Running the numbers: 5 mass sporting events around the world
Mass sporting events bring people together in huge numbers all over the world. From country-wide dance routines for older people, to a giant annual water fight, here are our top 5
The stunt cyclist who uses the countryside of his childhood as his playground
His passion for biking took root on the wind-licked Isle of Skye, where he grew up. Now a professional stunt cyclist, Danny MacAskill’s technical trickery and breathtaking videos have made him [...]
Could free bikes help solve our air pollution crisis?
A scheme in Birmingham that has given away 4,000 bikes and cycling training has been recognised for its potential in improving air quality
World’s biggest bike share scheme clocks up 115m hires per year
The Chinese city of Hangzhou has made cycling a key part of its integrated public transport system, including a free bike hire service
Ride on! Cycling trips in the year of the bike
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the invention of the bicycle. Celebrate the year of the bike with these pedal-powered holidays
5 ways to get more out of your bike
From rolling up at a retro cycling festival, to switching your commute, 5 ways to put your best pedal forward in 2017: the year of the bike
The Green Apple: adventures in eco-friendly New York State
New York’s not all skyscrapers and shopping. Sarah Bareham discovers a greener, more local side to the Big Apple’s state
Positive Travel teams up with Headwater to support sustainable tourism
Travel operator Headwater, which is supporting Positive Travel, uses a scoring system to help people find the most sustainable walking and cycling holidays – giving sustainable travel a more [...]
New government support for cycling expected
Cycling enthusiasts are hoping for friendlier town planning, less bike theft and more protection on the roads, following a government cycling consultation
Crop gear
Could bikes made from bamboo be the future of sustainable transportation? Tom Lawson takes one for a test ride
Nepali cyclist reaches halfway point in world tour promoting social justice
He has fought a tribe of monkeys, survived several accidents and is nine years into an epic adventure. Tom Lawson catches up with explorer Furtemba Sherpa
Wales plans sustainable transport revolution
The Welsh government have announced plans to make it a legal requirement for local councils to provide and maintain cycle and walking routes
Group cycles from London to Jerusalem to promote social and ecological justice
A group of 18 artists, food growers and community activists are cycling from London to Jerusalem to unite communities working for social and ecological justice
Young explorer embarks on monumental ‘human-powered’ world trip
Sarah Outen, 26, will spend two-and-a-half years travelling 20,000 miles around the globe using only a rowing boat, kayak and a bike
Tropical doc cycles across six continents
Intrepid British doctor to cycle the length of 6 continents, raising money for health care organisation Merlin, whilst increasing awareness about neglected tropical diseases
Otesha's Reason to Dream
The youth-led Otesha Project have taken to their saddles for the second year of their British cycling tour, aiming is to mobilise young people to bring about social and environmental change
The Slovenia Summer Adventure Sports Challenge
Do something different next September and raise funds for your charity of choice.
Cycling Tours are a Reason to Dream'
Do you fancy taking part in a group cycling tour [...]
Cleaner Air for London
The Mayor of London has approved plans for a London-wide Low Emission Zone, to cut harmful emissions from the most polluting [...]
29,000 School Champions
Children all over the UK are being celebrated as Champions due to a new initiative which promotes safe cycling and walking to school. Launched by the sustainable transport charity, Sustrans, to [...]
