Maillot jaune or red light? The Great British Cycling Quiz tests Manchester’s biking proficiency
As the Tour de France overlaps with the Commonwealth Games this week, a Manchester law firm is putting the city’s cycling safety knowledge to the test.
FC United pilgrimage: Intrepid cyclist to ride 1,600 miles from Sweden to Manchester for charity
Linus Lind, 31, hopes to cover the distance from his home in Uppsala to Broadhurst Park – the site of the almost complete FC United ground in Moston – by August 30.
In the saddle: Diabetes UK appeals for Manchester cyclists to choose charity in London 100-mile bike race
Manchester’s cyclists are being encouraged to raise money for Diabetes UK by taking part in the Prudential Ride London-Surrey100 challenge.
Pedal power: Forget the Tour de France, visit Manchester’s MOSI to find out about the birth of cycling in Britain
While the recent thrills and spills of the Tour de France passing through northern England got cycling fans excited, to truly appreciate the sport head to the Museum of Science and Industry from July 19-March 1 next year for ‘Pedal Power’.
Going the extra mile: Cancer patient, 71, defies age to battle hills and roads to repay Christie’s ‘outstanding care’
A 71-year-old Manchester cancer patient is gearing up to say thank you to The Christie – by cycling 100 miles to raise funds.
Scotland a-Hoy: Blind and visually-impaired Bury cyclists set for gruelling ride to Glasgow velodrome
Bury Tandem Club for the Visually Impaired will ride through the night from Manchester Velodrome to the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow, which was inspired by the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
Tour de Force! Biggest ever Tour de France presentation as 10,000 cram into Leeds’ First Direct Arena
Thousands will flock to roadsides in Rochdale and across Yorkshire this weekend as northern England hosts the Grand Départ of the world’s biggest sporting event, featuring 198 riders, 22 teams, plenty of gritted teeth and 3,656 kilometres of racing.
Tour de France spectators urged to share footage of historic event in Manchester for unique film
Manchester bike enthusiasts are being urged to capture and share footage of this weekend’s historic Tour de France for a unique film.
Avid cyclists risk bad knees and shake off cobwebs to raise £500,000 for charity in Great Manchester Cycle
The 2014 edition had 8,000 riders take part, completing 13, 26 and 52-mile sportive challenges over a route starting and finishing at the Etihad Campus.
Inspire a bike generation: British Cycling team up with Manchester City to make youths better riders
Manchester City Football Club will host the three-day holiday programme in August to breed a generation of expert riders as cycling’s popularity continues to grow in Britain.
Get ready for the perils of Cragg Vale: Rochdale Council delight at welcoming Tour de France
The 101st edition of the Tour de France begins on July 5 in Leeds, passing through Rochdale before it finishes on the famous Champs-Élysées in Paris 22 days later after 3,664 kilometres of intense racing.