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Cycling England’s high media profile helps to encourage individuals, families and communities back into the saddle.

We frequently contribute to breaking news and cycling features, offering spokespeople, case studies, research and opinion.

Our media campaigns are energetic and evidence-driven, using creative ways to engage the public and policy-makers with cycling. We tackle topics head-on, and our experts are leading national conversations on issues like safety, participation, obesity and training.

Click below to access the latest news and comment, as well as recent reports and factsheets.

For further information, journalists should contact the Cycling Office Press Office on 020 7260 2782.

Scheme of the Month - New Road City Centre Shared Space, Brighton


New Road in Brighton & Hove has been radically transformed into a shared space, offering two way cycle access, cycle parking and one way access for motor vehicles in the heart of the city centre. Adjacent to the Royal Pavilion and local theatres, New Road had improved cyclist permeability into the city-centre
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Personality of the Month - Andy Salkeld, Leicester City Council


What is your job or other main activity that involves cycling?
I am Cycling Co-ordinator in the Sustainable Transport Team of Leicester City Council and run the Leicester Bike Film Festival in my spare time.
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Scheme of the Month - Restoring Permeability for Cyclists, Hackney

In October 2007 Hackney won the London Cycling Campaign Award for the Best Cycling Facility, for a range of permeability measures to assist cyclists.

A key objective of Hackney’s Cycle Plan is to create quality conditions on London Cycle Network (LCN) and local routes. Read the rest of this entry »

Sarah Dewar, Merseyside TravelWise

What is your job or other main activity that involves cycling?
I work for the Merseyside Local Transport Partnership Co-ordinating the TravelWise campaign to encourage more sustainable travel.

How long have you done that?
8 years
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Scheme of the Month - Road Closure, Terry Avenue, York

Terry Avenue is a narrow road 3.96m wide which runs between the River Ouse and Rowntree Park. The Avenue had become a commuter rat run, used by 1,100 vehicles per day and was used as a linear car park, despite being part of National Cycle Network route 65. Read the rest of this entry »

Personality of the Month - Hugh McClintock

What is your job or other main activity that involves cycling?
In 2006 I retired from Nottingham University where I had been lecturing in town planning for 30 years. However, I am still very active in cycling, nationally, regionally and locally as an occasional lecturer, consultant, professional trainer and campaigner
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Personality of the Month - Dr Harry Rutter, South East Public Health Observatory

What is your job or other main activity that involves cycling?
I’m an NHS consultant in public health working on obesity, physical activity, climate change, sustainability, transport, built environment and inequalities; cycling has an important role in all of these areas. The main work I’m currently involved in is a project with the World Health Organisation
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Scheme of the Month - New Layout On Felixtowe Road, Martlesham, Suffolk

The Felixstowe Road ‘Cyclists Priority Route’ is an innovative scheme for Suffolk, but is a well tried method elsewhere, especially in the Netherlands where they have recently been installing more of this layout on quieter roads not endowed with a separate cycle track. Read the rest of this entry »

Scheme of the Month - Innovative Cycle Crossing, Leicestershire

This crossing helps cyclists travelling to East Midlands Airport to cross the busy A453 safely. The new link will also form part of National Cycle Route 15, connecting East Midlands Airport with Nottingham and Lincolnshire, as well as eventually linking Leicester to the airport via National Cycle Route 6.
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Personality of the Month - Mary Farrar, Cycling Officer, Calderdale

What is your job or other main activity that involves cycling?
I work in Transportation. I have been mainly involved in building cycling infrastructure, but have established an annual Cycling Festival, which has turned into a weekend event now.
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