OUR VISION & MISSION
A city where everyone wants to cycle and everyone can
We campaign for a cohesive cycle network in and around Derby and champion cycling to create an environment where it is safe, normal, convenient and fun.
Latest News
- 2025 AGM held
The 2025 AGM of the Derby Cycling Group was held in June 2025. This was well received by the audience. The slides shown at the meeting can be found here. A series of images of the recent infrastructure improvements around Derby can be seen here (thanks to James Bailey). Also thanks to all those involved… Continue reading 2025 AGM held - Mayor urged to divert roads cash
The EMCCA Climate Coalition coordinated by Friends of the Earth is an informal group consisting of a wide range of groups and individuals from Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. They have been monitoring the EMCCA and submitting proposals to the Mayor for better transport and energy policies. The EMCCA Climate Coalition has urged the EMCCA… Continue reading Mayor urged to divert roads cash - New cycle filter in Allestree
A new (small) piece of infrastructure opened this week in Allestree at the junction of Allestree Lane and Kedleston Road (outside the Markeaton pub). A “cut through” road has been restricted by narrowing, some bollards and legal restrictions to prevent motor traffic from using the cut-through. This work is in preparation for new traffic lights… Continue reading New cycle filter in Allestree
Current Campaigns
East Midlands Mayor
The Mayoral elections are now complete and we have hopes that the new Mayor will provide more focus on cycling.
We’re working with other bodies within the Active Travel Alliance to influence the Mayor.
Allestree Park Rewilding
The rewilding plans for Allestree Park have the opportunity to make the Park a significant destination for tourists from the local and wider area.
A successful project needs to provide cycle routes to reach the Park from all directions (connected to the wider network) as well as cycling provision within the Park.
We’re discussing the issues and possible solutions with Derby City and Derbyshire County Councils as well as other key stakeholders and influencers.
Cycle Bridge over Trent
Pedals (Nottingham’s cycle campaigning group) have proposed that a new cycle and pedestrian bridge over the River Trent should be considered by the local authorities including the East Midlands Mayor (EMCCA).
This would be in the area of Trent Lock and Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station. More details in this document.
Paddock / Mansfield Road A frame
After some great improvements to the National Cycle Network in and around Derby there is now only one location on the NCN where there is still an A frame restricting access.
We’re encouraging Derby City Council to remove this remaining barrier but are encountering a number of reasons (excuses?) for why this cannot be done in the foreseeable future.
Duffield Road cycle lane and car parking
Anyone attempting to use the on road cycle lane northbound on Duffield Road outside St. Benedict’s school in Darley Abbey will struggle to do so during the afternoon as numerous cars park up (on the double yellow lines!) and wait to collect and drive home their children.
Derby Cycling Group continues to press the Council for some action to ensure that the cycle lane is usable at school closing time.
A38 Junctions
The planned work to replace the A38 roundabouts with flyovers will cause massive congestion for the 3 years of development. We’ve been talking with National Highways and others about how to ensure good quality cycle facilities in the finished project and also how best to encourage people to cycle during the years of traffic congestion.
The project has now overcome some legal challenges and we expect it to restart shortly
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Recent Campaigns
Mickleover missing Toucan crossing (now complete)
As part of the development of the new estate off Onslow Road in Mickleover, promises were made to add a new Toucan crossing for Station Road.
After a lot of chasing of the City Council we are pleased that the crossing is now in place and open (Feb 25).
Improvements on local National Cycle Network
Over the last year or so there have been significant improvements to the National Cycle Network within Derby and the surrounding area including the removal of large numbers of barriers, surface improvements, and better signage.
Derby Cycling Group, our members, and others have spent many years pushing for the improvements that are now in place. It’s great to see the progress.
Duffield Road Bus Lane
Derby City have proposals to re-introduce a bus lane on Duffield Road.
Our conclusion is that the current plans are not positive for cyclists and thus we do not support the proposals as they stand.
In March 2025, the City Council announced that they would not be proceeding with the bus lane plans as originally designed.
Active Travel Map
During 2020, Cycle Derby worked on developing a new version of the Active Travel map and collected input from various sources including Members of Derby Cycling Group.
The collected information has been used by Derby Cycling Group to create and maintain an online version of the printed map (different in some aspects).
Derby Road, Spondon plans
The City Council have published plans for the area around Asda in Spondon and the Acorn Way roundabout.
DCG have submitted feedback on the proposals to the Council and have engaged with the key Council officers to discuss in more detail.
The Council have responded to our suggestions and have taken some of the ideas on board.
Derwent Valley Cycleway
While the Derwent Valley Trust is leading on the creation of the Derwent Valley Cycleway running along the length of the River Derwent, Derby Cycling Group is very supportive of the plans.
The route is to be created in sections. Currently the Belper section is under consideration for planning permission.
Get Involved
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Donate
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Campaign
Find out more about our wide range of campaigns across the city.
Useful Information
Our Team
We are run by a team of friendly volunteers and are always looking for more people to get involved…
Contact one of the team with specific responsibilities as listed below. If unclear who is the best person then send email to info@derbycyclinggroup.org.uk
James Bailey
Treasurer
James has lived in Derby for over 15 years and he’s dabbled in all sorts of cycling from mountain biking to touring and utility cycling to cyclo cross racing.
He is a civil engineer and works in railway track design but likes to apply his alignment design knowledge to cycleway design.
Jean Baird
Committee & Newsletter
Martin Aldred
Committee Member, Projects, Station & Flood Works
Ian Dent
Committee & Webmaster
Ian is a regular cyclist and long term member of the DCG, and actively involved since about 2009.
Over the years Ian has acted as membership secretary, treasurer, newsletter editor and webmaster.
Ian is also involved locally with the Sustrans Rangers, the Derwent Valley Cycleway project and Cycling UK (CTC).