{"id":8,"date":"2023-10-02T10:26:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T10:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/index.php\/mesmerize-pro\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T19:23:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T19:23:10","slug":"mesmerize-pro","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  data-label=\"About\" data-id=\"content--2\" data-export-id=\"content-6\" data-category=\"content\" class=\"content-6 content-section content-section-spacing\" id=\"about\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><div  class=\"gridContainer\">  <div  class=\"row middle-sm\"> <div  class=\"col-sm-6\"> <div  class=\"row\"> <div  class=\"col-xs-12 space-bottom\" data-type=\"column\"> <h2  class=\"\">We support more people to cycle in Oxford, more often and more safely<\/h2> <p  class=\"\">This is how we work towards our mission.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div> <div  data-type=\"row\" class=\"col-xs-12\"><div  class=\"row space-bottom force-align\"> <div  class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-fit text-center\"><i  class=\"fa icon fa-bullhorn large color1\"><\/i><\/div> <div  class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm\" data-type=\"column\"><h3  class=\"\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(5, 159, 226);\">Advocate<\/span><\/h3> <p  class=\"\">We lobby key decision makers such as the City and County Councils and the two universities to raise awareness of cycling and to call for better cycling provision.<\/p><\/div> <\/div>  <div  class=\"row space-bottom force-align\"> <div  class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-fit text-center\"><i  class=\"fa icon fa-handshake-o big color1\"><\/i><\/div> <div  class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm\" data-type=\"column\"><h3  class=\"\"><font  color=\"#059fe2\">Collaborate<\/font><\/h3> <p  class=\"\">We work with local active travel groups, the universities and other partners.<\/p><\/div> <\/div><div  class=\"row space-bottom force-align\"> <div  class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-fit text-center\"><i  class=\"fa icon fa-comments-o large color1\"><\/i><\/div> <div  class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm\" data-type=\"column\"><h3  class=\"\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(5, 159, 226);\">Engage<\/span><\/h3> <p  class=\"\">We listen to and learn from our members and communities.<\/p><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <div  class=\"col-sm-6 flexbox around-xs top-xs space-bottom-xs\"><div  class=\"overlay-box flexbox middle-xs center-xs overlay-holder\"> <div  class=\"overlay-box-offset offset-border shadow-medium border-color2 hide-xs\"><\/div> <img  decoding=\"async\" class=\"flexbox shadow-large img1\" data-size=\"485x632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-haydon-curteis-lateo-K-J2JHg9xK0-unsplash-scaled-2.jpg\" title=\"haydon-curteis-lateo-K-J2JHg9xK0-unsplash\" alt=\"\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div data-label=\"Trustee ad\" data-id=\"cta--4\" data-export-id=\"cta-blue-section\" data-category=\"cta\" class=\"cta-blue-section content-section content-section-spacing-medium bg-color1 white-text\" id=\"trustee-ad\"  style=\"background-image: none; background-color: rgb(255, 152, 0);\"><div class=\"gridContainer\" > <div class=\"row middle-xs\" ><div class=\"col-sm-8 space-bottom-xs\" data-type=\"column\" >  <h2 class=\"\" >Cyclox is looking for new trustees. Would you like to apply?<\/h2><\/div> <div class=\"col-sm-4 end-sm\" data-type=\"column\" > <a class=\"button color-white dark-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cyclox-is-looking-for-new-trustees.pdf\"  target=\"_self\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"\">Learn more<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><div  data-label=\"3 year plan\" data-id=\"cta--2\" data-export-id=\"cta-blue-section\" data-category=\"cta\" class=\"cta-blue-section content-section content-section-spacing-medium bg-color1 white-text\" id=\"3-year-plan\"><div  class=\"gridContainer\"> <div  class=\"row middle-xs\"><div  class=\"col-sm-8 space-bottom-xs\" data-type=\"column\"> <h2  class=\"\">Read our 3 year plan&nbsp;<\/h2> <\/div> <div  class=\"col-sm-4 end-sm\" data-type=\"column\"> <a  class=\"button big color-white dark-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cyclox_Strategy_2023-2026_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Our 2023-26 strategy<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><div  data-label=\"What we do\" data-id=\"features--1\" data-export-id=\"features-16\" data-category=\"features\" class=\"features-16 content-section content-section-spacing\" id=\"what-we-do\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-image: none;\"><div  class=\"gridContainer\"> <div  class=\"row text-center\"><div  