Cycling Citizens MK

10/09/2026

✨ Milton Keynes, get ready to glow! 🚲

On Thursday 22 October, join Cycling Citizens MK and thousands of riders across the UK as we light up the streets for Cycling UK’s campaign.

This female-friendly ride is led by women and open to all, bringing people together to shine a light on the need for safer streets for everyone. Light up yourself and your bike and help us light up the night! 🌟

Last year we had an amazing ride, so let’s make 2026 even bigger and better!

📍 Xscape Milton Keynes, 602 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3XA
⏰ 6:15pm
📅 Thursday 22 October 2026

👉 Find full details and register for the MK Glow Ride:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/milton-keynes-glow-ride-2026-tickets-1999376558107?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

🔗 Discover more about Cycling UK’s Glow Rides:
https://www.cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-right/mass-rides

🚴 Breeze Network Milton Keynes:
https://www.facebook.com/MiltonKeynesWomensCycling

🚲 Cycling UK:
https://www.facebook.com/CyclingUK

Let’s light up Milton Keynes together! ✨🚲

08/09/2026

🏫 Schools have the power to make active travel part of everyday culture.

When cycling and walking become embedded through Bikeability, PE lessons, Bike Buses and school events, children are more likely to build healthy habits that last into the future 🚶🚲

Creating a positive culture around active travel can also help reduce congestion, improve wellbeing and encourage safer journeys for pupils and families alike.

Cycling Citizens MK supports schools looking to build long-term active travel culture through practical support, partnerships and shared learning opportunities.

📩 Contact us to find out how your school can join the alliance:
https://www.cyclingmk.org

03/09/2026

🚴 Schools can play a huge role in helping children build confidence and independence through cycling.

Learning to travel actively encourages children to become more aware of their surroundings, make decisions independently and feel more connected to their local community.

Cycling Citizens MK works with schools across Milton Keynes to help make cycling easier, safer and more accessible through Bikeability, Bike Buses, events and active travel initiatives 🌱

By joining the Cycling Citizens MK Alliance, schools can become part of a growing movement helping more children discover the benefits of active travel.

📩 Contact us to find out how your school can get involved:
https://www.cyclingmk.org

02/09/2026

Who else is getting excited about these this year...?

Are you going to get your bike bling out and join us in MK.

Date to be announced soon.....

Cycling UK

Glow rides are back! ✨

This autumn, we're lighting up the streets once again as part of , bringing people together to call for safer streets for women.

Because when our streets are safe for women, they’re safer for everyone.

👀 Find a glow ride near you and keep an eye on the map, as more rides will be added as they’re registered.

Want to host your own glow ride? Find everything you need to get involved and register your ride at cyclinguk.org/glow-rides

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01/09/2026

Cycling is not only for sport.

It can be how you get to a meeting.
How you reach an event.
How you move through the city.
How you feel more connected to where you live.

Jane’s story is a reminder that bikes can be part of everyday culture in Milton Keynes.

The more women we see riding to work, school, shops, festivals and community events, the more normal it becomes.

Where could your bike take you this week?

27/08/2026

🚲 Could a Bike Bus help transform journeys to your school?

Bike Buses give children a safer and more social way to travel while helping reduce congestion outside school gates and encouraging healthier daily habits 🌟

Schools already involved with Cycling Citizens MK are using Bike Buses to help pupils build confidence, strengthen community connections and make active travel more enjoyable for families.

Joining the Cycling Citizens MK Alliance gives schools access to support, shared ideas and opportunities to help more children travel actively and confidently.

📩 Contact us to find out how your school can get involved:
https://www.cyclingmk.org

26/08/2026

More power for more cycling - book your seat at 15th Oct Summit now - https://mailchi.mp/790e4c4a92d2/pedalling-to-power-12756655

25/08/2026

No bike – no problem!

Earlier in the year Cycling Citizens Alliance member, ICAEW donated a number of different bikes to support and enable more people to cycle across Milton Keynes. Research shows that access to bikes can be a barrier for people starting to enjoy the benefits of cycling.

Watch the reel from that event here https://fb.watch/JdcfnjQlNs/

Seven women’s bikes were donated to the Alliance to support one of its key goals to achieve a gender balance in cycling. Around 3 times as many men as women cycle, and we want to help change that.

The donated women’s bikes had their first outing on a community ride in Coffee Hall last week. These bikes will empower women in the Campbell Park and Woughton Community Council's area, who don’t yet have their own bikes, to get wheeling.

Thanks again to Bob Pinder and the ICAEW team. Watch this space for upcoming rides and opportunities to use the donated bikes.

If you are interested in connecting with other women in Milton Keynes join Ride and Shine MK - an online women's cycling network https://www.facebook.com/groups/671809075762986

Also watch out for the upcoming Glow Ride on 22 October. Where we will ride as part of a day of action highlighting the need for safer streets and redways and better cycle routes, especially for women riding after dark.

25/08/2026

“I was nervous too.”

Nervous about traffic.
Nervous about getting lost.
Nervous about looking silly.
Nervous about not being fit enough.
Nervous about riding with other people.

So many women feel this before getting back on a bike.

The good news is you do not have to start big.

Start with one quiet route. One short journey. One ride with a friend. One group that welcomes beginners.

Confidence grows one ride at a time.

20/08/2026

Are you looking for a gentle beginner friendly ride? Our British Cycling Community Coach and Cycling Citizens MK's own Ann Shrimpton, are hosting a women's beginner friendly ride this coming Monday 24 August, starting at 10.15 from Willen.

No bike? No problem. We can provide a bike, subject to availability - just let us know when you book. Any questions, please post in the comments or message us.

Link below with details and how to book. This is part of CCMK's on-going work to enable more women to get into cycling.

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