Author: Ian Dent

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

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

An interesting event is planned for the afternoon of Saturday 16th March 2024 in Belper. Members may be interesting in attending. Derby Cycling Group will be at the event with plans to further explore the Belper Active Travel Plan and the Allestree Park rewilding ideas as well as any other topics visitors may wish to… Continue reading On Yer Bike – Belper

After some damage during the recent floods, part of the Breadsall Greenway (NCN 672) has been closed for health and safety reasons between the junction at Brookside Road / Lime Lane and where the Greenway crosses the Windmill bridleway. The floods have also damaged the bridleway and that is closed between the Greenway and Brookside… Continue reading Breadsall Greenway closure

We’re pleased to see that the blockage on the route of National Cycle Network 54 at the Museum of Making (Silk Mill) has now been fixed after being closed for most of the year and requiring a diversion along Sowter Road. The route runs under St Mary’s Bridge on a boardwalk which was damaged by… Continue reading St. Mary’s Bridge boardwalk

We’ve been campaigning for the plans for Allestree Park (“the largest urban rewilding project in the country”) to include safe and attractive cycling routes to, and through, the Park and will continue to press for these aims. A group of local mountain bikers have also been exploring the potential of having a dedicated area of… Continue reading Mountain biking in Allestree Park

Part of the Breadsall Greenway (NCN 672), on the “new” section between Brookside Road and Lime Lane, has suffered from water damage for a number of years. This has previously been patched up by the Derbyshire County Council Countryside Service but I’m pleased to report that the problem has now had a permanent fix applied… Continue reading Breadsall Greenway improvements

The, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust led, consultation process for deciding on what should be part of the Allestree Park urban rewilding project continues and it is important that anyone who would like to make use of the Park in the future ensure that they submit their preferences. In particular, as Derby Cycling Group, we’re keen that… Continue reading Feedback now on the Allestree Park Urban Rewilding project