Manchester’s Cycling and Walking Commissioner (Chris Boardman) has published his thoughts on what is needed to transform Manchester’s cycling and walking environment. As someone who generally talks a lot of sense (i.e. I agree with most of what he says!) Chris’ report is worth a read. Download the report here. Only 17 pages with lots… Continue reading Manchester vision for cycling recommended as Christmas reading
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Comment on the Derbyshire cycle network plans
You have the opportunity to influence the extent and shape of the cycle network in Derbyshire as Derbyshire Council and Active Derbyshire work towards their goal of making Derbyshire the most connected county for cycling in England. Councils around the country are currently defining what they would like their local cycle network to look like… Continue reading Comment on the Derbyshire cycle network plans
Support City Centre Cycle Route: Mercian Way, Abbey Street, Curzon Street
A new cycle route and pedestrian improvements are planned by Derby City Council between Mercian Way and Curzon Street. They will make this area much more accommodating for cycling and walking. There is one big change that DCG have asked the designers to make but we urge you to use the link below to… Continue reading Support City Centre Cycle Route: Mercian Way, Abbey Street, Curzon Street
Newark gains funding for new cycle routes
Newark have identified a series of desired cycle routes throughout the town and have obtained funding to build some of the proposed routes. They have been collecting feedback on which should be the priorities. Funding for the work has come from the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) which can also provides funds for Derby and Derbyshire.… Continue reading Newark gains funding for new cycle routes
Lorry blind spots
It was an interesting experience to sit in the cab of a HGV and see how the driver’s visibilty is so restricted. In particular, whilst I was aware of being very careful on the left hand side of the vehicle, I hadn’t appreciated how vulnerable cyclists could be in front of the vehicle (in, for… Continue reading Lorry blind spots
Support the Proposed Darley Park Multi User Path
End the Mud Bath Derby City Council have submitted a planning application for the building of a multi-user path through Darley Park running from near the Abbey Inn to the rowing clubs by Handyside Bridge. Derby Cycling Group is strongly in favour of the creation of this path and would like to ask all members… Continue reading Support the Proposed Darley Park Multi User Path
Bike Ride – The Great Derby Get Together: 11:00 Sunday 18th June
The Great Derby Get Together is a bike ride from the Riverside Gardens behind Derby Council House to Elvaston Castle, in celebration of the life of Jo Cox, in conjunction with National Bike Week, National Clean Air Day, Refugee Week, and The Big Lunch. It brings together multiple faiths and cross party politics with families… Continue reading Bike Ride – The Great Derby Get Together: 11:00 Sunday 18th June
National Standards Cycle Instructors Wanted
Life Cycle UK is a registered charity that has been transforming lives through cycling since 1999 and now seeks 2 freelance national standards cycle instructors for Derby City area. If you are interested check out the vacancies on https://www.lifecycleuk.org.uk/jobs
Derbyshire Cycling Plan news
Various news items relating to the Derbyshire Cycling Plan can be found here. These items include Derby Cycling Group’s very own Tube Map! Interested people can sign up for future editions of the newsletter by contacting nikki.sargeson@Derbyshire.gov.uk.
Derby cycle improvement plans
Derby City Council (together with funding from the Local Enterprise Partnership) plan to make improvements to cycling provision in the city centre over the next two years. Improvements will include the legalisation of cycling through the city centre via St Peters Street, before 10am and after 5pm. The plans should be formally approved by the… Continue reading Derby cycle improvement plans