Category: Campaigning

The link below takes you to a webpage where you can pledge support to have cycling included on the national curriculum for schools in England. Put Cycling on the National Curriculum The national curriculum is being reviewed and the nation is being consulted on what we would like to see changed. Adding cycling to it… Continue reading Getting Cycle Training on the National Curriculum

There are a series of workshops being held across the country and aimed at new people just starting with campaigning. These include an event in Nottingham on 1st Feb (full day). Cost to attend is £10 (although this can be waived in certain cases). Might be a useful event for members to consider attending. More… Continue reading Upcoming Campaigning Workshops – for new campaigners

What appears to be very promising news today with the announcement from the Labour council administration that they intend to proceed with the building of the Multi-Sports Centre. The final decision will be taken at the council cabinet meeting on the 11th July but Councillor Martin Repton has been quoted as being confident that the… Continue reading The Velodrome lives!

  Derby Cycling Group and Derby Mercury Cycle Club send a huge thank you to everyone of the thousands of people who have expressed support for the Derby Multi Sports Arena incorporating the velodrome and concert space. A lot of support has come from non-cyclists because this is not just a cycling project. We invite… Continue reading Save Derby Velodrome

Cyclenation held a seminar on the subject of “Cycling Health & Safety: Winning the Arguments” and have also created a website with various supporting information related to the seminar. This can be found here. Some good background information on negligence, helmets, and the law.

Below is the full text of the correspondence we have received from each political party which is taking part in Derby City Council elections on 3rd May 2012, in response to a request by Derby Cycling Group for information on their cycling policies. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the party… Continue reading Feedback from Political Parties: April 2012

Derby’s councillors have shown vision and aspiration with their approval for the reworking of the Council House, but do they have the same vision when it comes to a mode of transport that can transform the lives of Derby’s citizens, making them fitter and more healthy, and saving them money while also being enjoyable and… Continue reading Party Policies on Cycling

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

The Times newspaper is running a campaign to make cities more safe for cycling which the DCG supports. You can find more details on the campaign and ways to join in at this link