It's not about lycra. It's not about racing, or saving the world, or crossing the Nullarbor Plain alone except for the film crew.

It's about the best way of commuting, shopping, sightseeing, socialising, partying, and generally just getting from A to B every day: by bike. We're based in York, but get around the UK a fair bit.

Read my Real Cycling column every month in Cycling Plus magazine.

Are you a real cyclist? Take the test

London Thames All 33 bike bridges, tunnels, ferries
Bike Monopoly Cycle the game's squares
Bike part streets Helmet Row, Bell Yard etc
Quirky London 20 odd places to cycle


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