Health
Bicycle Network has advice about when, where and who you can ride with during coronavirus restrictions. Advice was last updated on Monday 16 August 2021.
Exercise can fight COVID
A major new study has found that physical activity, such as regular bike riding, is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself against the COVID-19 virus.
COVID loves obesity
Another great reason to keep riding has emerged with research now confirming a worrying relationship between obesity and the impacts of COVID-19.
Active transport key to a socially-distant future
Transport researchers are suggesting that prioritising active transport may be the key to ensuring positive health and wellbeing moving forward.
COVID has lessons for road safety
A powerful new report urges the government to learn the lessons of COVID-19 and apply them to the development of the new National Road Safety Strategy.
The shock of the quiet
Without the incessant thrum of motors, wheels and exhausts, our world is revealing a soundscape that has been hidden from us since the advent of motordom.
Two wheels to the rescue
Brompton have committed to delivering over 1,000 of their iconic folding bikes to health care workers across England to travel to and from work safely.
Bikes lead the way through crisis
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to develop, many cities are turning to the bicycle to help them navigate the unprecedented challenge to global health.
#KeepYourCommute
While we face a lot more time at home than we’re used to, “keeping your commute” is one way to maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle.
Virus shutdown could open up streets
A New York hurtles headlong towards becoming the world’s next coronavirus epicentre it is moving to close traffic-sparse streets to cars and open them up to bikes, runners and walkers.
Free rides for London health workers
National Healthcare Service workers in London have been given free access to the city’s share bike scheme to help them get to work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bike riding in the time of Coronavirus
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread – now is not the time to stop pedalling and the perfect time to start if you've been curious.
Denmark has a bike plan for coronavirus
Where else but Denmark would the official advice on slowing the spread of coronavirus emphasise the importance of getting on your bike?