Bolton Cycle Training

20/08/2023

04/02/2023

Last year's update clarified the rule about cycling side-by-side. It now says: "You can ride two abreast and it can be safer to do so." This can deter dangerous overtaking, and is a good way to protect less experienced riders and children.

Check the changes: cyclinguk.org/highwaycode

📸: Dave Walker Cartoons

03/12/2022

Don't pass too close for comfort.

If you're out driving this weekend, please be patient around cyclists and leave at least a car's width when overtaking.

Close passes are intimidating and dangerous.

📸: Dave Walker Cartoons

20/11/2022

It's the end of and we want to remind drivers to be patient around cyclists.

As highlighted in the Highway Code, people cycling may sometimes choose to ride in the centre of the lane to ensure drivers can only overtake when safe to pass: http://ow.ly/2t7B50LHWbc

16/11/2022

16/11/2022

There's still time to stop cuts from being made to the active travel budget in England.

Saving money is just one of the many benefits that cycling affords. With cost of living pressures rising, the government must support people's choice to travel cheaply.

Hurry, email your MP before it's too late: ✉️ http://ow.ly/Ak6i50LEQfQ

📸: Dave Walker Cartoons

27/10/2022

Cyclists are everyday people using the road for everyday trips and they deserve to feel safe.

Transport for Greater Manchester are encouraging all drivers to leave a gap of at least 1.5m when overtaking cyclists if you’re driving up to 30mph. Learn more 👇

https://tfgm.com/see-the-rider-not-the-bike

03/09/2022

The Bikeability Trust and Sustrans invite schools and families across the UK to take part in Cycle to School Week from 3 – 7 October.

03/09/2022

Like swimming, cycle training for kids should be a statutory requirement for kids, the CEO of Bikeability Emily Cherry has said

03/09/2022

Don't hug the kerb.

Cyclists may sometimes choose to ride in the centre of a lane. Not to deliberately slow drivers, but to increase visibility and ensure cars can only overtake when safe to pass.

📸: Dave Walker Cartoons