On 26th June, 50 leaders of business, education and community organisations gathered in the garden behind MK City Council Civic Offices to celebrate the growing momentum to increase cycling in the city. The event was one of 15 events in the city's second annual Festival of Cycling, and was introduced by Ian Revell, CEO of MK Community Foundation, which is this year prioritising Transport for vital action. After a welcome from the co-chairs of Cycling Citizens MK alliance, Ann Shrimpton of...

Following last year's inaugural event , this year's MK Festival of Cycling 2026 was another great success. Cllr Marie Bradburn, MK City Council's new Active Travel Champion (left in picture below) said: "15 events in different locations across the city involving hundreds of residents during MK's hottest week ever - that's what I call a success!" The week began with the Summer Solstice Ride from Station Square to the Light Pyramid in Campbell Park. Each day of the week offered different...

On Saturday 7 March, more than 70 women from across Milton Keynes came together to celebrate cycling and International Women’s Day. Organised by Cycling Citizens MK and hosted at the Trek Store at Campbell Wharf, the women cyclists could choose from seven different rides ranging from 4 miles to 50 miles, proving there really was something for everyone. Currently, around three times more men than women cycle, and one of Cycling Citizens MK’s aims is to help change that. When more women cycle,...