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There's lots going on to make Colchester an even better place to cycle. Click on the latest news articles items below to find out more. |
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The search is on for groups and organisations with ideas for how to increase the number of people cycling in their neighbourhood.
Read more about Bid for funding to help increase cycling >>
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On 17 September 100 of the world’s best cyclists will be lining up in Bury St Edmunds for the start of the seventh stage of The Tour of Britain to Colchester.
Read more about The Tour of Britain is coming to Essex >>
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Back by popular demand, LEPRA is reintroducing a charity family bike ride in Colchester on Sunday 12 September.
Read more about Sign up for charity bike ride >>
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Colchester Cycle Champions bring bike activities to Greenstead Fun Day. |
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There were surprises galore when the Cycle and Seek treasure hunt stopped off in Salary Brook on Sunday (25 July).
Read more about Families flock to Cycle and Seek >>
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Cycle Colchester has clocked up its 500 success story when it comes to helping children to cycle more safely.
Read more about 500 success story for Cycle Colchester >>
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Children are being given the chance to brush up on their cycle skills this summer, thanks to Cycle Colchester.
Read more about Courses to help kids boost cycle skills this summer >>
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On 17 September, 100 of the world’s best cyclists will be lining up to race through Essex for the seventh stage of The Tour of Britain.
Read more about Tour of Britain: Essex route revealed >>
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Dr Bike Matt Lawford will be carrying out free bike checks on Colchester Market this Friday (23 July)
Read more about Free bike checks this Friday (23 July) >>
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If you're at a loose end this Saturday [17 July] head over to the Garrison fun day.
Read more about Meet the Cycle Colchester team at Garrison Fun Day >>
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Community groups and organisations have been awarded funding to help increase the number of people cycling in Colchester. This is the second round of Small Grants funding to be awarded by Cycle Colchester to provide support to grassroots schemes to encourage more people to travel by bike. |
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Cycle Colchester will be fitting free bike bells this Friday [9 July] to encourage cyclists to ring twice to warn other path users they are approaching.
Read more about Bike bell giveaway aims to help everyone Share the Space >>
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The premiere of a new cinema advert starring four Colchester families created to inspire people to get on their bikes has taken place at Colchester Odeon.
Read more about Cycle Stars advert premieres at Colchester Odeon >>
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This week is National Bike Week so why not celebrate by dusting off your two wheels and going out for a cycle ride?
Read more about It's Bike Week! >>
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More than 870 workers and residents in Colchester cycled an amazing 38,000 miles to make the recent Workplace Cycle Challenge an amazing success.
Read more about Colchester Cycle Challenge participants peddle an amazing 1.5 times round the world >>
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The Colchester Workplace Cycle Challenge has encouraged hundreds of people to get back on their bikes and experience the benefits of cycling.
Read more about Hundreds get back on their bikes for cycle challenge >>
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Cycle Colchester and Essex Police are joining forces to encourage pedestrians and cyclists to Share the Space.
Read more about Cycle Colchester and Essex Police to encourage everyone Share the Space >>
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Give cycling a try and claim a free breakfast as part of the Colchester Cycle Challenge.
Read more about Cycle to work and enjoy a free breakfast >>
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Cycle Colchester's team of Cycle Advisors helped inspire lots of people to get on their bikes at an event in the Garrison on Saturday (15 May).
Read more about Fantastic turn out for On Your Bike event >>
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If your bike is sitting at the back of the shed unloved and unused because it has a puncture, Re-Cycle's basic bike maintenance sessions could be just the thing for you.
Read more about Sign up for free bike maintenance sessions >>
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Colchester United players, staff, and even Eddie the team mascot will be taking to their bikes to join in with the Colchester Workplace Cycle Challenge. |
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Cycle Colchester's Cycle Advisors will be hosting a free event in the Garrison area on Saturday 15 May from 10am to 2pm.
Read more about Free bike event in the Garrison >>
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A new cycle path at the University of Essex's Colchester Campus has been officially opened by children from the University's Day Nursery.
Read more about University paves the way for more cycling >>
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If you are aged 12 - 80 come and try time trialling at Colchester Rovers' 10 mile event in Peldon on 16 June 2010.
Read more about Over 12 and always wanted to try a time trial? >>
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Cycle Colchester's Cycle Advisors helped lots of people get back on their bikes with an event at Greensead Community Centre.
