The UK is becoming ever more bicycle friendly. Across the country, more than 75% of the population lives within two miles of a National Cycle Network (NCN) bike route (Source: Sustrans). Many of the routes link to train stations which increasingly offer better bike parking facilities and bicycle rentals; folding bikes can also be taken on any train at any time without a reservation. As a result, it's becoming ever easier to travel to more places at least in part by bicycle.

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http://www.railwaypeople.com/rail-news-articles/annual-cycle-rail-awards-1177.html

Respectfully,
Larry Lagarde
RideTHISbike.com
Ph: 504-324-2492
Urging bicycling for recreation, commuting, health and a better future.