West Oxford Fun Day: free bike repairs
Saturday 8 July, 2pm–6pm
Get free bike maintenance from a qualified mechanic
Celebrate Bike Week with a family ride!
By Robin Tucker
Bike Week 2023, from 5 to 11 June, is the 100th annual celebration of all things cycling. There are few places better to cycle than Oxfordshire, and cycling groups will be putting on special rides and events across the county.
Flo’s in the Park: free bike repairs
Saturday 17 June, 2pm–6pm
Get free bike maintenance from a qualified mechanic
Oxford Online Cycle Map
A brand new cycle map of Oxford has been launched, showing low-traffic routes in the city. It shows routes that are car-free, protected, and walking-only, as well as road crossings.
Parking your bike at Oxford station
By Andy Chivers
Cycle parking at Oxford station is in a woeful state. The knee-deep piles of leaves from last autumn made the station bike parking area look desperately neglected. Forgotten bikes dangle at crazy angles from their rusty locks. The covered area is hard enough to get in and out of even if you find a space, but the open area is like an assault course that you leave with scratched shins and elbows.
Cyclox is 20 years old
By Andy Chivers
In September 2003 a small group of cycle campaigners held the first meeting of Cyclox. The group had its origins in Oxford Friends of the Earth. The first campaign was for the 20mph speed limit on residential roads.