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What does the Highway Code say about riding a bike?
Bits and pieces from the Highway Code about riding a bike.
So where’s the segregated cycling infrastructure in Worcester?
A blog highlighting all of the segregated cycle routes in the Faithful City, Worcester UK
Worcester RTC data - update with 2024 data
A review of Road Traffic Collision (RTC) data for Worcester, UK using the Crash Map website as a source.
Bike Worcester - 2025 review of the things
It’s the super special mega snow covered Bike Worcester 2025 review of the things!
RTCs and people doing dangerous things in cars, reported in 2025
This blog is a rolling tally of Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs) reported on by the Worcester News in 2025. We’ll try to only have a single link to multiple crashes (there are often multiple articles) and will endeavour to not count any reports on historical crashes that are now in court; but please point out any errors and we’ll try and correct. Each image should link to the Worcester News article.
I don’t wear a helmet when cycling in Worcester; this is why
I don’t wear a helmet when riding my bike. Why not? It’s complicated.
A blog actively promoting considerate cycling
Bike Worcester’s blog encouraging considerate cycling.
Be nice, don’t be a dick. Simples.
Some bits of the Highway Code I’m not sure all road users are aware of
We’re all supposed to have a good understanding of the Highway Code, particularly those of us who hold a current UK driving license. Here’s a quick review of a few bits and pieces that are there in black and white but I suspect fair proportion of drivers have either forgotten or have never learnt.
Punctures, Pizzas and Empowerment
Our women-only Pizza and Punctures night was a huge success, building confidence in essential bike maintenance skills.
St Barnabas Bike Bus: A Year of Pedals, Progress, and People Power
The St Barnabas Bike Bus started as one family's idea and has become a community smash hit. They've run 39 times, getting kids to school energised and buzzing.
To celebrate, they went BIG for Cycle to School Week! The team managed to put on a massive Pop-Up Bike Prep Day that got over 50 children and their families rolling.
What does the Highway Code say about overtaking people riding bikes?
A quick run down of what the Highway Code says about overtaking people riding bikes.
Worcester LCWIP consultation: Bike Worcester response (please add your name to the response)
Please add your name to the Bike Worcester LCWIP consultation response to Worcestershire County Council.
More details in the blog.
Why the Worcester City Council Active Travel Action Plan ain’t all that
Worcester City Council have recently adopted their second Active Travel Action Plan. We think there are some omissions.
Anyway, a bit of history and context, and then our top 5 improvements.
18 years of cycling with kids
As her eldest child turns 18, Bike Worcester volunteer Chantal reflects on the past 18 years of cycling with her kids, from pregnancy to independence.
Why are some motorists so angry towards people riding bikes?
Why do some drivers get so angry, particularly with people riding bikes? Here are some of the reasons.
Thanks to @SaferRoadsYorks on X for the content (all the good bits).
Some interesting diagrams, drawings and cartoons from the world of active travel
A one stop shop for some of favourite diagrams, cartoons and memes about active travel and cycling.