Aberdeen cycle event will show off Broad Street revamp
A major cycling race will give the city the opportunity to test out Broad Street for future events, a co-leader of the council has claimed.
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Tour Series cycling event returns to Aberdeen with new route
The OVO Energy Tour Services circuit for this year has been launched – and will take in Broad Street.
German government criticised for ‘stupid and sexist’ bike helmet campaign
The German transport ministry has been criticised after it created an advertising campaign promoting the wearing of bike helmets which some have claimed is “stupid and sexist”.
MS diagnosis pushes Aberdeen man to joins national para-cycling team
An Aberdeen man is hoping to inspire others through sport – even after being diagnosed with a debilitating disease.
Special Olympics GB cyclist dominates World Games after inspirational journey
A Special Olympics Great Britain cyclist has emulated her hero Sir Chris Hoy with a sixth World Games gold medal.
Elite OVO Energy Tour cycling event in return to Aberdeen
The OVO Energy Tour Series, Britain’s leading domestic televised race series, will arrive Aberdeen in May for its third consecutive year.
North-east heart attack survivor on his bike for 353-mile challenge to help others
A north-east man is to take on a mammoth cycling challenge to raise money for charity.
Hoy backs Kennys to set new record as Britain’s most successful Olympian
Sir Chris Hoy suspects both Jason and Laura Kenny will overtake the record he currently jointly holds as Britain’s most successful Olympian by the conclusion of next year’s Tokyo Games.
Residents encouraged to cycle more as north-east groups given £30,000 electric bike grant
North-east residents are being encouraged to cycle more as a government grant aims to spread electric bike use across the country.
Blind group’s ‘horror’ over Aberdeen cycle path plan
A blind group today slammed plans for a new Aberdeen cycle path, saying it will create a “no-go area” for people who suffer from sight problems.
Report highlights health benefits of increasing cycling in major cities
Tens of thousands of people would avoid life-threatening conditions if the increase in cycling in London was matched by other major cities, according to new research.
Time running out to have say on plans to create ‘missing’ north-east cycle link
People in the north-east have until Monday to comment on plans to create a "missing" cycle link.
Views sought for Aberdeen cycle path plan
Members of the public are being asked to give their thoughts on cycleways and pedestrian paths in Aberdeen.
Get on your bike and have your say on plans for Aberdeen’s new cycle link
Aberdeen City Council has launched an online consultation on plans for the design of a new cycle link.
Time running out to give opinion on improving Aberdeen’s cycling and walking facilities
Time is running out for the public to voice their opinion over improvements to cycling and walking facilities in Aberdeen.
North-east supermarket staff’s cycle challenge raises £1,000 for Children in Need
Staff at a north-east supermarket have taken on a cycling challenge as part of a nationwide children’s campaign.
New north-east transport and cycle links to be discussed by councillors
North-east councillors will be asked to give feedback on potential new transport and cycling routes when they meet tomorrow.
North-east cycle group buys textbooks to help councils improve cycling infrastructure
A cycle group has bought two new textbooks for north-east councils – in the hope they will help improve infrastructure for cyclists.
Protest over lack of cycle path on Aberdeen bypass
An Aberdeen cycling group is holding a protest to voice its frustration at what it says is “disregard for cyclists” by road planners.
World record-breaking cyclist backs Aberdeen bypass event
A world record-breaking cyclist is encouraging people to experience the new Aberdeen bypass from a unique perspective.
1,500 cyclists to be given chance to cycle section of Aberdeen Bypass on their own bikes
Cyclists in the north-east are to be given a chance to cycle a section of the Aberdeen Bypass on their own bikes.
This smart bike helmet can send an emergency text in event of accident
A smart bike helmet that automatically sends an emergency text message in the event of an accident has gone on sale in the UK for the first time.
Aberdeen bypass cycle event ‘a kick in the teeth’ say cyclists
Cyclists have described an opening event for the AWPR as a “kick in the face”.
North-east charity launches annual fundraising cycling event
A north-east charity has launched its annual fundraising cycle ride.
Charity event sprints back to north-east village
A charity cycling and walking event is to return for its third year in a north-east village.
North-east man to cycle 1,000 miles to raise funds in memory of mum
A north-east man is to cycle 1,000 miles to raise funds for charity to mark the tenth anniversary of his mum’s death – despite not owning a bike this time last year.
Summer scheme gears up to get Aberdeen kids active
A scheme aiming to keep children active during the school summer holidays has been launched in Aberdeen.
Family of north-east man killed in fatal cycle accident tell of joy of completing challenge in his name
The family of a north-east man who died while carrying out a charity cycle spoke of their joy now they have fulfilled a vow to finish the ride in his place.
Travel links to be improved as nearly £400,000 given to north-east councils
North-east local authorities have been awarded more than £390,000 in funding to improve travel links.
Potholes putting people off cycling, survey finds
The state of Britain’s roads is stopping more people from cycling, a survey has suggested.