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An informal network for NHS staff who cycle to work or use a bicycle for work purposes. Membership 140 on this site, access to 1140 affiliated NHS cyclists and 4x BUG (Bicycle User Groups). (However it is estimated that 100,000 NHS staff may cycle to work? Would be great to be able to benchmark this one day? ) Please join SPOKES. Their will be some articles on the website that will only be viewable to members of SPOKES. Membership is FREE. NB. In order for the network admin's to understand members' needs, please tell us why you want to join (more...)
An informal network for NHS staff who cycle to work or use a bicycle for work purposes. Membership 140 on this site, access to 1140 affiliated NHS cyclists and 4x BUG (Bicycle User Groups). (However it is estimated that 100,000 NHS staff may cycle to work? Would be great to be able to benchmark this one day? )
Please join SPOKES. Their will be some articles on the website that will only be viewable to members of SPOKES. Membership is FREE.
NB. In order for the network admin's to understand members' needs, please tell us why you want to join SPOKES, Your request to join SPOKES will be actioned by the network admin member. Notification of your acceptance to SPOKES the NHS Cycling Network will be sent to your email address.
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Network feed
- New Publication: Best European Practices in promoting cycling and walking
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The book offers the latest knowledge to promote walking and cycling. It gives wide points of view, solutions and ideas to planners and decision makers in cities, municipalities and public...14:09 - Thu 17 May 2012
- Bike Week 2012-Update
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Bike Week is delighted to announce Samsung Electronics as its exclusive partner in 2012.09:18 - Thu 17 May 2012
- Bike and foot journeys in London rewarded
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The re:route scheme lets people download a mobile app to collect points for journeys made by bike or on foot.13:41 - Wed 09 May 2012
- Scotland - 5th National Active Travel Conference, 29 May.
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http://walkcycleconnect.org/10:31 - Wed 09 May 2012
- Free range kids or a bankrupt NHS? (article from Sustrans)
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Concern is growing over the impact of unhealthy lifestyles on people and the economy: a shrinking economy cannot possibly continue to meet the massive healthcare costs which arise, in part,...17:28 - Tue 01 May 2012
- Re: Land's End to John O'Groats
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Cheers Phil I think everything's sorted now, just drawn up my equipment list, finalised my route directions and fitted a 12-28t cassette for lower gears along with a shiny new...12:53 - Tue 01 May 2012
- Bike Week, 16 – 24 June 2012
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Bike Week, 16 – 24 June 2012, is the UK’s biggest mass participation cycling event. Last year almost half a million people participated at events across the country.16:59 - Mon 30 Apr 2012
- Re: Land's End to John O'Groats
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Hi Alan, I completed my unsupported 9 day LEJOG in June 2009 covering a similar route to what yours - the most noticable difference being that my home stop over...16:18 - Mon 30 Apr 2012
- Land's End to John O'Groats
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Thought people on here might be intersted in hearing about my LEJoG that I will be starting on 6 th May. I am planning on taking 7 days covering a distance of...15:58 - Fri 27 Apr 2012
- Walk to Work Week 2012 will take place from 14-18 May
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Not Quite Cycling but an alternative Healthy option...16:26 - Tue 24 Apr 2012
. (However it is estimated that 100,000 NHS staff may cycle to work? Would be great to be able to benchmark this one day? )
Please join SPOKES. Their will be some articles on the website that will only be viewable to members of SPOKES. Membership is FREE.
NB. In order for the network admin's to understand members' needs, please tell us why you want to join SPOKES, Your request to join SPOKES will be actioned by the network admin member. Notification of your acceptance to SPOKES the NHS Cycling Network will be sent to your email address.
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