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Kirris cycling in Victoria Park, Bristol
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Cycling gives me a sense of freedom

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Kirris

Cycling through Victoria Park, Bristol.

Saskia - Guildhall Bath - I Bike It case study profile
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Cycling is my favourite way to get to where I want to go, much quicker, cheaper and healthier than any alternative.

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Saskia

Cycling through Guildhall, Bath.

Franciska cycling on Gloucester Road
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It keeps me healthy. I don’t feel tired like I used to. I used to get very bad headaches but I don’t get them anymore since I started cycling.

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Franciska

Cycling through The Arches, Bristol.

Rachel cycling in Portishead marina
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I ride to avoid the cost and stress of driving and parking plus getting some extra fitness in.

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Rachel

Cycling through Portishead.

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Share this post on Twitter – opens in a new tab Clevedon Sea Defences Path – temporary closure.Due to essential sea walls repair work by the Environment Agency, the section of path shown will be closed to all members of the public for just over five-weeks. The planned finish is the 3rd December 2025. The signed diversion route will be via Lower Strode Rd and the path alongside the Blind Yeo river. For further information about the closure please Email enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk. Telephone 03708 506 506.
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Share this post on Twitter – opens in a new tab "Be Bright, Be Seen" - Pop-up events in Bristol in the coming weeks! Join us for free bike checks, lights, and cycling goodies...🚲🎉💡- Fri 31st Oct, 3.30-6.30pm (Queen Square, Redcliffe Bridge entrance)Find out more: https://buff.ly/8u801lh
Share this post on Twitter – opens in a new tab "Be Bright, Be Seen" - Pop-up events running in Bristol over next few of weeks! Come along for free bike checks, lights and cycling goodies...🚲🎉💡- Mon 27th October from 3.30pm to 6.30pm (Neptune Statue on the Centre)- Tues 28th October from 3.30pm to 6.30pm (Castle Park at the Bristol Bridge entrance)- Fri 31st October from 3.30pm to 6.30pm (Queen Square at the Redcliffe Bridge entrance)- Wed 5th November from 3.30pm to 6.30pm (Princes Street Bridge outside of the Arnolfini)- Thurs 6th November from 3.30pm to 6.30pm (Neptune Statue on the Centre)Find out more: https://travelwest.info/news/winter-road-safety/
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