The Canal Path (NCN6) will be closed for six weeks starting this week between Sinfin Moor Lane and the A50 underpass with a diversion in place. Part of that diversion, between Holmeleigh Way and the A50 underpass, is likely to be highly unsatisfactory, as it was last time this diversion was used. If anybody has… Continue reading Canal Path Closed: Sinfin Moor Lane to A50
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Where to cycle?
With longer days and warmer weather in prospect you will be keen to get out on your bike, but where to go? Check out “Two Wheels and a Camera” for details of local (mainly off-road) rides and also some further afield which are but a short train ride away. You bike goes for free on… Continue reading Where to cycle?
Derbyshire Cycling Plan launch at Derby Arena
Derby Cycling Group will be attending and exhibiting at the launch of the Derbyshire Cycling Plan at Derby Arena on Tuesday 19th January. If you are attending please come along and say hello. A report on the event in the Derby Telegraph The plan Excellent goal in the plan of “Derbyshire to be the most… Continue reading Derbyshire Cycling Plan launch at Derby Arena
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
Annual Cycling Awards – nomination request
Each year at the AGM in May, the Derby Cycling Group likes to recognise individuals or organisations that have significantly contributed towards improving cycling in the Derby area over the previous year. Award winners from previous years can be seen here and here.
Could this be the Derby Model (minus the sunshine)
https://youtu.be/1tvYlUH9YRo
Watch this video
Chris Boardman is a great ambassador for cycling, and his video on cycling in the Netherlands shows what can be done for cycling when politicians can be persuaded to see the benefits of making the local infrastructure more suitable for sustainable transport. Click HERE to see it. Sorry about the preceding commercial.
Where do cyclists cycle in Derby?
One source of data for “which routes do cyclists use” is the Strava data collected for all the users of Strava. Whilst the data cannot be taken as typical of all cycle users in Derby, the results are interesting in showing some of the most popular routes. Note that the data is only up to… Continue reading Where do cyclists cycle in Derby?
New member benefit – Discount at Big on Bikes
Another cycle business is offering a discount to DCG members on production of a valid membership card. David Howard and his trained staff at Big on Bikes carry out repairs and servicing of bikes as well as having experience in the delivery of Bikeability courses for schools and voluntary organisations The discount given is 15%… Continue reading New member benefit – Discount at Big on Bikes
Alvaston Park – proposal for barriers
A proposal has been made (championed by Councillor Mark Tittley) to install barriers at a number of the access points to Alvaston Park to address problems of motorbikes and mopeds being ridden on the cycleways. Further details on the proposals here. The Cycling Group have objected to these proposals as being inappropriate and likely to… Continue reading Alvaston Park – proposal for barriers