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Oxford Bike Week 2009 - 13th to 21st June FREE bike rides! This year's theme: escape from the city pdf to print out
All rides start from outside the Sheldonian Theare, Broad Street, Oxford (except 13th June). All rides are informal social occasions. Speeds are low, busy roads are avoided. Bring lights, water and (just in case!) a waterproof. Rides are guided both ways. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure your bike is in good working condition, with properly inflated tyres and effective brakes. For more info contact Cyclox on contact@cyclox.org or 07975 514208 / 07792 375423. Happy riding!
Shopping & parking. Do Oxford a favour: give cycling a go.  On Yer BikeMonday 15th June 2009 By James Styring » This perennial panic really gets my goat because it assumes that the car driver’s concerns are all that matters and it assumes that mainly drivers shop.... more  
Oxford like a bike graveyard  Tuesday 9th June 2009 By Chris Walker » The chairman of Oxford Pedestrians’ Association, Paul Cullen, joined the Oxford Mail on a three-hour inspection of bike racks last week and discovered 40 abandoned bikes in the city centre. Mr Cullen said they were an “eyesore” – many of which having fallen victim to theft and vandalism with missing parts or buckled wheels. He also warned the problem discouraged cyclists by clogging up overcrowded bike racks and deterring bikers who would be fearful of similar damage happening to their property. ..." 
The more you cycle, the safer it gets   Wednesday 3rd June 2009 CTC, the national cyclists’ organisation, has just published a really interesting report that corroborates the oft-quoted wisdom that cycling gets safer the more people do it. Countries in Europe with high levels of cycle use tend to be less risky for cyclists. In Denmark, people cycle over 900 kilometres a year and it is a far safer country to cycle in than Portugal, where barely 30 km is covered by each person by bike annually. more 
Cyclists fear 'ban' in city plans Oxford Times, Sun 15th Feb 2009 "Dozens of cyclists met Oxfordshire County Council’s transport chief to have their say over plans to transform Oxford city centre. The meeting was part of a consultation process over plans to pedestrianise much of central Oxford. About 35 riders, including a large contingent from campaign group Cyclox, turned up at the Town Hall to get their view across. Cyclox spokesman James Styring said: “There was nothing in the Transform Oxford proposals about cycling and we want to make sure that if they pedestrianise roads, they don’t end up banning bikes.” more story and add your comments 
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