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
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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
Opening of Derby Arena March 28th
Railway Station Cycle Parking
This rather forbidding notice on the cycle racks at Derby Station hides some encouraging progress. Apparently, according to one of the duty managers, the work will result in a locked barrier around the racks with access by a key fob, available “for life” for a nominal fee. Similar to the access arrangement at the Sheffield… Continue reading Railway Station Cycle Parking
Further opportunities to comment on the A38 proposals
2 further consultation events have been organised for interested people to view the plans for the A38 junction changes (flyovers, etc.) and to discuss the plans with the Highways Agency. Full information on the plans and the instructions for providing feedback are here. The new consultation events are: Breadsall Memorial Hall, Brookside Road on Thursday,… Continue reading Further opportunities to comment on the A38 proposals