Expotitions by BoyCycle

04/08/2010 A friend of mine's offspring, is taking on a four days ride in support of Epidermolysis Bullosa is a genetic condition and have set up a JustGiving site too. In two week's time Zak (my 8 year old) and I are planning a 4 day unsupported charity bike ride from our house to his Granny’s house to raise some money for DebRA, a charity that supports people with EB. Epidermolysis Bullosa ... read more ...

Reclaim the Road women’s bike ride

27/02/2010 On March 7, the LCC presents the annual women’s bike ride to mark International Women’s Day. Female-focused, but not exclusively for women, the ride will lead you around some of London’s best routes, encompassing landmarks which have particular significance to the fairer sex. route - http://tinyurl.com/reclaimtheroad-route We’ll be finishing up at the Shortwave Cinema in Bermondsey Square, where there will be refreshments and entertainments. Join us for this fun celebration of women and ... read more ...

How to promote cycling

24/02/2010 Over on copenhagenize.com they have post about how other cities are promoting cycling. I totally agree with them that the way New York are "promoting" cycling in their ad Look, is just wrong and is very linked to car-centric fearmongering and this will NOT get more on their bikes. The others they list on copenhagenize are brilliant and will get people cycling for sure. Especially the one from the Hungarian Cyclists Federation, ... read more ...

New York New York

06/01/2010 I hope that I'm allowed a bit or artistic licensing from old blue eyes, and re-write his song New York, New York. "If they can make it there, Then we make it anywhere, It’s up to you - New York, New York." I know, I will not give up my day job :) Though what New York have done is amazing, if a car loving city like that can change ... read more ...

Cycle snacks

27/12/2009 The Spanish inventor Pep Torres invented a cycle vending machine. Where you have to cycle to get a treat, e.g. you have to burn some calories before you can eat your candy. Even the Times call this the The Human-Powered Vending Machine and put it in its top 50 best Inventions of 2009. Absolutely a great idea though the only problem I have with it is that if I wanted ... read more ...

Beauty and the Bike

23/12/2009 Now this is a great project and a very uplifting short film, Beauty and the Bike. If they can get teenage girls to start to cycle again in Darlington, why not elsewhere here in the UK. They are right teenagers all over Europe use the bicycle to get around. When I grew up there was no chance in hell of getting a lift from my folks, on your bike son, was ... read more ...

Start riding now

12/12/2009 Today I read this article over on the Telegraph, Copenhagen climate conference Danes launch campaign to get the world cycling. And it got me wondering why the UK has such a hard time in get on their bikes. The first thing people over here think is that it is dangerous and it is going to get you killed. I'm sorry but you are wrong it is not, there I have said ... read more ...

Old boy racers get on their bikes

29/11/2009 So what is stopping you ? "Every week on the roads around Glasgow a group of men aged between 65 and 89 take to the saddle, armed with a makeshift kettle and a lust for life." If these you lads can do it, you should be able to do the same or at least half their distance. Reading stuff like this, puts a smile on my face and a bit of ... read more ...

How we as cyclist are seen

01/11/2009 The fella on ibikelondon has a valid point in his article, Public face of cycling. We now have an image of cyclist which either scared others off the idea of riding a bicycle. Trying to get new people to start cycling is hard work, since the image of a cyclist is either a tree hugger or lycra lout. No matter what the magazines tells you down your local newsagent, you ... read more ...

Cycling is healthy

04/09/2009 Cycling is healthy. It's one of the best all round workouts. It's also low impact, so therefore very good for your body. Lots of evidence suggests that cycling helps you look and feel 10 years younger. So, get on your bike! It is good for you and the environment. Just in case the idea of this sort of outdoor fun doesn't convince you, maybe the following facts will: * Cycling 4 miles ... read more ...