Sustrans (the charity responsible for the National Cycle Network, amongst other things) are currently looking for volunteers in the local area. See the Derby recruitment leaflet for more information. Dan Robertson (the local volunteer co-ordinator) would be happy to explain more about the roles. Contact him on Volunteers-MidsEast@sustrans.org.uk or 07785 27 37 40. Whilst the… Continue reading Interested in becoming a Sustrans volunteer?
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What sort of cycle parking should we have?
When the Aldi store on Uttoxeter New Road opposite the Royal Derby Hospital was extended last year the cycle parking was changed. The new scheme means that the parking is nearer to the main door, and it has been given a cover. We are going up in the world! I ride a Brompton and use… Continue reading What sort of cycle parking should we have?
£1.1bn on Local Roads – Give Cycling its Fair Share
Local authorities have been awarded 1.1bn to spend on local roads by chancellor Philip Hammond. Derby Cycling Group urge Derby City Council to allocate their share of these funds to make a difference to all road users in Derby. Congestion, potholes and pollution are all caused by the number of cars on our roads. Cars… Continue reading £1.1bn on Local Roads – Give Cycling its Fair Share
Segregated Cycle Lane on Ascot Drive – Have Your Say
Derby City Council is proposing a high quality, segregated cycle lane along Ascot Drive and are asking for comments via a survey. Please do the survey and give feedback to enable a really good route to be created here, but also make sure they know that cyclists want really good routes to cover all the… Continue reading Segregated Cycle Lane on Ascot Drive – Have Your Say
Space for Cycling Ride – Thank you
I would like to say a huge thank you to the 60 or so people who came out in Derby today to show their support for Derby Cycling Group’s campaign to make the city a better place by creating more space for cycling. Some of those people you can see here. Thank you too to… Continue reading Space for Cycling Ride – Thank you
Space for Cycling – Presentation to Councillors
The leaders of all four parties represented on Derby City Council have all received the presentation below from members of Derby Cycling Group. Council Leaders Presentation Please read what we have said, and what we have asked councillors to pledge support for. Alan Graves from UKIP and Ruth Skelton from the Liberal Democrats have… Continue reading Space for Cycling – Presentation to Councillors
City Centre Bike Ride – Sat 1st Oct 11am – Campaign for more Space for Cycling
There will be a family friendly cyclists rally and short cycle ride in Derby City Centre on Saturday 1st October at 11:00 Starting in front of the Council House on Corporation Street. It is part of Derby Cycling Group’s campaign “Space for Cycling”, urging city councillors from all parties to pledge to do more for cycle transport in… Continue reading City Centre Bike Ride – Sat 1st Oct 11am – Campaign for more Space for Cycling
Infinity Park Link road – very good cycling facilities
The recently opened Infinity Park link road includes some very good provisions for cycling and the contractors / Derby City Council should be congratulated on their work. Each side of the road has a wide cycling / pedestrian path and the crossings over the road for existing cycle routes (e.g. Sinfin Moor Lane and Route… Continue reading Infinity Park Link road – very good cycling facilities
View of the Cloud Quarry from the Cloud Trail now visible again
Cyclists who have visited the Cloud Trail (near Breedon on the Hill) over the last few years are always impressed at the view of the quarry and how small the workers and their massive earth moving machines seem. However, recently the growth of the foliage behind the protective fence (i.e. on the edge of… Continue reading View of the Cloud Quarry from the Cloud Trail now visible again
Proposed Darley Park multi-user path – Please give your views
The Derby City Parks department are presenting proposals for the construction of a multi-user path through Darley Park on the west side of the River Derwent (joining the Abbey pub with the rowing clubs). The Parks department are holding a consultation session on both Friday 12th and Saturday 13th (10am to 2pm) by the Darley… Continue reading Proposed Darley Park multi-user path – Please give your views