at a bike race' Former UCI and British Cycling President tells Cycling Weekly about his time in cycling Cycling Weekly · Dec 7, 2023
Sport England tells its sports: funding will depend on fighting climate crisis Sport England, which invests more than £300m of public money every year, intends to ask sports to do far more to fight the climate crisis as a condition of receiving funding, the Guardian can reveal. The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023
Chris Boardman: Rishi Sunak must ‘stick’ with pro-cycling plans The Prime Minister is vowing to tackle a ‘war on motorists’ by curbing 20mph zones and low traffic neighbourhoods. The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023
Road casualties have become normal in Britain. But there is another way A parliamentary group has compiled 10 recommendations to make our roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023
'Well done Scotland!': Olympic legend praises hosting of Cycling World Championships A CYCLING legend has congratulated Scotland for its hosting of the UCI Cycling World Championships. The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023
He may not want to be, but Graeme Obree should be a superstar t was the moment I heard Graeme Obree talk about drinking pints and pints of water before he went to bed to ensure he would get up every hour to go… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2023
How do Tour de France riders celebrate their birthday at the race? Cycling Weekly chats to some of the people who have their special days throughout the Tour Cycling Weekly · Jul 14, 2023
Olympian Chris Boardman helps open new cycle network in Nottinghamshire town It is part of a multi-million pound towns deal Nottingham Post · Jul 3, 2023
Hope for better bike infrastructure as Active Travel England to be consulted on new housing estates Organisation will help deliver cycling infrastructure on all future large planning applications Cycling Weekly · Jun 1, 2023
Cycling is down nearly a quarter since coronavirus peak The decline has sparked fears the Government will fail to hit its target for increasing cycling activity. The Independent UK · May 3, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022 Men must learn how to make women feel safe while exercising Letters: Dr Kathy Dodworth says some men have no idea how intimidating their actions can be. Plus letters from Alison Chubb, David Winter, Frank Paice and Keith Irish
Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2022 Filippo Ganna smashes cycling’s hour world record in Switzerland Italy's Filippo Ganna shattered cycling’s hour world record in some style by covering 56.792 kilometres inside the time limit at the Tissot Velodrome in Grenchen, Switzerland on Saturday.
Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2022 Best gravel bikes for durability and speed when you’re out on the trail The gravel bike movement is accelerating - join the race with a bike that can conquer all terrains
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022 Spat at, abused and run off the road: why do some people hate cyclists so much? Bike riders have always faced aggression from car drivers. But they now find themselves on the latest front in the culture wars – with anger whipped up by the rightwing press
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022 Mike Burrows obituary Pioneering bicycle designer known for the Lotus 108, which helped win Britain its first cycling Olympic gold in 72 years
Liverpool Echo · Aug 24, 2022 18 'most notable' people from Merseyside areas A new study has revealed the "most notable" people from Merseyside areas, including iconic musicians, sporting heroes and acting legends
Liverpool Echo · May 30, 2022 Merseyside playing ‘catch up’ so roads aren't 'stuck' in the 50s The region is hoping to push ahead with improving its active cycling and walking infrastructure
Manchester Evening News · May 14, 2022 Walking and cycling projects in Greater Manchester get £13m boost - exactly how the cash will be spent The city region will also get a share of £1.5m to explore creating 'mini-Holland' cycling schemes
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2022 Promote safety benefits of low-traffic schemes, Boardman tells councils Head of Active Travel England says aim is to give neighbourhoods back what has been taken away
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 Walking and cycling schemes get £200m boost Transport minister Trudy Harrison said the investment will help create a ‘golden age’ for active travel.
Liverpool Echo · Apr 23, 2022 Celebrities you might not know have links to Wirral You may be surprised that some of these celebs hail from the peninsula