Author: Cyclox Blog

Cars driving through flood water in Feryy Hinksey Road Oxford

Get on your bike to stop flooding

By Lucy Giuliano and Jane Buekett

Ten years ago, in January 2014, Oxford experienced terrible flooding. Abingdon and Botley Roads were closed to traffic and hundreds of properties were inundated. This past week, on the exact anniversary of that disaster, the city has again been hit by serious flooding.

Older man in hi-vis jacket and helmet cycling down a lane through autumn trees in sunshine

New year cycling resolutions

By Alison Hill and Jonny Ives

What are your cycling resolutions for the new year? Here are some suggestions to start you off.

wrapped gift in Christmas paper with decorations in the background

Christmas gifts for cyclists

By Andy Chivers

As we approach Christmas there’s still time left to get a gift for those people in your life who cycle or want to learn to cycle. Read on for some ideas.

Path of loose broken stone viewed at ground level

An accessible city?

By Sushila Dhall

Pedestrians are supposed to be at the top of the hierarchy in road-use planning. But is this really the case? What is it like to be an urban pedestrian with mobility support needs?

Supporting safe streets for all

By Lucy Giuliano

Since I started as Cyclox Campaigns Director 5 months ago I’ve seen news reports of a local road collision on most days. We want everyone to feel safe on our streets. To achieve this, we need your support. Read on to find out more.    

Covered cycle rack in primary school full of locked-up kids' bikes

East Oxford schools need new cycle racks

By Lucy Pegg and Chris Jarvis

There has been a gradual uptick in walking and cycling to school in recent years, but this academic year the change feels seismic. Since the start of term in September both St Mary & St John Primary School (SSMJ) and Larkrise Primary have seen a huge increase in the number of pupils and staff arriving by bike. Read on to find out why.