Where are you based? Oakwood What do you do? I divide my time between part time work and several voluntary jobs. I am also working at getting fit by cycling, dancing, running and walking. How long have you cycled for? I have only recently started cycling regularly. Although I learnt to ride as a child,… Continue reading Why we cycle: Kim Kimberly
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Why we cycle: Kate Ball
Where are you based? Derby What do you do? I’m a full-time carer, trustee for a small charity and part of a community interest company that is setting up to provide care and outdoor sessions for people with disabilities and vulnerabilities. How long have you cycled for? About 33 years. I learnt when I was… Continue reading Why we cycle: Kate Ball
Why we cycle: Amy Barnett
Where are you based? For my cycling work, Markeaton Park and for my other job I’m in Allenton. What do you do? I’ve got a few different roles. My main job role is as a Residential Childcare Worker for Derby City Council so I work with children in care. My second job is for Cycle… Continue reading Why we cycle: Amy Barnett
Why we cycle: Lucy Kay
Where are you based? Kedleston Road area. What do you do? I’ve been a nutritional therapist for 2 years, hypnobirthing teacher for 6/7 years, I run Thrive nutrition workshops, I’m a treasurer & trustee of Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity and a Mum of two boys aged 8 and 10. How long have you cycled for? I… Continue reading Why we cycle: Lucy Kay
Riverside Path Widening
Derby City Council have submitted a planning application to widen the existing Riverside path between Bass recreation ground and Alvaston Park to 5 metres. For full details visit https://eplanning.derby.gov.uk/online-applications/ and search for planning number 19/00046/FUL
Why we cycle: Christine Selden
Christine is the first woman in our new ‘Why we cycle’ series for our International Women’s Day campaign. Where are you based? Chaddesden What do you do? Mum of 2 school aged children, Administrator at University of Derby, Breeze champion, Sustrans volunteer, voluntary English teacher and volunteer at Derby Museums. How long have you cycled… Continue reading Why we cycle: Christine Selden
Duffield Road school parking problems
Cyclists on Duffield Road around St. Benedict’s school will be well aware of the number of vehicles parked on the double yellow lines and blocking the on road cycle lane in the mid afternoon as parents and others wait for their children to leave school. This problem was discussed with the Council and others back… Continue reading Duffield Road school parking problems
Darley Abbey Multi-user Path already well used
We’re pleased to see that the long awaited multi-user path through Darley Park is now open for use and is already being well used by walkers, joggers and cyclists. The recent flooding of the Derwent seems to have caused some delays but no apparent damage. It is understood that the final, cosmetic layer of tarmac… Continue reading Darley Abbey Multi-user Path already well used
A breath of fresh air in Derby
This year the Sustrans Derby Rangers have been organising monthly led rides in and around Derby with the goal of getting more people to cycle. As volunteers we wanted the rides to be a fun and sociable events for people who already knew how to cycle but needed some encouragement. At the beginning of March… Continue reading A breath of fresh air in Derby
Get involved with Cycle September
Derby Cycling Group is pleased to support (and be involved with) the Cycle September campaign organised by Love to Ride. Find out more about the exciting line up of free cycling events happening throughout Cycle September We hope to meet some of our members at the Cycle September Launch Event on Tuesday 3rd September (11-3)… Continue reading Get involved with Cycle September