What Cyclists Say About Cycling in Reading
A community snapshot following the “most dangerous place to cycle” headline from BBC News, 15 June 2026 When a recent report* claimed that Reading is the “riskiest place to cycle […]
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Cycle Safety in Reading
Some of you may have seen a recent news item about a road safety report which suggested Reading was the most dangerous place for cyclists outside of London: https://tinyurl.com/3frdp66k Whilst […]
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Simple Brake Check
How to Check Brake Function Static check (recommended) With the bike stationary, squeeze the front and rear brake levers firmly. • The levers should feel firm (not pulling to the […]
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Just One Thing (A Drivers’ Guide)
The Dutch Reach A simple habit which prevents ‘dooring’ collisions. Open your car door with your hand furthest from the door. This naturally turns your body, making you look over […]
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Quick Win for Lower Earley
Here are before and after photos of the end of Elm Lane in lower Earley. What the pictures don’t really show is that the land is quite sloped, making the […]
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Cycling UK Campaigners Conference comes to Reading!
Cycling UK, in partnership with Reading Cycle Campaign, will host an in‑person advocacy event in Reading on Saturday 14 November, bringing together campaigners from across the region to sharpen their […]
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Castle Hill / Bath Road Active Travel Scheme – Informal Consultation
Following a meeting with RBC Transport officers we have put together RCC’s comments on the drawings for the proposed Bath Road cycle scheme. Read our list here: http://readingcyclecampaign.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/RCC-Comments-on-Bath-Rd-Scheme-July-2026.pdf If there […]
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Active Travel Funding: Cycling Quick Wins for Reading
The latest Active Travel Funding settlement has provided Reading Borough Council with a budget to deliver a number of ‘quick win’ improvements to cycling infrastructure across the town. In response, […]
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Just One Thing Can Save a Life
Simple actions every driver can take to make Reading’s roads safer for everyone. Every day in Reading, small decisions behind the wheel make a big difference. Many of the most […]
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Reading ‘riskiest place to cycle’ outside of London
Reading ranks 11th in the list of riskiest areas for cyclists in Great Britain, according to data from the Department for Transport By Charlotte Coles, BBC Local News, South of […]
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