- Reward offered by teen bike theft victim
- April 4, 2012
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A teenager has announced he is willing to pay a £50 reward for information leading to the return of his beloved bike. Michael Benham O'Leary told the Portsmouth News that he spent all of his birthday and Christmas money on purchasing the £400 two-wheeler. "I'm annoyed. I paid a lot of money for it and I won't be able to … More
- Thieves steal 8 bikes from cycling enthusiast
- April 3, 2012
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A large cycle insurance claim may have to be submitted by a biking enthusiast from Carlisle, after he had eight two-wheelers stolen from his shed. Tom Walker told the News & Star how thieves targeted the outhouse and the haul taken was worth £9,500. The 21-year-old is a top rider with the north Cumbrian Border City Wheelers club and has … More
- Edinburgh hopes to become bicycle-friendly with new cycle routes
- April 2, 2012
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Edinburgh is aiming to become a bike-friendly city as it introduces new cycle lanes to its streets. Work has begun on the Council's Quality Bike Corridor scheme, which runs between the Mound and the University of Edinburgh's King's Buildings campus. The council has pledged to spend a minimum of five per cent of it transport budget on cycling for 2012-13 … More
- Cycling ‘a great stress-busting pastime’
- April 2, 2012
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Cycling has been described as a good stress-reliever by one expert, who advised those worried about debt to get "plenty of exercise". Dan Roberts, cognitive therapist at danroberts.com, recommended spending time walking, jogging or biking in the great outdoors. Individuals who have financial worries and feel like everything is getting on top of them have been urged to get moving. … More
- Exercise should be incorporated in to daily routines, expert advises
- March 30, 2012
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Incorporating exercise into daily routines is the easiest way to stay healthy without getting fit seeming like a chore. This is according to fitness expert for The De-Stress Diet at de-stressyourlife.com Charlene Hutsebaut, who provided people with tips on how to work out. She recommended scheduling exercise for before or directly after finishing work for the day as motivation levels … More
- Local stores donate bike to PCSO
- March 28, 2012
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Two stores in Kembrey Park have shown their support for a police community support officer (PCSO) by giving him a bike. Julian Randall-Stratton needs two wheels to help him cover a greater area of Eldene and Liden, the Swindon Advertiser reports. He decided to ask The Outlet Village and Cycles Warehouse for help following a shortage of police bikes and … More
- Manchester to launch cycle hire scheme
- March 28, 2012
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On April 3rd a new bike hire scheme will be launched at Manchester Piccadilly train station, allowing commuters and visitors to take to the city on two wheels. The introduction of the fold-up devices may lead to a rise in cycle insurance enquiries, as individuals opt to use the bikes to navigate around the area. Brompton Dock has partnered with … More
- Cumbria police launch initiative to tackle bike thieves
- March 27, 2012
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Police in Carlisle are hoping to limit the number of people having to make cycle insurance claims by cracking down on thefts. The local News & Star reports how officers have handed out security labels to more than 100 schoolchildren, which can be filled in with the owner's details and are very hard to remove. Since the start of the … More
- Cycling ‘is a great way to boost summer weight loss’
- March 27, 2012
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Individuals have been urged to take advantage of sunny weather and kick start their fitness and weight loss regime. Ann Finnemore, hypnotherapist, life coach and founder of Gettingyouthere.co.uk, explained how the "longer and warmer days make it easier to get out and about". Now may be the ideal time to renew cycle insurance policies ahead of the summer months, with … More
- Gold bike up for auction
- March 26, 2012
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A bike that features a gold-plated frame and parcel rack is expected to fetch up to £2,000 at auction. Otto Hauser told the Western Daily Press how he purchased the mode of transport from a Swiss shop nearly 20 years ago. The person with the winning bid may want to invest in a cycle insurance policy for the two-wheeler as … More