class=\"section-title-col\" data-type=\"column\"> <h2  class=\"\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 700;\">What we do<\/span><\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <div  class=\"row spaced-cols\" data-type=\"row\"> <div  class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 space-bottom\"> <img  decoding=\"async\" class=\"face\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-Cyclox-48-scaled-1.jpg\" title=\"Cyclox-48\" alt=\"\"> <div  data-type=\"column\" class=\"col-padding-small col-padding-small-xs description-container\"> <h3  class=\"\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 700; color: rgb(5, 159, 226);\">Campaigns<\/span><\/h3> <p  class=\"\">We want better streets for all road users. We call on our politicians, decision makers and transport planners to make this a reality.<\/p> <a  class=\"button big color1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/index.php\/campaigns\" target=\"_self\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div  class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 space-bottom\"> <img  decoding=\"async\" class=\"face\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-Cyclox-43-scaled-1.jpg\" title=\"Cyclox-43\" alt=\"\"> <div  data-type=\"column\" class=\"col-padding-small col-padding-small-xs description-container\"> <h3  class=\"\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 700; color: rgb(5, 159, 226);\">Community<\/span><\/h3> <p  class=\"\">From Blackbird Leys to Botley, and Dr Bikes to donating cycles, we work closely with local residents and community projects to support, encourage and enable more people to feel confident and capable to cycle.<\/p> <a  class=\"button big color1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/index.php\/community\" target=\"_self\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div  class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 space-bottom\"> <img  decoding=\"async\" class=\"face\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cropped-COTP-plan-1.jpg\" title=\"cropped-COTP-plan-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"> <div  data-type=\"column\" class=\"col-padding-small col-padding-small-xs description-container\"> <h3  class=\"\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 700; color: rgb(5, 159, 226);\">Consultations<\/span><\/h3> <p  class=\"\">Responding to planning consultations makes up a big part of our work. Whether it is cycle parking or housing developments, our expert volunteers share their knowledge with the local councils to contribute to designs.<\/p> <a  class=\"button big color1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/index.php\/consultations\" target=\"_self\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div  data-label=\"Get Involved\" data-id=\"features--2\" data-export-id=\"features-13-card-bordered\" data-category=\"features\" class=\"features-13 content-section content-section-spacing\" id=\"get-involved\" style=\"background-color: rgb(5, 159, 226); background-image: none;\"><div  class=\"gridContainer\"> <div  class=\"row text-center\"><div  class=\"section-title-col\" data-type=\"column\"> <h2  class=\"\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Get involved<\/span><\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <div  class=\"row spaced-cols content-center-sm\" data-type=\"row\"> <div  class=\"col-sm-4\"> <div  class=\"card bordered y-move\" data-type=\"column\"> <i  class=\"fa icon fa-pencil-square-o reverse round big color1\"><\/i><h3  class=\"\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Join<\/span><\/h3>  <p  class=\"\">We are proud to be a member organisation. Your support not only helps to keep us going, but means we have a greater impact. There are membership options for individuals or households.<\/p> <a  class=\"button y-move big color1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/index.php\/join\" target=\"_self\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Become a member<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div  class=\"col-sm-4\"> <div  class=\"card bordered y-move\" data-type=\"column\"> <i  class=\"fa icon fa-money reverse round big color1\"><\/i> <h3  class=\"\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Donate<\/span><\/h3> <p  class=\"\">As a small charity, we rely on donations and grant funding. We appreciate any amount you\u2019re able to contribute. \n<br >All donations go directly towards our campaigns, projects and events.&nbsp;<\/p> <a  class=\"button y-move big color1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/index.php\/donate\" target=\"_self\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Support us<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div  class=\"col-sm-4\"> <div  class=\"card bordered y-move\" data-type=\"column\"> <i  class=\"fa icon fa-users reverse round big color1\"><\/i> <h3  class=\"\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Volunteer<\/span><\/h3> <p  class=\"\">We are run almost entirely by our team of trustees and volunteers. From our infrastructure group to Kidical Mass marshals, we are always looking for people to get involved and support our work.