APPG for Cycling & Walking
@APPGCW
We are a cross-party group of Parliamentarians working to promote the benefits of active travel.
NEW REPORT 🚨: Today, we release a new report "Unregulated and Unsafe: The Threat of Illegal E-Bikes", calling for urgent action from the Government to protect people from fire and safety risks from "fake e-bikes". The full report is available here: appgcw.org/resources/inqu…
New data shows that cyclists could soon outnumber drivers in London inews.co.uk/news/charts-sh…
London’s low-traffic zones ‘cut deaths and injuries by more than a third’ theguardian.com/world/2025/jul…
More pedestrianisation plans for London's West End bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Culture war-based coverage of cycling based on stereotypes of middle-aged men in Lycra could harm the nation’s health because it shifts focus away from the people and communities who benefit from physical activity, Chris Whitty has said. theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/j…
Eight people have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police in connection with an alleged conspiracy to destroy Ulez cameras. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…
Cycling activity logged by women has risen by nearly 20% since 2019, with more women riding for both commuting and leisure, according to data from Strava bikebiz.com/strava-data-re…
Criminals tearing up our roads and disguising their numberplates are getting away with joke penalties when they should be facing lifetime driving bans. WATCH our full interview with @SarahCoombesWB
Read the statement to create a national #activetravelnetwork signed by @MayorOfWY @paulbristow79 @AndyBurnhamGM @luke11campbell @SouthYorksMayor @helengt76 @BenHouchen @KiMcGuinness @RichParkerLab @MetroMayorSteve @YNYMayor @ClaireWard4EM @Heidi_Labour @Chris_Boardman @SadiqKhan
Mayors across England are committing to getting 20m people more active by creating more than 3500 miles of safer walking, wheeling and cycling routes. Including transforming the school run. Find out more 👉 activetravelengland.gov.uk/news/englands-…
Twelve of England’s regional mayors back plan for ‘national active travel network’ theguardian.com/politics/2025/…
Today, @peopleforbikes have launched their City Ratings for 2025. They show that the UK is still falling behind Europe on cycling. Whilst London continues to outperform the rest of the country, overall progress is stagnant. cityratings.peopleforbikes.org/uk
🚴♂️ Pedalling Progress in Parliament! 🚶♀️ Last week, I had the pleasure of joining the @APPGCW 2025 Parliamentary Bike Ride - a brilliant way to kickstart the day and champion active travel! We were led by Lillian Greenwood MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the…
The @APPGCW urges the UK to put a stop to unsafe e-bike sales. Read more: zagdaily.com/trends/uk-gove…
Illegally modified e-bikes are causing havoc in our towns, cities and communities. Battery fires, antisocial behaviour and the exploitation of workers in the gig economy are increasing due to the lack of regulation on e-bikes. I spoke to @BBCLeeds about our report @APPGCW.
Sales of illegal and dangerous ebikes must be stopped, say MPs and peers All-party group concerned about hazards caused by bikes, with focus on use by delivery drivers and risk of fire theguardian.com/news/2025/jun/…
Amazon urged to ban sale of ‘unsafe’ e-bikes Report by committee of MPs highlights illegal use of modified vehicles in the gig economy by couriers wanting to speed up deliveries thetimes.com/business-money…
From Birmingham Live: We went behind the scenes with police as public send in driving crimes 'caught on camera' birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…
Exercise ‘better than drugs’ to stop cancer returning after treatment, trial finds theguardian.com/society/2025/j…
Edinburgh’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) has had a profound impact in its first year of enforcement, according to a new study and supporting data which show a clear “statistically significant” shift towards active travel and reduced use of private vehicles road.cc/content/news/e…