Derby Cycling Group was formed in 1979 and has been involved with various improvements for cycling infrastructure over the years. However, there was cycling provision in Derby before DCG! Carlton Reid has been researching the history of “lost” cycleways and one of the schemes highlighted is that of Raynesway. Full details can seen at the… Continue reading Derby Cycleway History
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Veg Out
After a bit of nudging, it’s good to see the city council has carried out some well-overdue maintenance to one of the cut-throughs to the Riverside path from Riverside Road in Pride Park. Drivers regularly exceed the 30mph limit along here and it’s a very narrow shared-use path. Pedestrians were forced to duck under the… Continue reading Veg Out
Riverside Path Diversion
You may be aware that Story Contracting has been carrying out essential works to the railway bridge which spans the river Derwent near Alvaston Park. The works being undertaken include grit-blasting the existing paint, carrying out strengthening works and repainting. The next stage of these works require the temporary closing of the riverside cycle path… Continue reading Riverside Path Diversion
On Yer Bike – Belper
An interesting event is planned for the afternoon of Saturday 16th March 2024 in Belper. Members may be interesting in attending. Derby Cycling Group will be at the event with plans to further explore the Belper Active Travel Plan and the Allestree Park rewilding ideas as well as any other topics visitors may wish to… Continue reading On Yer Bike – Belper
Breadsall Greenway closure
After some damage during the recent floods, part of the Breadsall Greenway (NCN 672) has been closed for health and safety reasons between the junction at Brookside Road / Lime Lane and where the Greenway crosses the Windmill bridleway. The floods have also damaged the bridleway and that is closed between the Greenway and Brookside… Continue reading Breadsall Greenway closure
St. Mary’s Bridge boardwalk
We’re pleased to see that the blockage on the route of National Cycle Network 54 at the Museum of Making (Silk Mill) has now been fixed after being closed for most of the year and requiring a diversion along Sowter Road. The route runs under St Mary’s Bridge on a boardwalk which was damaged by… Continue reading St. Mary’s Bridge boardwalk
Nottingham Road Cycleway
Part 1 – The story so far… The story begins when the Romans….not that far back, Jim. As its name implies, Nottingham Road was once the principal route to and from our neighbouring city but severe congestion led to the construction of the A52 (as we know it today). Phew! Some relief for the poor… Continue reading Nottingham Road Cycleway
An Audience with Active Travel England
On the evening of 20th November, Simon and I attended the monthly meeting of the Nottingham cycle campaign group, Pedals. The organisers had laid on a speaker in the form of Adrian Hill, the regional manager for the East Midlands for Active Travel England (ATE). Adrian’s background is in transportation including working in buses in… Continue reading An Audience with Active Travel England
DCG Investigation Ride No. 4 -Darley Abbey & Allestree
On 31st August a group of DCG members gathered for our fourth and final evening ride around some of the lesser known routes around the suburbs of Derby. A short ride to ensure we could complete the route in daylight. A background to the investigation rides can be found here: We followed the riverside path… Continue reading DCG Investigation Ride No. 4 -Darley Abbey & Allestree
DCG Investigation Ride No. 3 – Spondon & Chaddesden
A small group of DCG members gathered on Thursday 24 August for another evening ride.On this occasion we were heading east, initially beside the river then along the shared path by the Pentagon Island and onto Chequers Road cycleway. A background to these rides can be found here: 1983 Tribute The outbound route takes in… Continue reading DCG Investigation Ride No. 3 – Spondon & Chaddesden