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18th July 2023 Milton Keynes Magical Mystery Tour A year in the life of Milton Keynes City Inspired by his love of discovering Milton Keynes by bicycle Thomas Gray and Grid Arts have created a short film that… 17th March 2023 Get Around Rewards Can you make changes to the way you Get Around MK? (BetterPoints scheme now closed) The Get Around rewards challenge ends on 31 October 2023, but you can redeem your… 30th September 2022 Top Tips for cycling in awesome Autumn! After the hazy days of Summer, the mornings may be darker, the weather may be cooler and the rain maybe falling, but there are lots of reasons to continue cycling… 3rd August 2021 Get Around MK transport app launched New transport smartphone app launched for Milton Keynes A new smartphone app has been launched by MK Council to help local people and visitors make quick, clean and green transport… 1st June 2021 Apply for school travel grants 27th May 2021 E-cargo bikes 27th May 2021 Access to bikes 27th May 2021 Cycle training for Schools 27th May 2021 Training courses 26th May 2021 Skills training 26th May 2021 Where to ride 26th May 2021 Super Redways 2nd May 2021 Cycle Training for Adults & Families 12th March 2021 Travel Grants 8th March 2021 Cycle Parking 1st February 2021 Travel Grants for MK Business Grants available to support Green Recovery at MK workplaces (We are now closed to new applications) Sadly, the Covid-19 crisis has placed unprecedented demands on everyone and has affected all… 22nd January 2021 Cycle parking for your workplace Ride your way to becoming a Cycle Friendly Employer (We are now closed to new applications) Throughout the pandemic, cycling has been a favoured mode of travel, helping key workers… 10th September 2020 Let’s make the return to work a green one The road to a ‘green’ recovery From this month we see more of Milton Keynes restart –  schools return and with the Furlough scheme to end in October and Government… 1st September 2020 10 reasons why an E-cargo bike could be great for your business E-cargo bikes: the future of urban deliveries With the recent spike in home deliveries putting a strain on our already congested roads, businesses are looking for more convenient and sustainable… 18th August 2020 E-scooter trials 18th June 2020 #RestartMK – Return to Work A flexible and active approach to planning your workforce’s post lockdown commute. Whilst many workplaces have been working remotely during restrictions, now lockdown is slowly being eased, organisations may face… 18th May 2020 March into May Competition 29th August 2019 Bike to School Week rolls through the UK Schools across the UK are being invited to take part in Bike to School Week During 23 – 27 September, the Get Smarter Travel MK team is inviting schools in… 30th January 2019 Rise in cycling could prevent 34,000 life-threatening illnesses The NHS will save £319m if cycling doubles in seven UK cities every eight years by 2040, according a new report from Sustrans. The charity calculates that 34,000 life-threatening illnesses… 30th January 2019 Halfords support for Bikeability 2018 – 2021 Halfords – the official cycling retail partner of Bikeability Halfords funding has supported the creation of a Bikeability Participants’ Hub – to encourage family cycling post Bikeability training by offering incentives,… 5th January 2019 NICE Prioritise active travel over vehicles Physical inactivity is responsible for one in six deaths and is believed to cost the UK £7.4 billion each year, including £900 million to the NHS. Active travel including pedestrians,… 26th November 2018 #WinterWheelers Win for riding with Winter Wheelers! During December there will be daily giveaways of practical winter cycling gear from leading innovative brands Proviz, Beryl, Torch and… 3rd October 2018 International Walk to School Month Walk this Way Every October is International Walk to School Month – an opportunity for children to join hundreds of thousands of pupils across the globe celebrating the walk to… 31st August 2018 Back to School Back to School Resolutions It’s nearly the end of the 6 week Summer holidays and time to head Back to School. Put your best foot forward this year and set… 16th August 2018 Remember, Remember…It’s Cycle September! Are you ready for a challenge? To help unlock the many benefits of the bicycle in Milton Keynes, we have teamed up with Love to Ride to run a fun,… 19th April 2018 Pedalling Culture launch Pedalling Culture project launches in glorious sunshine at Bletchley Park The new Pedalling Culture project’s launch event saw six bespoke electric cars unveiled for the first time. Commissioned for the… 19th March 2018 Cycle to work 5th March 2018 Getting schools active 5th March 2018 Modeshift STARS 2nd February 2018 The school run 2nd February 2018 Love to Ride 17th October 2017 Cycling with children 17th October 2017 Help for schools 6th October 2017 Get to School 6th October 2017 Walking groups 6th October 2017 Advice & Safety 14th September 2017 Get Walking 14th September 2017 Get Cycling