North-east volunteers wanted for school bike scheme
A national charity is looking for volunteers to help encourage children to take active travel to school in the north-east.
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Aberdeen cycle groups calls of businesses to help fund road closure for event
An Aberdeen cycle group has urged north-east businesses to support an event later this year.
Funding boost for Aberdeen’s planned Reclaim the Streets cycle event
A campaign group has announced it will match funding for an event which will see the closure of Aberdeen city centre streets.
Walking and cycling to work linked to fewer heart attacks
Walking or cycling to work may be good for your bank balance and the environment, and new research suggests it may also be good for the heart.
Cyclist creates festive art by riding reindeer route
A cyclist has brought some festive cheer to the streets of London by pedalling an image of a reindeer.
£450,000 pedestrian and cycle link approved by Aberdeen councillors
A new cycling and pedestrian link has been approved by councillors.
Plan to ban cars from Aberdeen city centre streets revealed
A major section of Union Street could be pedestrianised as part of proposals to shake up transport in Aberdeen.
Sneak thief caught by police cycling on A96
A north-east sneak thief was caught cycling away from the scene of his crime after vigilant neighbours alerted police.
Injunction application against cycle cafe dropped
A council has dropped its injunction application against the owner of a cafe and bike workshop, Cycling UK said.
Tour of Britain makes tracks for Aberdeen finale
The north-east has bagged the finale of a grand sporting spectacle – promising a money-spinning bonanza for the region.
Adopted Londoner spends five years cycling every street in the capital’s centre
A man from Latvia has completed the five-year task of cycling every single street in the centre of London, and said the experience has made him feel “part of the city”.
New survey to analyse Aberdeen residents’ travel behaviour
A university is carrying out a survey into active travel in Aberdeen.
Campaigner claims council has gone back on its word to make Aberdeen more accessible for cyclists
An Aberdeen campaigner has hit out at the council, claiming it has gone back on its word to make the city more accessible to cyclists.
Aberdeen cycle hire scheme moves step closer
Plans for a public cycle hire scheme in Aberdeen are a step closer after councillors were advised to move forward with a private ownership model.
Ray on track for 24-hour racing circuit challenge in memory of grandparents
A keen Aberdeen cyclist is to take on his biggest charity challenge yet – a 24-hour bike ride around an iconic racing circuit.
Aberdeen garage staff set off on 458-mile charity cycle
Staff from an Aberdeen car repair service have set off on the first leg of a 458-mile cycle to raise vital funds for charity.
North-east mental health fundraisers join forces with agricultural firm for charity cycle
A north-east mental health charity is teaming up with an agricultural feed firm for a fundraiser.
North-east MSP’s praise for charity cycle event
A north-east MSP has praised a group of cyclists who pedalled their way to fundraising success.
Almost 60 north-east drivers told about passing cyclists too close
All those pulled over were shown footage recorded by the helmet cam on a laptop.
North-east council agrees to enter bid to host Tour of Britain final stage
Councillors in Aberdeenshire have agreed to enter into a bid to bring the UK’s biggest bike race to the north-east.
Tour can help Aberdeen hit the heights says cycling legend Chris Hoy
Sir Chris Hoy thinks the Tour of Britain will be “massive” for cycling in the north-east.
Sir Chris Hoy visits Aberdeen to launch mental health fundraiser
Scotland's most decorated Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has visited Aberdeen to help raise funds for a mental health charity.
81-year-old cycling length of Britain passes halfway point
A grandmother who is cycling the length of Britain in memory of her three children has said she is “feeling really strong” as she enters the final days of her journey.
Chris Froome could stand to win retrospective Grand Tour title from hospital bed
Chris Froome stands to retrospectively become Britain’s first Grand Tour winner and add a seventh title to his collection, all from his hospital bed in France where he is recovering from a horror crash which has ruled him out of the Tour de France.
Plans for new Aberdeen cycle route given go-ahead
Plans for a new cycling route have been given the go-ahead despite concerns about the safety of a bridge along the way.
Video: Crowds fill Aberdeen streets for fun in the sun at OVO Energy Tour Series
Packed crowds lined the streets of Aberdeen to watch the return of a popular national cycling event.
Four minutes of pain and chaos — what is was like to race round the Aberdeen Tour Series route
Aberdeen Journals digital editor Richard Rooney took part in the Tour Series corporate race. Here's his take on what it was like to take part.
Aberdeen prepares to host major cycling event
Final preparations are under way for a major cycling event which will take place in Aberdeen today.
Aberdeen pupils visited by Tour Series mascot ahead of race
Aberdeen pupils have teamed up with the mascot of the Tour Series ahead of the race taking place next week.
Win: VIP Tickets for Aberdeen Tour Series event
Love cycling? Get up close to elite cyclists and raise a glass with the UK’s number one alcohol free wine, Eisberg, as the Tour Series comes to Aberdeen on the 16th May.