Read more about Greenstead residents turn out in force for On Your Bike event >>
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Children throughout Colchester are being encouraged to cycle to school as part of Bike to School Week (26 to 30 April).
Read more about Colchester Children celebrate Bike to School Week >>
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The residents of Essex will have the chance to see the world's top cyclists in action this September, as the UK's biggest professional bike race weaves its way through the county.
Read more about Essex to welcome Tour of Britain >>
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A second round of funding has been announced for the Cycle Colchester Small Grants Scheme.
Read more about Further funding on offer for communities to help increase cycling >>
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Cycle Colchester's Cycle Advisors will be hosting a free event in Greenstead on Saturday 24 April from 10am to 2pm.
Read more about Free bike event in Greenstead >>
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Wivenhoe May Fair, the free music and arts festival, will be held this year on the afternoon of Monday 31 May, the last Bank Holiday in May and will take on a pedal-powered theme.
Read more about Pedal-power focus for 2010 Wivenhoe May Fair >>
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The Colchester Workplace Cycle Challenge is a free, fun competition that encourages people to remember the joys of riding a bike.
Read more about Sign up for the Colchester Workplace Cycle Challenge >>
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Residents in the Greenstead and Garrison areas are being given a helping hand to experience the benefits of travelling by bike.
Read more about Greenstead and Garrison residents to receive cycling advice >>
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Seven-year-old Faye Size from Colchester had her bike checked out by Dr Bike in preparation for a 28km cycle ride to raise cash to help children living in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Read more about Fundraising schoolgirl gears up for charity cycle ride with the help of Dr Bike >>
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Cycling is being given a boost in Greenstead as part of the Cycle Colchester project.
Read more about Greenstead gears up for increase in cycling >>
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Come and get a free bike MOT on Tuesday, 23 March from 8am to 10am outside the Garrison FM studio/ Londis in Homefield Road.
Read more about Free Dr Bike checks in the Garrison area >>
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Thousands of pounds of funding has been awarded to community groups and organisations to help increase cycling in Colchester.
Read more about Community receives cash boost to increase cycling >>
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Families invited to take part in Cycle and Seek - a unique treasure trail by bike.
Read more about Easter fun with Cycle and Seek event >>
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The search is on to find marshals to help out with a fun family cycling event in St John's and Highwoods on 5 April 2010.
Read more about Marshals needed for cycle event >>
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Further adult cycle skills sessions have been added to the calendar to help people discover the pleasure and freedom cycling can offer.
Read more about Further adult cycle skills sessions available >>
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Find out all the latest news from Cycle Colchester in our Spring newsletter.
Read more about Cycle Colchester Spring newsletter >>
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The search is on to find four Colchester families who are game to give cycling a try, to star in a cinema advert which will be aired at the town’s Odeon this summer.
Read more about Could you be a Colchester Cycle Star? >>
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Conquer your fears and discover the freedom of cycling anywhere, any time with our two hour Cycle Safely sessions for adults.
Read more about Boost your confidence with cycle skills sessions >>
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Essex County Council is providing free training courses for people who would like to become Volunteer Ride Leader. |
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Cycle Colchester has been out and about this half term with two events to encourage people to get on their bikes.
Read more about Cycle-powered smoothies pull in the crowds >>
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Join the Headway Essex team cycling round Holland from Monday 26 July to Monday 2 August 2010.
Read more about Cycle through the tulips with Headway Essex >>
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Find out more about how you could be part of the Cycle Colchester Team! |
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Two great events are set to take place this half term to encourage people to get on their bikes.
Read more about Free cycle fun this half term >>
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Colchester United is encouraging fans to get on their bikes for home game matches.
Read more about U's fans encouraged to get on their bikes >>
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Are you looking for an enjoyable and gentle traffic-free cycle ride?
Then why not join the Cycle Champions' regular gentle cycle ride at 11am every Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, whatever your ability. |
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Funding on offer for communities to help increase cycling in Colchester
Read more about Funding on offer for communities to help increase cycling in Colchester >>
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Top tips if you're buying a bike for Christmas
Read more about Top tips if you're buying a bike for Christmas >>
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Three budding cyclists have been rewarded for pledging to get on their bikes.
