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Councillor Robert Hutchinson, the Mayor of Sunderland, officially begins the event.

In pictures: Cyclists enjoy annual city bike ride

The Eurobike Awards celebrate companies that are redefining mobility through innovation and putting user needs first.

Ad Feature Avinox wins Eurobike 2026 Award with smart heart rate control system

The works are taking place on a section of the C2C route

We're upgrading a key city cycling route to make it more accessible

Wearmouth Bridge

Closures in place as Wearmouth Bridge undergoes works

Pothole.

Closer look at UK’s pothole crisis as councils told to prove progress

Lindeth Howe launches new package for cyclists

Get on yer bike in 2025 with new Lake District hotel package

West Bar roundabout has officially reopened after an extensive remodelling.

Video shows opening of 'Dutch' roundabout with 'safer' cycling options

OpenRock ear buds reviewed

Review of hi-tech OpenRock sport earbuds

Savannah Roberts knocks down a cyclist who lost a leg as a result of the collision.

Watch: Driver knocks down cyclist who lost leg as result of collision

Shocking CCTV films the moment a girl risks her life at a level crossing, walking just a couples of metres in front of an advancing train.

Shocking CCTV shows girl almost get hit by train on level crossing

The Red Sky Foundation riders at Souter lighthouse

Saddle-sore cyclists raise thousands for Red Sky Foundation

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Pamela Clasper and Bill Leithes - headline hitters more than 40 years ago.

The ex-Bede School student who made a difference in the Falklands

Tim Webb, 66, is trying to highlight the pothole issue - by photographing toys at some of the 'greatest' pothole sites in his local area.

Pothole tourist turns road defects into mini works of art

Some famous SAFC names are expected to take part in the charity cycle ride later this week.

Sunderland to Bilbao - on bikes and all for charity

The wiggly road markings on the seafront in Clevedon, Somerset.

Britain's ‘most bonkers' road markings to be scrapped
Extra taxpayer funds are needed to revert the bizarre road markings.
Jessica Martin

Footage of idiotic drivers caught on dash cams has been released by West Mercia Police Picture: West Mercia Police / SWNS

Britain's worst drivers cheat death - caught on dash cam

The Active Sunderland BIG Bike Ride 2023. Pictures c/o North News.

11 pictures from the Sunderland BIG Bike Ride 2023

BBC presenter Jeremy Vine (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Jeremy Vine wants big cities to ban overtaking of bicycles by cars

Mason French

Coroner calls for junction improvements after death of Mason French

Breaking Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads under new laws

Piers Morgan says Dan Walker is ‘milking’ his bike collision

Dan Walker says he has no memory of the crash which left him bloody and bruised. Credit: Dan Walker

Dan Walker urges cyclists to wear helmets after collision with car

Dan Walker says he’s ‘glad to be alive’ after collision

The Tour of Britain arrives in Sunderland

18 photos as the Tour of Britain arrives in Sunderland

There were great scenes when the 160-mile ride ended in Roker.

Cyclists raise £23,000

People are invited to join or sponsor the charity cycle challenge in aid of the Sunderland-founded North East Autism Society.

Cyclists to ride to South Shields and Sunderland's twin towns for autism society
A team of cyclists representing a leading charity founded in Sunderland are gearing up for an international tour in order to raise funds and spread the message of autism acceptance.
Gavin Ledwith

Pollen can cause problems when out cycling (photo: adobe)

8 top tips for cycling in the hayfever season

Drivers are being urged to look twice after the release of figures. (Photo: shutterstock)

Number of cyclist road accidents in Sunderland for the last five years

Drivers warned: penalties if new Highway Code rules aren’t followed (Shutterstock)

Drivers face unlimited fines if new Highway Code rules aren’t followed

The sign is clear enough. So is rule 64 of the Highway Code.

No argument: you CAN’T cycle on the pavement

New Highway Code rules: 2022 changes and how cyclists are impacted

New changes to The Highway Code will establish a “hierarchy of road users” (Shutterstock)

The Dutch Reach and other new 2022 Highway Code rules drivers need to know

The cyclists with Chelsea Clark, Graeme Telford and Lady Elsie at Northumbrian Water’s Leat House, Washington

Cyclists raise more than £50,000 in memory of Northumbrian Water workmate

Tour Series cyclist's Hannah Farran and Joe Wilson, with Sunderland City Council's assistant director of Culture and Events Victoria French.

Cyclists gear up ahead of Tour Series cycle race in Sunderland next week

Cyclists say these 10 cities have the most dangerous road surfaces in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cyclists say these 10 cities have the most dangerous road surfaces in the UK

Alan Cook taking on the Foundation of Light cycle challenge

Virtual cycle challenge raises thousands for Foundation of Light

Mark Nolan doing the vEverest challenge

Cyclist scales virtual Everest to raise funds for charity

A previous BIG Bike Ride

Sunderland BIG Bike Ride 2019: Entries open for annual cycling event

People who took part in last year's Cycle Challenge event.

Route for 2019 Foundation of Light charity cycle challenge to be revealed

A man and his dog taking part in the ride.

Picture special as hundreds of cyclists saddle up for Sunderland Big Bike Ride w...

Sean Thompson (left) and Maged Habib who are both taking part in the Foundation of Light charity bike ride.

Cyclists to ride across Europe to support Sunderland's Foundation of Light

Entries are open for the event.

Hundreds set to take part in Sunderland cycling event

Timber Beach Road at the point it connects with Sunderland's new Northern Spire bridge.

Section of Sunderland road to be closed as bridge preparation work continues

Cycling does not make men impotent or infertile

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Cycle Club, together with South Shields Velo Cycling Club, host the annual Christmas Charity Cyclocross Races in aid of Stephen Willey. Picture by Tom Banks

Cyclists turn out for attack victim left in coma

The fantastic fundraisers take a well-earned rest.

Cyclists raise thousands in memory of Sunderland dad

Cyclists and supporters pictured outside The Burn pub before setting off on the bike ride.

Cyclists in charity ride in memory of Houghton dad who died in motorbike acciden...

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Three bike thefts in Sunderland as police step up security advice

Entrants in last years Wooler Wheel Borderlands event at Muirhouselaw, near Maxton, in the Scottish Borders.

Cyclists tackling ride raise funds for one of their own

Cyclists warned of drinking and riding danger

Cyclists are being urged to keep their bikes secure.

Cyclists urged to keep bikes secure after spate of thefts in Washington

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