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Taking a Stand on Cycle Parking

When I first moved to Bristol in the mid-90’s there was nowhere to lock your bike. Railings, lamp posts or gates seemed all that was available to the cyclist. I am sure many of you reading this remember the frustrating search for somewhere secure to lock a bike - which could often be quite a distance from the desired destination.

Promoting cycling in a changing climate

I remember years ago when I first started working for Life Cycle, some clever person worked out that if you commuted to work 5 days a week throughout the year, statistically you would only get wet 8 times. Well this year, that statistic is clearly not going to be true...

Retrofitting for a Sustainable Future

It may be stating the obvious, but an easily overlooked reason why many people don’t cycle, is that they have nowhere to lock their bike at home. Most of Bristol’s housing stock was not designed with cycle parking in mind, and even new builds which are supposed to cater for cyclists, often do so in a limited way.

Pratical support makes a difference

Last year was a really positive year for cycling with more and more people taking to the road by bike. But sadly it ended with a series of terrible accidents, mainly in London, but a couple in Bristol that resulted in the tragic death of cyclists. Inevitably, these incidents lead to questions being raised about the safety of all cyclists; and the challenge for Life Cycle and everyone who is passionate about cycle promotion, is how to persuade the public that cycling isn’t dangerous?

Taking a Stand on Cycle Parking

Promoting cycling in a changing climate

Retrofitting for a Sustainable Future

Pratical support makes a difference

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