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Coronavirus: Cycling numbers in Scotland jump during lockdown

The coronavirus lockdown has prompted a big increase in cycling across Scotland, according to a national monitoring scheme.

Automatic cycle counters at 60 locations found in some places the number of cyclists more than doubled.

The biggest increases were observed in the Dunfermline, Newton Mearns and Dundee.

Cyclists are urged to practice social distancing by staying at least two metres away from others….

Coronavirus: Cycling numbers in Scotland jump during lockdown

Boris Johnson unveils £5bn boost for bus and cycle funding

New five year funding package to deliver at least 4,000 zero emission buses and a series of ‘Mini Holland’ cycle infrastructure plans

Boris Johnson will today announce a £5bn boost to the UK’s green transport infrastructure, promising to overhaul bus and cycle routes outside of London as part of his plans to ‘level up’ the UK’s regional…

Boris Johnson unveils £5bn boost for bus and cycle funding

The Chilterns -L’Etape on Sunday 14th July 2019

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This information is from the local tourist board, and they are assisting with the promotion of a forthcoming cycle race that is coming to Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns -L’Etape on Sunday 14th July.  The Official Tour de France Sportive in the UK, L’Etape UK combines some of the best riding close to London with the romance and excitement of the Tour de France.  

This is the first time the event has come to this region and they would like to ensure it becomes an annual fixture.  The race consists of three professionally designed routes suitable for all abilities, in addition to the Tour de France Fan Park offering fun for the whole family at Penn House, Amersham, HP7 0PS.