Cycling Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/cycling/ Hopping Between Hubs Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:04:07 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Who is your #BikeHero? Dad! And Sir Chris Hoy of course… With just 2% of cyclists having learnt to ride a bike at school, Balanceability urges nurseries and primary schools to play a much-needed role in getting children bike-ready https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/who-is-your-bikehero-dad-and-sir-chris-hoy-of-course-with-just-2-of-cyclists-having-learnt-to-ride-a-bike-at-school-balanceability-urges-nurseries-and-primary-schools-to-play-a-much-neede/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-is-your-bikehero-dad-and-sir-chris-hoy-of-course-with-just-2-of-cyclists-having-learnt-to-ride-a-bike-at-school-balanceability-urges-nurseries-and-primary-schools-to-play-a-much-neede https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/who-is-your-bikehero-dad-and-sir-chris-hoy-of-course-with-just-2-of-cyclists-having-learnt-to-ride-a-bike-at-school-balanceability-urges-nurseries-and-primary-schools-to-play-a-much-neede/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 06:01:06 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=140163     Who is your #BikeHero? Dad! And Sir Chris Hoy of course… With just 2% of cyclists having learnt to ride a bike at school, Balanceability urges nurseries and primary schools to play a much-needed role in getting children bike-ready   A survey of bike-riders by Balanceability revealed that 55% were taught by dad, […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/who-is-your-bikehero-dad-and-sir-chris-hoy-of-course-with-just-2-of-cyclists-having-learnt-to-ride-a-bike-at-school-balanceability-urges-nurseries-and-primary-schools-to-play-a-much-neede/feed/ 0 Bike Week 2024: A Celebration of Cycling and Community https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/bike-week-2024-a-celebration-of-cycling-and-community/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bike-week-2024-a-celebration-of-cycling-and-community https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/bike-week-2024-a-celebration-of-cycling-and-community/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:45:08 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=139843 Bike Week 2024 is here, bringing with it a nationwide celebration of cycling and the many benefits it brings to individuals, communities, and the environment. This annual event, which takes place from June 10 to June 16, offers a packed schedule of activities, workshops, and rides designed to engage cyclists of all ages and abilities. […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/bike-week-2024-a-celebration-of-cycling-and-community/feed/ 0 Regional e-scooter trial extension gets the thumbs up from green mobility enthusiasts and time-poor commuters https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/regional-e-scooter-trial-extension-gets-the-thumbs-up-from-green-mobility-enthusiasts-and-time-poor-commuters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=regional-e-scooter-trial-extension-gets-the-thumbs-up-from-green-mobility-enthusiasts-and-time-poor-commuters https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/regional-e-scooter-trial-extension-gets-the-thumbs-up-from-green-mobility-enthusiasts-and-time-poor-commuters/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:01:25 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=138781 But road safety expert TTC calls upon local authorities and fleet managers to offer training programmes to boost rider confidence ·        More than 50% of consumers would consider riding an e-scooter for leisure or business use if training were on offer ·        89% of would-be riders called for a rider assessment to be put in […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/regional-e-scooter-trial-extension-gets-the-thumbs-up-from-green-mobility-enthusiasts-and-time-poor-commuters/feed/ 0 E-Bikes: What to be Aware of When Buying One https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/e-bikes-what-to-be-aware-of-when-buying-one/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=e-bikes-what-to-be-aware-of-when-buying-one https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/e-bikes-what-to-be-aware-of-when-buying-one/#respond Sat, 08 Jul 2023 20:47:59 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=135804 E-Bikes: What to be Aware of When Buying One Electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, have become increasingly popular in recent years. With the rising trend of eco-friendly transportation, e-bikes offer an alternative to traditional bikes by providing pedaling assistance and allowing riders to travel further and faster with less effort. However, before purchasing an […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/e-bikes-what-to-be-aware-of-when-buying-one/feed/ 0 Lotus Engineering: The Innovators #4 – designs on a new Olympic track bike https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/lotus-engineering-the-innovators-4-designs-on-a-new-olympic-track-bike/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lotus-engineering-the-innovators-4-designs-on-a-new-olympic-track-bike https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/lotus-engineering-the-innovators-4-designs-on-a-new-olympic-track-bike/#respond Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:58:00 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=134177 Consultancy division’s Technical Services capability helping deliver new track bike for Paris Olympics 2024 Expertise from automotive projects used to develop solutions in wider transport and personal mobility sector Highly experienced Lotus Design team – based at the upgraded Hethel site – a key part of Technical Services Lotus Engineering’s other core competencies are Platforms, […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/lotus-engineering-the-innovators-4-designs-on-a-new-olympic-track-bike/feed/ 0 Are Paid Commutes the Future? https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/are-paid-commutes-the-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-paid-commutes-the-future Sat, 19 Mar 2022 20:04:29 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=130254 Business owners believe that commute-related incentives are key motivators for getting employees back into the workplace Research by financial comparison experts NerdWallet has revealed that 86% of business owners believe that their employees will be more likely to return to offices if their commute was incentivised. Over three quarters (76%) of business owners believe that […]

