Whilst there has been a lot of local coverage in the press about the closure of the Park Bikeworks cafe and shop, it is perhaps not realised that the free bike parking and showers are still open for all. Full details of the facilities available by emailing parkbikeworks@gmail.com
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New Study on the Benefits of Cycling
The Department for Transport have published a new study examining the various different benefits that cycling can provide. The review found that existing methods of appraisal do not incorporate the full extent of economic benefits associated with cycling. The review found these potential benefits: economic growth can result from high density, cycle friendly urban design… Continue reading New Study on the Benefits of Cycling
Road Safety Improvements at Littleover
For many years, Pastures Hill at Littleover has been a dangerous place for cyclists, having a series of bollards along the centre of the road coupled with a 40 mph speed limit. The bollards were pinch points where cyclists were put in danger by impatient car drivers overtaking them at the bollards. To their credit… Continue reading Road Safety Improvements at Littleover
Canal Path Closed: Sinfin Moor Lane to A50
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
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.