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

Proposal for new cycle bridge over the 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).

Bus Lane plans

Derby City Council have announced (7th March 2025) that their proposals for bus lanes on Duffield Road and Osmaston Road would not be implemented as currently designed as a result of public feedback. Derby Cycling Group is supportive of the general aims of encouraging bus travel as well as improving facilities for cyclists and pedestrians… Continue reading Bus Lane plans

Lime Lane Breadsall planning application

There has been a long standing plan to build an estate of 150 houses on the edge of Breadsall alongside Lime Lane. You are encouraged to add your comments before the deadline of 24th Jan.

Riverside Path upgrade now complete

Very pleased to see that the last section of the Riverside path upgrade has now been tarmacked.

An excellent job done by Derby City Council, their contractors and Sustrans.

The route was popular before but will be even more so now.

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Bicycle thefts

The analysis previously done in 2021 of where bicycle thefts occur across the county has been re-done to include data for the period 2018 to 2023. During 2023, there were a total of 678 bicycle thefts in the county of which 431 (64%) are within Derby City and of which 172 (25% of the county… Continue reading Bicycle thefts

More Good News – Breadsall Greenway

Once again, kudos to the Derbyshire Countryside Service. They have been working on the Breadsall Greenway (NCN 672) to address long-standing flooding issues which have caused significant damage to the Greenway surface. They’ve addressed the flooding with trench improvements and other approaches, have resurfaced the worst sections of the Greenway and, as a side effect… Continue reading More Good News – Breadsall Greenway

Great improvements on Mickleover Greenway

View of new surface south of A50 bridge

We’re pleased to see improvements in progress to the Mickleover Greenway (NCN 549) near Etwall. I believe this work is being done under the management of the Derbyshire Countryside Service (part of Derbyshire County Council). So far, the barriers at Egginton Junction have been removed and the route has been resurfaced. We’re also pleased to… Continue reading Great improvements on Mickleover Greenway

Derby Cycleway History

Derby Cycling Group was formed in 1979 and has been involved with various improvements for cycling infrastructure over the years. However, there was cycling provision in Derby before DCG! Carlton Reid has been researching the history of “lost” cycleways and one of the schemes highlighted is that of Raynesway. Full details can seen at the… Continue reading Derby Cycleway History