The Derby Cycling Group have recently affiliated to the CTC which provides for liability insurance for DCG led activities such as rides or publicity events. However, as an additional benefit, all members of the DCG are eligible to purchase Third Party Liability insurance through the CTC for attractive rates (currently £18 per year). Visit this… Continue reading New member benefit – Discount on Third Party Liability Insurance
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Belper Goes Green event
Members of the Derby Cycling Group attended the Belper Goes Green event in Belper on 30/31st May. Thanks are due to all those who helped publicise the group at the event including: Ian Dent Derek Gascoyne Pete Greenfield Mark Hicklin Janet Dent and new member (who joined at the event), Alan Foord As well as… Continue reading Belper Goes Green event
Part Time Sustrans fundraiser jobs in Derby
Sustrans are looking for part time fundraisers to work on the various cyclepaths around Derby to get cyclists to sign up for regular contributions to the Sustrans charity. See this link for more details. Note that the deadline for applying is this week.
School Leavers – consider Cycle Derby Cycling Academy
Something for school leavers who are keen on cycling to consider? The Cycle Derby Cycling Academy programme gives aspiring young riders the opportunity to develop their cycling skills in a number of disciplines while studying academic qualifications in sport to enhance their career prospects. The College’s partnership with Cycle Derby enables learners to benefit from the expertise of highly qualified and… Continue reading School Leavers – consider Cycle Derby Cycling Academy
Derby Arena
Derby Arena has been awarded to host round. 1 of the Rvolution series of track cycle racing It will be used by the British Track Squad to gain valuable points for future international Series A full programme will take place over 3 days in August
Free Cycle Training available
Free one-to-one cycle training to people aged 18 or over who live, work or study in Amber Valley or Erewash is available via the County Rider programme. A similar program is also available within the City of Derby – see this link for more details.
Alice Wheeldon ride CANCELLED
Regrettably a lack of the necessary public and third party liability insurances means that the organisers have had to cancel the ride.
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?
Derby’s Velodrome is Here
It’s here. Derby has a velodrome. Derby Arena is a spectacular and beautiful building inside, and iconic and eye catching outside. Congratulations to everyone involved in the concept, design, and building of this place. Derby Cycling Group hopes it will live up to all the expectations and delivers cycle sporting heroes, gets thousands of people… Continue reading Derby’s Velodrome is Here
Derby Arena
following last nights meeting have e mailed the Derby City Council events and Marketing Manager asking for meeting to discuss our requirements on the Public Opening : days of 20/21st and 28/29 Will keep everyone informed as to progress regards lDerek