Roadies Cycles

15/03/2024

Ultimate symbol of the failure of UK government post-Brexit trade policy - to sign an agreement with Australia that allows them almost unlimited access to the UK market, but doesn't allow UK beef producers any reciprocal access.

Earlier this month, a firm tried to export British beef jerky to Australia only to be blocked by border controls.

14/03/2024

Sadly another one..... how many more will be killed here before something is done about it....
https://www.cambs.police.uk/news/cambridgeshire/news/2024/march/cyclist-dies-following-collision/ #:~:text=Police%20have%20named%20a%20woman,the%20junction%20of%20Splash%20Lane.

13/03/2024

Government has no credible plan for effects of extreme weather, says Committee on Climate Change

13/03/2024

About time these light fingered types got dealt with.... And the Transport Hub....ha blooming ha would have been more secure....but it never happened

Benjamin Hendy has been jailed for stealing two bikes in Huntingdon.

09/03/2024

Loads of Service Bookings coming in..... a lot are Pre -Event like Bikepacking, Audax and Sportive's ........and others are regular annual services

08/03/2024

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/mar/08/health-gains-of-low-traffic-schemes-up-to-100-times-greater-than-costs-study-finds?CMP=share_btn_url

Research looked at three London boroughs to value overall health benefits of active travel over 20 years at up to £4,800 per head

08/03/2024

New article saying in their "Plan for Motorists" government did a review of LTNs to try to show they're unpopular.

It actually showed people generally like them - twice as many locals supported LTNs as opposed ... so government try to bury the report.

Exclusive: Downing Street hoped study would strengthen arguments against LTNs and report was buried at first

01/03/2024

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/feb/16/readers-best-slow-travel-holidays

From Hydra to the Hebrides, our tipsters embrace life in the slow lane, getting off the beaten track on foot, by bike and even a donkey

01/03/2024

Heads up everyone.... don't leave your service work bookings too late, especially the annual service customers.....as I will be doing some event/tour support this year in France and Spain....so I won't be able to just fit you in adhoc...... Book in advance.... so as not to be disappointed

29/02/2024

https://www.cambs.police.uk/news/cambridgeshire/news/2024/february/cyclist-fighting-for-life-after-a1123-collision/

The collision involving a cyclist and a lorry took place at just after 7pm on 28 February

15/02/2024

Unsure how much space to give cyclists when passing in a vehicle? If you can't fit a Kia Picanto in the gap, you are probably too close. If you can't pass safely, wait until there is a safe space.
Highway Code Rule 163