Get Cycling gets a visit from twin city cyclists
A group of cyclists from one of our twin cities travelled to York this week and dropped in to visit us when they arrived. Jim McGurn is one of the hosts accommodating some of the group and a board member. “This was one in a series of annual cycling exchanges, and we look forward to…
Read MoreBike Week: 100 years of celebrating cycling
This year is the 100th year of #BikeWeek by Cycling UK. At Get Cycling we like to celebrate cycling every day, so we thought we’d highlight something a bit closer to our hearts to mark this special milestone: the history of disability cycling. Did you know? The first handcycle was invented in Germany in 1655, by Stephan…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week #ThrivingAtWork
This week (15 – 21 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week and we’ve been working with St. Nicks to champion mental health support in the workplace. We understand that mental ill health, anxiety and stress are associated with many of the leading causes of disease and disability in our society. Promoting and protecting the mental…
Read MoreLocal Bike Shop Day 2023
We are always thrilled to celebrate Local Bike Shop Day (or #LBSD) every year, and this year BikeBiz included us in a great write-up Local Bike Shop Day is an industry-wide initiative managed by the Association of Cycle Traders. “Local Bike Shop Day is the one day a year when independent bike shops across the UK…
Read MoreVicky Hogg smashes her 100 marathons in 100 days goal!
South Yorkshire legend Vicky Hogg vowed to run 100 marathons in 100 days to raise money for 4 charities and she has not only smashed that goal – she did one more for good measure! 101 marathons in 101 days is not a feat to be sniffed at and we are incredibly proud to have…
Read MoreBritish Cycling launch Limitless
This February, British Cycling launched their amazing Limitless programme – a brand-new inclusive club project providing cycling opportunities for disabled people, regardless of age, impairment and ability. British Cycling are creating a network of inclusive clubs across the country, where disabled people can take part in cycling opportunities. Whether you wish to try cycling for…
Read MoreDiffability: the podcast helping break down barriers for families with disabled children
Season 2 of the incredible Diffability podcast, hosted by Dadsnet, has launched and we are thrilled to be a part of it! The podcast is led by dads Paul & Michael Atwal-Brice and follows their challenging journey of raising their identical twin teenage sons Levi and Lucas, who both have autism and epilepsy, as well…
Read MoreGlobal Recycling Day
March 18th is Global Recycling Day. Every year, the Earth yields billions of tons of natural resources and at some point, in the not-too-distant future, it will run out. Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognise, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future…
Read MoreRoam End Of Line Sale
* Brand New * On Sale * We have been selling the popular Roam cycles for a number of years. Recently they streamlined their product offering and will no longer be selling some of the models which are well-liked here in the UK. We have been lucky enough to grab the remainder of this stock and would like to offer these…
Read MoreExclusive cycle supplier at Superhero Series 2023
The wheels turn for inclusivity as Get Cycling is announced as the exclusive cycle supplier at the 2023 Superhero Series powered by Marvel events! We are super excited to be announced as the exclusive specialist cycle partner for the Superhero Series powered by Marvel events. The series is the only mass participation sports series dedicated…
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