There’s been a little bit of progress with the Government’s “Fix Your Bike Voucher Scheme”. Repairers have now been invited to register to make voucher repairs. Being able to actually get your hands on a voucher and use it, is a way off yet. “Sometime in the summer” … apparently. Maybe? Definitely? Possibly? https://buff.ly/3fMjQtL #bike #bikefix
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Bike fix vouchers
Remember the government’s promise of “£50 Fix Your Bike vouchers” back in May? There’s still no sign of them. Where are they? Not another empty promise, surely? https://buff.ly/37Bk2td #bike #bikelife
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Bizarre Bazaar
All aboard the Bizarre Bike Bazaar! Quite interesting to get a different perspective on bike buying from tech/lifestyle site @WiredUK. Some groovy looking bikes but eccentric and hyper-expensive accessories. A tad bizarre. https://buff.ly/3d9SuvU #bikes #cyclinglifestyle
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Liquid gold
It’s hard to imagine how oiling your chain can be made to sound so complex… and expensive apparently. I mean, £70 for a bottle of oil? – that really is liquid gold. Here’s a chain lube buyer’s guide: https://buff.ly/3htNhmh – Some good tips there, but how hard can it really be?! Let’s try not to make it into some dark art when it’s just oiling your chain to make it run smoother. #bike #cyclinglife
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Agile bike business
Here’s a nice blog post from @CyclingUK arguing convincingly that an agile business is a business that encourages cycling. Amen to that. https://buff.ly/30ubOBB #bike #cycling #bikeweek #bikeweek2020
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Chop chop
Sainsbury’s have launched their speedy bike delivery service called “Chop Chop” (do wot?!! – what a ridiculous name) which they are expanding outside of London. Could definitely be the job for me?!! However, I’m not sure about what they’re wearing though🙄 https://buff.ly/2UxWLDd #bike #CyclingLifestyle
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Bike exports
Everywhere you look, bikes are on the up. Even the government is blowing the cycling trumpet as UK bike exports keep rising, now contributing £173.2 million to year end March 2020, representing a rise of 15%. This is all good news for cycling and the cycling community. https://buff.ly/3fcKD2e #bike #BikeWeekUK #BikeWeek2020 #CyclingLife
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Cabeza de Carrera
There’s something for everyone from our “good friends” @Halfords_uk as they launch the new, revamped Carrera 2020 bike range. Just, please come to us when you want it serviced please! https://buff.ly/2MNzXL8 #bike #CyclingLife
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Cycle lane parking
It has been approved for councils to issue fines for drivers who park in cycle lanes. It’s a job to argue that this isn’t a good thing is it not? – no question. It is very annoying and inconsiderate but it can also be dangerous. You never know, it may even be a thing of the past – if we’re lucky… https://buff.ly/3dWgl3K #bike #BikeWeek #CyclingLife
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Bike Week
Don’t forget it’s #BikeWeek this week, 6th to 14th June from @WeAreCyclingUK – find out all about it here: https://buff.ly/2ujNS2j #bike #CyclingLife #BikeWeekUK
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