<\/p> <a  class=\"button y-move big color1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/index.php\/volunteer\" target=\"_self\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div  data-label=\"Forthcoming events\" data-id=\"cta--3\" data-export-id=\"cta-blue-section\" data-category=\"cta\" class=\"cta-blue-section content-section content-section-spacing-medium bg-color1 white-text content-relative\" id=\"forthcoming-events\" style=\"background-image: none; background-color: rgb(255, 152, 0);\"><div  class=\"gridContainer\"> <div  class=\"row middle-xs\"><div  class=\"col-sm-8 space-bottom-xs\" data-type=\"column\"> <h2  class=\"\">Forthcoming events<\/h2> <\/div> <div  class=\"col-sm-4 end-sm\" data-type=\"column\"> <a  class=\"button color-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/index.php\/events\" target=\"_self\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"\">Learn more<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><div  data-label=\"Subscribe\" data-id=\"subscribe--5\" data-export-id=\"subscribe-2cols-section\" data-category=\"subscribe\" class=\"subscribe-2cols-section content-section content-section-spacing-medium bg-color5 white-text\" id=\"subscribe-5\" style=\"background-image: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><div  class=\"gridContainer\"> <div  class=\"row middle-xs\"><div  class=\"col-sm-6 col-md-7 space-bottom-xs\" data-type=\"column\"> <h2  class=\"\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(52, 58, 64);\"><span  class=\"subscribe-2cols-section-span\">Subscribe<\/span> to our newsletter<\/span><\/h2><p  class=\"\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(52, 58, 64);\">Each month we round up the latest cycling news, opportunities and information. \n<br ><br >Sign up to keep in the loop about all things cycling in Oxford.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div> <div  class=\"col-sm-6 col-md-5 text-right-sm\" data-content-shortcode=\"mesmerize_subscribe_form shortcode=&quot;mailerlite_form form_id=2&quot;\" data-editable=\"true\"><div class=\"subscribe-form\">                <div class=\"ml-embedded\" data-form=\"CQug76\"><\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div  data-label=\"Contact\" data-id=\"cta--1\" data-export-id=\"cta-blue-section\" data-category=\"cta\" class=\"cta-blue-section content-section content-section-spacing-medium bg-color1 white-text\" id=\"contact\"><div  class=\"gridContainer\"> <div  class=\"row middle-xs\"><div  class=\"col-sm-8 space-bottom-xs\" data-type=\"column\"> <h2  class=\"\">Get in touch<\/h2> <p  class=\"\">We are keen to listen and learn. Send us an email if you have any questions, ideas or issues relating to Cyclox. Note that we are not able to take donations of cycles or cycle parts.<\/p><a  class=\"button big color-white\" href=\"mailto:contact@cyclox.org\" target=\"_self\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a><p  class=\"\">We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive safe space for all. We have policies and procedures to make sure we achieve this. Let us know if you\u2019d like more detail.&nbsp;<\/p><a  class=\"button color-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Privacy-and-data-policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"fa-address-card-o\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy and data<\/a><a  class=\"button color-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CIO-Constitution-2020-06-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"fa-handshake-o\" rel=\"noopener\">Constitution<\/a><a  class=\"button color-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Complaints-policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"fa-commenting-o\" rel=\"noopener\">Complaints<\/a><a  class=\"button color-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Equality-and-diversity-policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-cp-link=\"1\" data-icon=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Equality and diversity<\/a><\/div> <div  class=\"col-sm-4 end-sm\" data-type=\"column\"> <img  decoding=\"async\" class=\"custom-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cyclox.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-cropped-cropped-Cyclox-59-scaled-1.jpg\" title=\"Cyclox-59\" alt=\"\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We support more people to cycle in Oxford, more often and more safely This is how we work towards our mission.&nbsp; Advocate We lobby key decision makers such as the City and County Councils and the two universities to raise awareness of cycling and to call for better cycling provision. 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