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RCC Newsletter Autumn 2026

21 August 202621 August 2026AliceLeave a Comment

The Autumn 2026 RCC newsletter pdf is now downloadable from the Newsletters page, or you can also click on each article to read them separately. In this issue we talk about: RBC […]

What Cyclists Say About Cycling in Reading

21 August 2026AliceLeave a Comment

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 […]

Cycle Safety in Reading

21 August 2026AliceLeave a Comment

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 […]

Simple Brake Check

21 August 2026AliceLeave a Comment

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 […]

Just One Thing (A Drivers’ Guide)

21 August 202621 August 2026AliceLeave a Comment

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 […]

Reading ‘riskiest place to cycle’ outside of London

15 June 202617 June 2026SusanLeave a Comment

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 […]

Letter to the Editor

22 November 2025AliceLeave a Comment

Dear Editor, The tragic death of a cyclist following an accident on Shepherds Hill Roundabout on 29 August 2025 has deeply saddened our community. As a cycling instructor and a […]

RCC Newsletter Summer 2025

21 May 202521 May 2025AliceLeave a Comment

The Summer 2025 RCC newsletter pdf is now downloadable from the Newsletters page, or you can also click on each article to read them separately. In this issue we talk about: Get […]

Food Courier Switch

21 May 2025AliceLeave a Comment

How do you feel now that there are less food couriers on the roads? The non-throttle electric bikes have been an interesting debate point in many of our committee meetings. […]

Cyclists and The Highway Code

27 February 2025AliceLeave a Comment

If you’re like most people you are unlikely to have looked at the Highway Code since passing your driving test. Or maybe you have never driven a car. The recently […]