British Cycling
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Ceo | Julie Harrington |
|---|---|
| Presidents | Bob Howden |
| Affiliations | Union Cycliste Internationale |
| Headquarters | Manchester Velodrome |
| Manchester | |
| Sport | Cycling |
| Abbreviation | BC |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1148736 |
About British Cycling
British Cycling is the main national governing body for cycle sport in Great Britain. It administers most competitive cycling in Great Britain, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
Sunak vows to end 'hare-brain' road schemes
... " Responding to early reports of the new plan, the chief executives of Bikeability Trust, British Cycling, Cycling UK, Living Streets, Ramblers and Sustrans said the government was " and reliance on driving for short local journeys...
E-bikes: What is the law and is there an age limit?
... Peter Eland, technical and policy director at the Bicycle Association - which represents the British Cycling industry - said e-bikes could play a major role in helping to cut carbon emissions...
Cyclist deaths soar on rural roads in England
... As the temperature drops and the dark takes hold, NFU Mutual has joined forces with British Cycling and the British Horse Society to launch a campaign called Respect Rural Roads...
The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal
... The Road World For Seniors event is supported by British Cycling, the sport s governing body in the UK...
I used to hate road bike, now I have to design Bike gear
... the British Cycling journalist and commentator Rebecca Charlton, says that brands such as the Café du Cycliste and the British Rapha, Le Col and Assos have led the way in the course of the last decade in offering high-quality, stylish Bicycle clothing...
Barriers lifted for a car-free roads in England
... the organizations behind the roadblock initiative, Barts NHS Trust, Rad-UK, British Cycling, Sustrans, Brompton cycles, and The Ramblers belong...
The women with a passion for cycling
... Funding came as part of the [London] Olympic legacy and British Cycling was trying to get more women involved...
Barriers lifted for a car-free roads in England
The decision of the government was designed to key persons on foot or with the Bicycle are more sure of
barriers to the introduction of car-free streets repealed after a decision by the government to key workers to walk or bike more safely.
Normally, councils in England that want to implement in the vicinity of roads, cars, the procedure must follow, that can take weeks.
But the Ministers say councils can now lock the bureaucracy governing temporary road.
This could help people to walk and cycle, while the social distancing.
health and environmental groups say that the measures are also Hiking healthy and Cycling , and to combat Climate Change and air pollution.
A letter from The Department of Transport, the councils in England, says: “This is the temporary guide and will be withdrawn if the conditions allow it. "
But the activists say that even after the epidemic peak for many workers who still fear an infection of Public Transport . You will also be careful of car accidents.
More space
needed This is especially true for inexperienced cyclists, who dusted off recently their bikes during The Crisis .
The Campaign groups want the Minister encourage all councils to include simple changes such as the use of bollards roads for motor vehicles.
Brighton has been closed, from a major road to allow people to carry out the social distance when walking, running or Cycling .
the organizations behind the roadblock initiative, Barts NHS Trust, Rad-UK, British Cycling , Sustrans, Brompton cycles, and The Ramblers belong.
Jonathan Kelly , the Deputy Director of operations at Barts NHS Trust, told Bbc News : “the people need more public space, social distance safe, and the current set-up of the streets is the relief that is sufficient.
“How do we move from The Virus , it is important that the distance, in order to avoid the infection.
“I Personally would like to see many more road closures in The Future to allow the people to forms Of Travel that are good for you and good for The Planet . "
It is part of a global trend. Road closures happening in New Zealand , Canada, Germany and the USA.
In New York city
long-term crisisAshok Sinha, London Cycling campaign, told Bbc News : “we have a moral responsibility to help employees work more safely while driving during The Crisis .
“We know that this crisis is coming to an end - But we will be confronted with a consistent climate crisis, which in the long term, cause much more loss of life.
“We are taught a lesson here about what a difference it makes to people, the activity and the quality of the air and carbon emissions, if we enable people to cycle safely. "
Edmund king, President of the AA, said: "We remain to encourage, in General, supportive measures, more Cycling and walking, during and after blocking.
“It is encouraging to see more children on the streets on a bike.
“It is too early to say what exactly will happen to The Transport of post-pandemic, But when looking at trends, more people are working from home and reduced car use, then there is perhaps the opportunity to re-evaluate to give us The Road in targeted areas. "
It is part of a broader debate on The Future of transport in cities.
The Transport Secretary-General, Grant shapp's said recently, the if-UK targets for tackling Climate Change to meet.
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Source of news: bbc.com
