Members of the Derby Cycling Group attended the Belper Goes Green event in Belper on 30/31st May. Thanks are due to all those who helped publicise the group at the event including: Ian Dent Derek Gascoyne Pete Greenfield Mark Hicklin Janet Dent and new member (who joined at the event), Alan Foord As well as… Continue reading Belper Goes Green event
Author: IanD
I am a regular cyclist and long term member of the DCG, although only active in the last 3 years. I've always enjoyed leisure cycling and have also commuted by cycle when my job has allowed. I am now a regular commuter by bike and bus. Previously undertook membership secretary and newsletter editor roles for the DCG and am now webmaster and treasurer.
Part Time Sustrans fundraiser jobs in Derby
Sustrans are looking for part time fundraisers to work on the various cyclepaths around Derby to get cyclists to sign up for regular contributions to the Sustrans charity. See this link for more details. Note that the deadline for applying is this week.
School Leavers – consider Cycle Derby Cycling Academy
Something for school leavers who are keen on cycling to consider? The Cycle Derby Cycling Academy programme gives aspiring young riders the opportunity to develop their cycling skills in a number of disciplines while studying academic qualifications in sport to enhance their career prospects. The College’s partnership with Cycle Derby enables learners to benefit from the expertise of highly qualified and… Continue reading School Leavers – consider Cycle Derby Cycling Academy
Free Cycle Training available
Free one-to-one cycle training to people aged 18 or over who live, work or study in Amber Valley or Erewash is available via the County Rider programme. A similar program is also available within the City of Derby – see this link for more details.
Further opportunities to comment on the A38 proposals
2 further consultation events have been organised for interested people to view the plans for the A38 junction changes (flyovers, etc.) and to discuss the plans with the Highways Agency. Full information on the plans and the instructions for providing feedback are here. The new consultation events are: Breadsall Memorial Hall, Brookside Road on Thursday,… Continue reading Further opportunities to comment on the A38 proposals
Proposal for flyovers on Derby A38 – please provide your comments
The Highways Agency has announced plans for upgrading the A38 junctions at Little Eaton, Markeaton Park and Kingsway and welcome comments from the public on their proposals. A public consultation event will be held at University of Derby Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LD on Friday 6th February 12:00 – 20:00 Saturday 7th February… Continue reading Proposal for flyovers on Derby A38 – please provide your comments
Road Safety Advice from Derbyshire Police relating to cycling
Derbyshire Police publish advice on all kinds of subjects including that of road safety and cycling. There is some useful advice for drivers at this link One piece of advice to drivers is “It’s your responsibility as a driver to avoid hitting the cyclist, not the responsibility of the cyclist to avoid getting hit by… Continue reading Road Safety Advice from Derbyshire Police relating to cycling
Peak Cycle Links Phase II consultation – please give your views
The Peak Cycle links project to produce a circular route from Matlock through Bakewell and Buxton is currently in a consultation phase and your comments would be welcomed. Whilst not sited in Derby, the proposed routes will complement the planned Derwent Valley Cycleway and allow cyclists to travel from Derby, around the proposed circular Peak… Continue reading Peak Cycle Links Phase II consultation – please give your views
Report a cycle blackspot with The Times
As part of the Times cycling campaign they have produced an interactive map that allows anyone to mark where they think cycling facilities need to be improved. Once a number of submissions have been obtained they will be reporting the worst junctions and cyclepaths to the local authorities. Please try and add problems that you… Continue reading Report a cycle blackspot with The Times
British Cycling Ride Leader Training in Leicester – March 10th
A few places remain for the planned British Cycling Ride Leader Training on Saturday 10th March. Training takes place at the new Wellington Street Cycle Training Hub (Former Central lending Library on Wellington St) in Leicester. An opportunity to join the British Cycling team in the 2012 Olympic Year – Paid and Voluntary work is available for people… Continue reading British Cycling Ride Leader Training in Leicester – March 10th