Lower rural road speed limits ‘are needed to improve quality of cycle routes’
Speed limits must be lowered to improve the quality and safety of cycle routes across Scotland, according to a leading charity.
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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.
Motorists may be required to give way to pedestrians and cyclists when turning
Motorists may be required to always give way to pedestrians and cyclists when turning, under a shake-up of the Highway Code.
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.
Sir Chris Hoy calls for greater unity between motorists and cyclists
Olympic champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy has suggested motorists and cyclists should open the lines of communication and put themselves into each other’s shoes, to improve relations on the road and raise safety levels.
It’s time to stop having a them versus us on the road, says Sir Chris Hoy
Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has called for an end to the cyclist versus motorist battle in towns and cities after warning that lives are at risk.
Simon Yates keeps lead as Jelle Wallays denies sprinters to win Vuelta stage 18
Great Britain’s Simon Yates maintained his La Vuelta lead of 25 seconds as Jelle Wallays masterminded a remarkable breakaway to win Thursday’s 18th stage.
Cycling ban proposal axed after thousands of objections
Controversial proposals to ban cycling along a popular route once used by Sir Bradley Wiggins have been scrapped.
7,000 cyclists in Glasgow to Edinburgh challenge
Nearly 7,000 people took part in this year’s Glasgow to Edinburgh charity cycle challenge.
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.
Road safety fears ‘stopping people from cycling’
Fear over road safety are stopping people from cycling more often, according to a new government report.
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.
Valverde wins second stage at La Vuelta as Kwiatkowski claims red jersey
Alejandro Valverde delivered a Spanish stage win at La Vuelta as Team Sky’s Michal Kwiatkowski took over the red jersey.
Tour de France winner Thomas wants ‘compulsory cycling helmets’
Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas has said cyclists should be forced to wear helmets.
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.
Thousands turn out to cheer on racers as Tour Series bike event wheels into Aberdeen
Thousands lined the streets as Aberdeen city centre was transformed for a national cycling event.
Everything you need to know about this year’s OVO Energy Tour Series event in Aberdeen
Thousands expected to pack out Aberdeen as top cyclists pedal their way through big event
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Aberdeen as an elite cycling race arrives in the city tomorrow.
What’s happening and where as the OVO Energy Tour Series comes to Aberdeen
The Tour Series makes its second visit to Aberdeen tomorrow.
All the Aberdeen road closures for the OVO Energy Tour Series
The OVO Energy Tour Series will see the country’s top cyclists take part in a number of races throughout the city centre.
Former Aberdeen special forces soldier breaks Pan American Highway world record – thanks to chat with Prince Harry
A former special forces soldier from Aberdeen has smashed two world records on an epic cycling adventure on the other side of the world.