following last nights meeting have e mailed the Derby City Council events and Marketing Manager asking for meeting to discuss our requirements on the Public Opening : days of 20/21st and 28/29 Will keep everyone informed as to progress regards lDerek
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Opening of Derby Arena March 28th
Roger Geffen’s visit to Derby
Derby Cycling Group were pleased to welcome the CTC’s Campaigns and Strategy Director, Roger Geffen, to Derby. He kindly agreed to present the CTC’s plans for the Space for Cycling campaign as well as related information. The meeting was held at the Park Bikeworks and the audience appreciated both Roger’s talk and the venue. Thanks… Continue reading Roger Geffen’s visit to Derby
Your chance to meet the CTC national Campaigns and Policy Director
We’re lucky to be able to organise a session to hear from the CTC’s Campaigns and Policy Director, Roger Geffen, who has the challenge of persuading the UK’s politicians, the media and the wider public of the need for action to improve cycling conditions, while positively encouraging more people to cycle. Come along to the… Continue reading Your chance to meet the CTC national Campaigns and Policy Director
A New Era of Urban Planning
An interesting blog exploring ideas of civic responsibility, active design, healthy urban planning, and public space. https://medium.com/a-new-era-of-urban-planning
Derby’s Missed Opportunity for Nature and Cycling
The Watchtree Nature Reserve (near Carlisle) shows what could have been possible in Derby if not for the actions of the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust earlier in the year to scupper the chances of a closed road circuit. The Watchtree reserve actively promotes the use of cycles on their reserve with a cycle hire centre and… Continue reading Derby’s Missed Opportunity for Nature and Cycling
Support Cycle to Work Day on 4th September
Support the Cycle to Work Day on Thursday 4th September. More details of how you can involved at https://www.cycletoworkday.org/ Various bike shops (including Samways and Cyclomonster in Derby) are offering free bike checks over the next couple of weeks.
Advice from the police to avoid bike theft
The following advice has been sent out by Derbyshire police to help avoid cycle theft. Officers are encouraging residents to keep their bicycles secure to prevent being targeted by criminals. This can be accomplished by following the advice below.
Guns for cycling
Cyclists have many complaints about other road users but perhaps things aren’t as bad as they used to be. This site has a good selection of adverts for firearms suitable for cyclists. For only 12 shillings (60p to the youngsters) you can protect yourself from all kinds of threats, including tramps! I particularly like the… Continue reading Guns for cycling
Halfords offer free bike workshops for children
Over Easter Halfords are offering free workshops to show 7 to 11 year olds the basics of things to check on their bike. Spaces are limited so book soon. The Kingsway store currently has slots on Wed 16th and Wed 23rd April. See this link to book.