OWL Bikes

01/07/2025

Cambridgeshire County Council is carrying out some improvement works to the paths and cattle grids around Ditton Meadows (including parts of the Chisholm Trail) to make walking and cycling better and ensure that the cows remain in the meadows.

Here’s a summary of the works and diversions which are starting today and will last around four weeks. View and download the map to share with others here:https://www.camcycle.org.uk/images/blog/ChisholmTrail-Diversion2025.pdf

There will also be council-installed information and diversion signage at the location of the works.

30/06/2025

🎙️ On Air with Huntingdon Community Radio 📻

Our very own Tracy Campbell and Fleur Patten were interviewed on Huntingdon Community Radio on Friday night as part of their “Over to You” programme.

During the show they talked about everything from our history and the services we offer today; OWL Bikes and our Routeways to Work programme; to Disability Confident and Volunteering.

You can listen to it by clicking this link:

30/05/2025

Bike Week 2025 is coming – 9–15 June! 📅 🚲

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just rediscovering the joy of cycling, Bike Week is your chance to be part of the UK’s biggest celebration of cycling! 🌍💚

This week is all about showing how cycling fits into everyday life — improving our health, helping the planet and bringing people together. From cycling short journeys instead of driving to taking part in local cycling sessions, there are so many ways to get involved

🍽️ Why not mark the week with a Big Bike Brunch? It’s a fun and simple way to gather your friends, go for a ride and enjoy some good food – all while supporting a great cause.

Let’s ride together, inspire others and celebrate the joy of cycling! 💥

🔗 Learn more about Bike Week, register your brunch and get involved: cyclinguk.org/bikeweek

Supporting partner: Bikmo

30/05/2025

Is riding around the city enough exercise? https://bikepush.com/bike-commuter-fitness/

15/05/2025

Come and get your bike marked for free! 🚲

We want to make it as easy, safe and enjoyable as possible for people coming to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus to do so via sustainable travel – such as cycling or walking. In line with this, we're running another bike marking event at the Green and the Gardens on Thursday 22nd May, 10am-2pm.

The bike marking events are supported by the Cambridgeshire Constabulary and CamCycle. 👮🏻‍♀️

Getting your bicycle marked ensure that if it is lost or stolen and it's later found, the Police will be able to return it to you. Many stolen bikes go unclaimed because the rightful owner can’t be located.

15/05/2025

🚲 Got a Cycle Access Fund grant and not sure what cycle to buy?

Whether it’s for you or your organisation, our guide will help you choose the right cycle by focusing on the rider’s needs, how the bike will be used, and what to consider before you shop.

From e-bikes to trikes, cargo bikes to hybrids, we explain the pros and cons of different types and share why local bike shops are often the best place to start.

📘 Read the guide at cyclinguk.org/caf-guide

12/05/2025

Meet Jodie, a participant on our Routeways to Work programme at OWL Bikes. Last week she collected her tricycle which she's been helping to refurbish whilst on the Routeways to Work programme. She says it will help her to be more independent as she'll be able to ride to her local supermarket and carry her shopping home in the basket. Happy cycling Jodie! 🚲🌞

25/04/2025

28/03/2025

This week participants from our Routeways to Work programme attended Cambridge Jobs Fair at the Claydon Hotel. The event helped to build their confidence in talking to employers including Greater Anglia, Belbin, Bam Construction, British Antarctic Survey, Insight and Avantor.

21/03/2025

Cambridgeshire County Council has published a series of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) required for the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) to deliver many parts of the Sawston Greenway. The TROs are open for comments until Monday 24 March. To respond, you can email policyandregulation@cambridgesh...

17/03/2025

🤔 What’s the most baffling cycling term you’ve come across?

Cycling has its unique language—walk into your local bike shop (or LBS) and you might feel like you need a dictionary!

Ever heard someone talk about cadence or granny gears and wondered what on earth they meant? Fear not! Our beginner’s guide to cycling jargon breaks down the lingo, so you can chat like a seasoned rider in no time.

📖 Check it out at cyclinguk.org/cycling-jargon

08/03/2025

This week has been Papworth Trust’s first ever appeals week, which has seen us raising money for our Routeways to Work project.

We wanted to finish the week by saying thank you to those of you who reached out to help support our work.

Your donation makes a big difference to the Routeways to Work now, and in the future. Staff, volunteers and most importantly the participants want to THANK YOU for your donation – it makes a big difference!

It’s not too late to donate:
justgiving.com/campaign/routewaystowork