Read more about Summer of Cycling pledge draw winners >>
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November news from Cycle Champions
Read more about November update from Cycle Champions >>
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Families flocked to High Woods Country Park to help celebrate the launch of the newly improved High Woods cycle route.
Read more about Family fun marks launch of improved High Woods cycle route >>
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Make cycling the High Woods Route even more fun with our family quiz.
Read more about Take part in High Woods Route Quiz >>
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Come and help Cycle Colchester celebrate the launch of the new High Woods cycle route at a fun family event this Sunday [11 October].
Read more about Join in the fun to celebrate High Woods Route >>
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Residents in Highwoods will be given a helping hand to experience the benefits of travelling by bike.
Read more about Highwoods residents to receive cycling advice >>
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Colchester’s newly improved High Woods cycle route has been launched with the help of teachers and pupils from The Gilberd School, businesses and organisations.
Read more about Cycle ride launches improved High Woods Route >>
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Colchester Cycle Champions is a BIG Lottery-funded initiative to get more people enjoying cycling. There's lots going on for the project over the next month. Read on to find out more or visit www.ctc.org.uk/colchester |
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The search is on for a team of cycling advisers to help encourage more people in the Highwoods area experience the benefits of cycling.
Read more about Search is on for Cycle Advisers >>
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Summer of Cycling rounded off with event for all the family. |
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Families are invited to join a fun cycle ride with the Heart Angels and Cycle Colchester. The event will help to round off Colchester’s Summer of Cycling, celebrating our cycling town status.
Read more about Come and enjoy free cycling fun >>
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Colchester is becoming an even better place to cycle, so why not get on your bike with the Heart Angels and see what we mean.
Read more about Fun days out by bike with the Heart Angels >>
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Bring the whole family along for a morning of fun cycling activities this summer holiday.
Read more about Cycling fun for all the family this summer holiday >>
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Find out the latest news from the Cycle Colchester project with our Summer update. |
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Cycle Colchester volunteer Pam visits the Palace
Read more about Cycle Colchester volunteer Pam visits the Palace >>
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Thousands of people turned out to enjoy the excitement of theTour Series cycling race when it stopped off in Colchester on Thursday (18 June).
Read more about Thousands turn out for Tour Series >>
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Hundreds pledge to bike more at Cycling Festival
Read more about Hundreds pledge to bike more at Cycling Festival >>
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Give cycling to work a try and claim a free breakfast thanks to Cycle Colchester.
Read more about Cycle to work and enjoy a free breakfast >>
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Dr Bike is going on tour to help everyone make sure their bikes are in tip-top condition for Colchester's Summer of Cycling.
Read more about Get your bike checked out for free at Cycle Surgery >>
He will carry out free check-ups equivalent to an MOT which take about 10 to 15 minutes. Minor repairs and adjustments will be carried out on the spot. There's no need to book, just turn up on the day. |
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Saddle up for a day of fun at the Colchester Cycling Festival.
Read more about Fun for all the family at Cycling Festival >>
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Fresh air, friendly company, light exercise - and a stop for tea and cake. All of this is on offer with a Five Miles to Fabulous bike ride on Saturday 6 June.
Read more about Cycle Five Miles to Fabulous >>
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Cycle Colchester's stall at the Wivenhoe May Fair was swamped with people eager to pledge to cycle more this summer.
Read more about Festival-goers pledge to cycle more this summer >>
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Cycle to the Wivenhoe May Fair and you could bag yourself a free goodie bag.
Read more about Get on your bike and bag some goodies >>
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Colchester is one of only 10 towns chosen to host an exciting, world-class cycling event.
Read more about Colchester puts cycling in the fast lane >>
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Cycle Colchester is encouraging pupils throughout the town to try cycling to school as part of Bike to Learning Week.
Read more about Cycling to school makes sense >>
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To help Colchester to get set for a summer of cycling, Cycle Colchester will be hosting a Dr Bike surgery.
Read more about Get your bike ready for summer with free Dr Bike check-up >>
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Work is well underway on the first route to be improved as part of the Cycle Colchester project.
Read more about Cycle Colchester celebrates improvements to route >>
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The Colchester Cycling Town project has secured a further £50,000 to improve links from the north of Colchester to the main railway station and town centre.
Read more about Colchester secures extra cash for cycling >>
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