SHOCKING footage (see above) has been released showing how the lives of cyclists have been put at risk by dangerous drivers across the region. Northumbria Police have published the head-cam videos in a bid to encourage vulnerable road users to submit footage of cars passing by them too closely. […]
Sunderland will host three sporting events when the World Transplant Games heads to the North East this summer. From 17-24 August, NewcastleGateshead will host the world’s largest organ donation event. The North East will welcome over 3,000 participants from 70 different countries to compete in a range of different […]
A major new closed-road cycling event is set to arrive in the North East this year. Supported by Durham County Council, this brand-new cycling phenomenon will provide 15,000 riders with the opportunity to explore the beautiful County Durham countryside on fully closed roads with over 40,000 visitors and approximately 80 […]
Since the route first opened in 1994, hundreds of people have been passing through our region to complete the Coast to Coast cycle route. The route typically starts in Whitehaven and ends in Sunderland. However, there are a few variant routes, including a starting point at Workington and a finish […]
Cyclists are being urged to keep their bikes secure to avoid being taken for a ride by thieves. Over the past month, there have been 11 bike thefts across Washington – 6 of the thefts were where bikes were left lying on the ground in a garden or yard. […]