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Life Cycle Derby are offering free cycle stands for businesses, voluntary sector groups, churches, pubs, surgeries etc. in Derby. Only cost is for installation. Visit here for more information and to apply.

You have the opportunity to influence the extent and shape of the cycle network in Derbyshire as Derbyshire Council and Active Derbyshire work towards their goal of making Derbyshire the most connected county for cycling in England. Councils around the country are currently defining what they would like their local cycle network to look like… Continue reading Comment on the Derbyshire cycle network plans

Newark have identified a series of desired cycle routes throughout the town and have obtained funding to build some of the proposed routes. They have been collecting feedback on which should be the priorities. Funding for the work has come from the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) which can also provides funds for Derby and Derbyshire.… Continue reading Newark gains funding for new cycle routes

It was an interesting experience to sit in the cab of a HGV and see how the driver’s visibilty is so restricted. In particular, whilst I was aware of being very careful on the left hand side of the vehicle, I hadn’t appreciated how vulnerable cyclists could be in front of the vehicle (in, for… Continue reading Lorry blind spots

Derby City Council (together with funding from the Local Enterprise Partnership) plan to make improvements to cycling provision in the city centre over the next two years. Improvements will include the legalisation of cycling through the city centre via St Peters Street, before 10am and after 5pm. The plans should be formally approved by the… Continue reading Derby cycle improvement plans

The 72 page Midlands Connect Strategy: Powering the Midlands Engine has recently been published. This document sets out a 25 year plan to improve transport links and reduce transport delays in the Midlands region. Nowhere is cycling mentioned! The closest is on the final page of the report where it says “Local projects will not… Continue reading Midlands Connect Strategy

The cycle lane on Duffield Road is unusable around 3pm each day as cars gather to pick up children from the school. Cars park up with drivers still inside (reading papers, using phones) for up to half an hour before the school finishes. The photos show the extent of the problem. As all the parked… Continue reading Duffield Road Cycle lane unusable at school closing time

The Derby City Parks department are presenting proposals for the construction of a multi-user path through Darley Park on the west side of the River Derwent (joining the Abbey pub with the rowing clubs). The Parks department are holding a consultation session on both Friday 12th and Saturday 13th (10am to 2pm) by the Darley… Continue reading Proposed Darley Park multi-user path – Please give your views