Guest blogger Lucy Lynn-Evans from wwwbike2basics.com tells FAF how cycling got her through one of her darkest moments, and why she thinks bikes and festivals are a match made in heaven.
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Get on your bike to a festival this summer
Posted on 16 February 2012.
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Great little video on cycle helmets
Posted on 09 February 2012.
Loving this video from the Safety is Sexy Campaign, who says you can’t deliver a serious message with a smile on your face?
Posted in Mountain, Road, Wheels0 Comments
Things to consider when buying a new bike
Posted on 06 January 2012.
Want to know the only upside to having your beloved bike stolen (the one that you’ve spent countless hours and money on purchasing, upgrading, maintaining and generally pimping out)? Getting a call from the insurance company saying you can now replace it!
Posted in Editor's blog, Latest features, Mountain, Road, Wheels1 Comment
Burn off the post Xmas flab
Posted on 27 December 2011.
Try these outdoor exercise ideas for burning off the last of those Cadbury’s Roses…
Posted in Eco, Get your hands dirty, Hill & mountain, Latest features, Mountain, River & sea, Road, Running, Walking, Wheels, Wild swimming0 Comments
UK cyclists vote for their top 10 perfect hills
Posted on 27 October 2011.
Sky and British Cycling have revealed this week the UK’s top ten perfect hills to cycle down, after a nationwide search throughout the summer, helped by the British public.
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Rob Penn: ‘It’s all about the bike’ review
Posted on 17 October 2011.
There are cycling enthusiasts, and then there’s Rob Penn. Anyone who has completed a 25,000 mile round-the-world cycle trip, and now runs a cycle training camp in the Brecon Beacons, has to know a thing or two about the sport.
Get ready for winter cycling
Posted on 10 October 2011.
Now that the autumn heat wave is well and truly past, it’s the time to dust off the waterproofs, check your lights, and don an attractive reflective vest. Yes FAF’ers, it’s time to get ready for some serious all weather cycling…
Posted in Road, Wheels2 Comments
Will you be at the Cycle Show this weekend?
Posted on 29 September 2011.
Whether you’re a mountain biker or city commuter, the UK’s largest cycle event at the Birmingham NEC from 30th Sept to 2nd Oct will have something for just about every type of cyclist, and here’s a sneak preview:
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New scheme encourages pupils in Wales to cycle to school
Posted on 26 September 2011.
Wales is launching the biggest UK project of its kind to reduce car use and encourage people to make more of their short, local journeys on foot, bike and public transport.
Posted in Hill & mountain, Road, Walking, Wheels0 Comments
Active days out from London – part three
Posted on 04 August 2011.
More ideas this week for active days out from the capital. Guest blogger Richard Garland from Ellis Brigham, their outdoor equipment specialist, suggests some watersports in Whitstable, or a high wire adventure in Wendover Woods.
Posted in Kitesurfing, Mountain, River & sea, Road, Wheels, Wild swimming, Windsurfing0 Comments
Join us for the Mayor of London Sky Ride on 4th September!
Posted on 25 July 2011.
It’s a once a year opportunity to cycle round the streets of central London without a car in sight, and we’re offering you the chance to try out a pair of electric bikes completely free!
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Active days out from London – part one
Posted on 21 July 2011.
London might have it all but every now and then there’s nothing better than leaving the city streets for a quick fix of fresh air and open space. From hiking to canoeing and wild swimming to mountain biking here’re some top ideas for active days out from the capital.
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Try out the new Sustrans app
Posted on 08 June 2011.
UK charity Sustrans has created a new iPhone app designed to help people make more of their everyday journeys on foot or by bike
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Make an appointment with ‘Dr Bike’
Posted on 25 May 2011.
Britain’s Biggest Bike Fix is an ambitious attempt to repair as many bikes as possible during Team Green Britain Bike Week.
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