Readers’ Letters: Bollard-heavy road rage folly
RE recent cycle lane correspondence, I must congratulate those responsible for having the good sense to finally close the northbound left-hand turn on to Golf Road.
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North-east cyclist completes gruelling Tour de France challenge to raise awareness of gender inequality
A group of cycling activists have successfully completed a gruelling challenge which saw them ride the distance and elevation of the Tour de France in just one week.
Readers’ Letters: Bath time was a public event
Frank Gilfeather: The Beeb’s obsession with young audience that really isn’t there
SUE Barker has confessed she had to be crow-barred out of the presenter’s seat of A Question of Sport and admitted she would not have gone voluntarily.
North-east schoolgirl takes on 100-mile cycle challenge
A north-east schoolgirl is taking on a 100 mile cycling challenge - despite only learning how to ride her bike two weeks before.
North-east duathlon events to take place in coming months
A number of duathlon events will take place over the coming months.
Cycling in Aberdeen: Will recent changes last in the long term?
To paint clear regional pictures of how cycling habits have changed before, during and after lockdown, the Evening Express has analysed the results of the Pandemic Pedal Power survey by local authority area.
Aberdeenshire cycling: Potholed roads get the thumbs down
Here, we examine the results for Aberdeenshire – a sprawling rural area peppered with a number of sizeable towns and off-road trails catering to a variety of cyclists.
Revealed: Nine in 10 cyclists experience dangerous close passes on north-east roads
More than 90% of cyclists across the north-east have experienced “really scary” close passes on local roads, according to a new survey commissioned by the Evening Express.
Readers’ Letters: Reminder for us all to be careful
The recent disqualification of Novak Djokovic from the US Open, for hitting a line umpire with the ball, is symbolic of a number of the problems the world faces.
Readers’ Letters: Oh for good old days of football
When I was a young man in the 1960s I vividly remember the arguments I had with my father regarding football.
Suburban memories of life in the Granite City
Aberdeen's communities have seen some memorable moments over the years, from dramatic fires to visiting famous faces and sporting achievements.
Popular cycling event to return to north-east
A popular cycling event is set to return to the north-east later this month.
Cycling boom drives sales higher at Halfords during pandemic
Halfords has said that a surge in bike sales driven by a cycling boom during the pandemic has offset a slump in its motoring business.
North-east community groups given chance to apply for grants to organise cycling events
Community organisations in the north-east can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to organise cycling events in 2021.
Documentary on legendary Aberdeen paralympic cyclist Neil Fachie in the pipeline
A documentary-maker hopes to raise the profile of his friend and subject Neil Fachie.
North-east cyclist to ride distance and elevation of Tour de France to raise awareness of gender inequality
A group of cycling activists will ride the distance and elevation of the Tour de France in just one week to raise awareness of gender inequality.
A glimpse of Boris Johnson’s plane, cold-water swimming, gold panning, watching 86 Sopranos episodes and making elderflower champagne: how MSPs spent the summer
Boris Johnson’s Scottish holiday plans were interrupted when he was spied glamping on the Applecross peninsula.
On this day in 2012: Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour titles and given life ban
The United States Anti-Doping Agency stripped Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles and banned him from cycling for life on this day in 2012.
Mark Cavendish admits he didn’t feel ready to race at this year’s Tour de France
Mark Cavendish says he was not ready to compete at the Tour de France after being omitted from Bahrain-McLaren’s eight-man squad.
Mark Cavendish misses out on Tour de France selection
Mark Cavendish will not race at the Tour de France for a second consecutive year after being left out of Bahrain-McLaren’s eight-man squad.
Mark Cavendish omitted from Bahrain-McLaren’s Tour de France squad
Mark Cavendish will not race at the Tour de France for a second consecutive year after being left out of Bahrain-McLaren’s eight-man squad.
Readers’ Letters: Put a spoke in bike revolution
May I take this opportunity to express my total opposition to the main points in your article on the so-called cycling revolution in the city (Call to keep wheel of the cycle revolution turning, EE, Aug 17).
Can a camper van be more than just a home on wheels?
The idea of a camper van conjures up a rather romantic image. The open road, clean, fresh air and the ability to take charge of your own direction rather than being set to one location are all thoughts that come with the image of a camper. For the most part, they’re true, and with staycations becoming the go-to way of holidaying amid the coronavirus pandemic, we can only see them becoming even more popular.
UK’s first Dutch-style roundabout which prioritises cyclists opens in Cambridge
The UK’s first Dutch-style roundabout, which prioritises cyclists and pedestrians over motorists, has opened in Cambridge.
Picture of the day – August 2
Great Britain struck gold in the men’s team pursuit at the 2012 Olympics in London.
On This Day in 2012 – Team GB flag carrier Sir Chris Hoy wins fifth gold medal
Sir Chris Hoy was in the spotlight at the 2012 Olympics in London after leading out Team GB as the flag carrier at the opening ceremony.
Reminder over survey on proposed north-east cycle route
North-east residents have been reminded to have their say in a survey on the future of a cycle path project.
British women break world record with tandem cycle around the globe
Two British women have broken the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by tandem bike.
‘Extreme’ number of people wanting £50 bike repair voucher crashes website
Boris Johnson’s ambitious plan to get Britons cycling has got off to a rocky start, with the website offering bicycle repair vouchers crashing at launch.