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🚴‍♀️ More than just a bike ride. Our newest episode of The Cotswold Collective Podcast is live, and this week we're joined by Richard Best, founder of Iconic Cycling Events, to explore how cycling can bring communities together in the most unexpected ways. From the launch of Bike Bath during the 2012 Olympics to creating Bike Cotswold, Richard shares how a passion for cycling has grown into events that celebrate connection, wellbeing, local businesses, and the incredible places we call home. In this episode, we talk about: 🚴 Why Bike Cotswold was created and what makes it different 🌿 The wellbeing benefits of getting outdoors and slowing down ☕ How cycling supports local cafés, hotels, and independent businesses 💛 Building community through shared experiences 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Making cycling more accessible for families and first-time riders 🏅 Why you don't have to be a "serious cyclist" to get involved Whether you're an experienced rider or someone who's been thinking, "Maybe I should dust off the bike in the garage..." this conversation is a reminder that movement doesn't have to be about performance. Sometimes it's about fresh air, beautiful scenery, stopping for coffee, and discovering somewhere new. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you're feeling inspired to take part, Bike Cotswold takes place on Sunday 30th August at Westonbirt School, with routes designed for a range of abilities. Because supporting local isn't just about where we shop. It's about how we connect, explore, and experience the communities around us.

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