Category: Space4Cycling

UKIP’s Alan Graves signs Derby Cycling Group Space for Cycling pledge.

UKIP’s Alan Graves signs Derby Cycling Group Space for Cycling pledge. Having listened to our case, Mr Graves had no problem at all in signing the pledge and we had a very positive, informative and open discussion with him regarding cycle transport issues and solutions.  To keep up to date with the responses and help us… Continue reading UKIP’s Alan Graves signs Derby Cycling Group Space for Cycling pledge.

Vigorous and Rigorous About Cycling in Derby

Derby City Council needs to be more vigorous and rigorous about developing a better cycling network which encourages more people to cycle more often. Derby city councillors are pivotal in enabling that vigour and rigour. COUNCILLOR MEETINGS WITH DCG: This week, DCG has invited the councillor who leads each of the political parties represented on… Continue reading Vigorous and Rigorous About Cycling in Derby

Derby Politicians and Cycle Transport: How do they stack up?

For anyone who drives in Derby’s rush hour, or is concerned at the many health issues caused by increasingly sedentary life styles, getting more people to travel by bicycle is one way to alleviate some of the problems associated with both. But in Derby the cycle network is very disjointed and does not encourage people… Continue reading Derby Politicians and Cycle Transport: How do they stack up?

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

Happy New Year 2015

Happy New Year to all cyclists and would-be cyclists in Derby and the surrounding area.  What will 2015 bring for us this year? We hope, with your help and support, that our councillors and MPs can be persuaded to create policies which enable more cycling for everyday transport in the city and it’s locality. Derby… Continue reading Happy New Year 2015

Three Councillors Signed Up for Space for Cycling

It is a slow start, but now three of the 51 councillors in Derby have signed up to the Space for Cycling campaign. Please encourage more to do so by writing to them using the link below or going to your neighbourhood forum and asking them to support more and safer cycling in Derby. http://space4cycling.ctc.org.uk/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1689&ea.campaign.id=27264&ea.tracking.id=LW

Space4Cycling in Derby

Derby Cycling Group has just written to all Derby City Councillors, explaining what Space for Cycling is about and asking them to sign up to make better cycle provision in the city. Read our letter below: Dear Councillor, Cycling has a great part to play in the transportation and economic future of Derby but it’s… Continue reading Space4Cycling in Derby