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]]> COCO-MATBIKE.UK partners with Cyclescheme offering the Cycle to Work scheme a more sustainable bike option https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/coco-matbike-uk-partners-with-cyclescheme-offering-the-cycle-to-work-scheme-a-more-sustainable-bike-option/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coco-matbike-uk-partners-with-cyclescheme-offering-the-cycle-to-work-scheme-a-more-sustainable-bike-option https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/coco-matbike-uk-partners-with-cyclescheme-offering-the-cycle-to-work-scheme-a-more-sustainable-bike-option/#respond Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:53:47 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/coco-matbike-uk-partners-with-cyclescheme-offering-the-cycle-to-work-scheme-a-more-sustainable-bike-option/ Friday 18th March: COCO-MATBIKE.UK, the world’s most iconic sustainable, hand-crafted wooden bike, has partnered with Cyclescheme to help increase the number of people making the journey to work by bike. The cycle to work scheme is an employee benefit that enables working adults to save 25-39% on the cost of a bike and now have access […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/coco-matbike-uk-partners-with-cyclescheme-offering-the-cycle-to-work-scheme-a-more-sustainable-bike-option/feed/ 0 Epic cycle ride in aid of Nottingham therapeutic horticulture scheme https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/epic-cycle-ride-in-aid-of-nottingham-therapeutic-horticulture-scheme/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=epic-cycle-ride-in-aid-of-nottingham-therapeutic-horticulture-scheme Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:01:12 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=128148 A Nottingham woman is currently cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise £10,000 in support of a city therapeutic horticulture scheme. Growing Forward CIC is a social and therapeutic horticulture project based in community gardens in Bobbers Mill and Clifton. Working closely with local health professionals and a range of other wellbeing organisations, […]

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]]> UK-first public health drive coming to Lincolnshire this September to help two in five locals living with chronic pain https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/uk-first-public-health-drive-coming-to-lincolnshire-this-september-to-help-two-in-five-locals-living-with-chronic-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uk-first-public-health-drive-coming-to-lincolnshire-this-september-to-help-two-in-five-locals-living-with-chronic-pain Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:02:15 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=127884 UK-first public health drive coming to Lincolnshire this September to help two in five locals living with chronic pain Flippin’ Pain™ campaign will engage, empower and inspire residents and healthcare professionals, through public seminars, an interactive Brain Bus and cycle ride A UK-first public health initiative, which aims to tackle Lincolnshire’s chronic pain problem – […]

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]]> Back on the Olympic track: Great Britain Cycling Team riders full of praise for Hope / Lotus track bike https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/back-on-the-olympic-track-great-britain-cycling-team-riders-full-of-praise-for-hope-lotus-track-bike/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-on-the-olympic-track-great-britain-cycling-team-riders-full-of-praise-for-hope-lotus-track-bike https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/back-on-the-olympic-track-great-britain-cycling-team-riders-full-of-praise-for-hope-lotus-track-bike/#respond Tue, 13 Jul 2021 03:47:16 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=127459 New film from Lotus features Tokyo-bound riders Katie Archibald, Ethan Vernon and Jack Carlin Innovative and lightweight front-end design is key to quest for Olympic gold See the new film on YouTube here and at www.media.lotuscars.com (Hethel, UK – 28 June 2021) – With the Tokyo Olympics now less than a month away, Great Britain Cycling Team riders using […]

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