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Derbyshire Police publish advice on all kinds of subjects including that of road safety and cycling. There is some useful advice for drivers at this link One piece of advice to drivers is “It’s your responsibility as a driver to avoid hitting the cyclist, not the responsibility of the cyclist to avoid getting hit by… Continue reading Road Safety Advice from Derbyshire Police relating to cycling

An interesting blog exploring ideas of civic responsibility, active design, healthy urban planning, and public space. https://medium.com/a-new-era-of-urban-planning

The Peak Cycle links project to produce a circular route from Matlock through Bakewell and Buxton is currently in a consultation phase and your comments would be welcomed. Whilst not sited in Derby, the proposed routes will complement the planned Derwent Valley Cycleway and allow cyclists to travel from Derby, around the proposed circular Peak… Continue reading Peak Cycle Links Phase II consultation – please give your views

The Watchtree Nature Reserve (near Carlisle) shows what could have been possible in Derby if not for the actions of the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust earlier in the year to scupper the chances of a closed road circuit. The Watchtree reserve actively promotes the use of cycles on their reserve with a cycle hire centre and… Continue reading Derby’s Missed Opportunity for Nature and Cycling

Support the Cycle to Work Day on Thursday 4th September. More details of how you can involved at https://www.cycletoworkday.org/ Various bike shops (including Samways and Cyclomonster in Derby) are offering free bike checks over the next couple of weeks.

The following advice has been sent out by Derbyshire police to help avoid cycle theft. Officers are encouraging residents to keep their bicycles secure to prevent being targeted by criminals. This can be accomplished by following the advice below.

The new Derby bike hub opened today. Check it out when you are next in the city centre. See photos at Blog. “Two Wheels and a Camera” simssycling.blogspot.co.uk

Cyclists have many complaints about other road users but perhaps things aren’t as bad as they used to be. This site has a good selection of adverts for firearms suitable for cyclists. For only 12 shillings (60p to the youngsters) you can protect yourself from all kinds of threats, including tramps! I particularly like the… Continue reading Guns for cycling

Over Easter Halfords are offering free workshops to show 7 to 11 year olds the basics of things to check on their bike. Spaces are limited so book soon. The Kingsway store currently has slots on Wed 16th and Wed 23rd April. See this link to book.

Older members will remember the massive Raleigh factory in Nottingham that has now become the site of part of the University of Nottingham. Researchers have been collecting reminiscences from workers at the factory (and others) and have created a website containing many hours of filmed interviews and historical images here