A “club” for Derby Cycling Group has been set up on Strava. Any Derby Cycling Group members who are also Strava users are welcome to join the club by visiting www.strava.com/clubs/derbycyclinggroup This could be a useful way of capturing data on the most popular cycling routes in Derby although I am aware that most cyclists… Continue reading Strava Club
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New Cyclepath in Darley Fields
As part of the ongoing work for the new flood defences (Our City, Our River), a small stretch of new cyclepath has been laid in Darley Fields and looks very good quality. It is still fenced off at the moment but seems to be an excellent tarmac surface. The new route (only 50-100m) runs from… Continue reading New Cyclepath in Darley Fields
Space for Cycling Pledge for Councillors
Any councillor can download the space for cycling pledge from the link below, fill in the form and return it to campaigns@derbycyclinggroup.org.uk Councillor Pledge Form We will publicise your support and you can talk to us about ways to help develop cycle transport in your ward and more widely across Derby. We look forward to… Continue reading Space for Cycling Pledge for Councillors
Park Bikeworks
Whilst there has been a lot of local coverage in the press about the closure of the Park Bikeworks cafe and shop, it is perhaps not realised that the free bike parking and showers are still open for all. Full details of the facilities available by emailing parkbikeworks@gmail.com
New Study on the Benefits of Cycling
The Department for Transport have published a new study examining the various different benefits that cycling can provide. The review found that existing methods of appraisal do not incorporate the full extent of economic benefits associated with cycling. The review found these potential benefits: economic growth can result from high density, cycle friendly urban design… Continue reading New Study on the Benefits of Cycling
Support the Space for Cycling petition
Please show your support for the Space for Cycling campaign by signing the petition. This will be presented to the City Council. Background: Derby City Council needs to be more vigorous and rigorous about developing a better cycling network which encourages more people to cycle more often. Derby city councillors are pivotal in enabling that… Continue reading Support the Space for Cycling petition
Road Safety Improvements at Littleover
For many years, Pastures Hill at Littleover has been a dangerous place for cyclists, having a series of bollards along the centre of the road coupled with a 40 mph speed limit. The bollards were pinch points where cyclists were put in danger by impatient car drivers overtaking them at the bollards. To their credit… Continue reading Road Safety Improvements at Littleover
Canal Path Closed: Sinfin Moor Lane to A50
The Canal Path (NCN6) will be closed for six weeks starting this week between Sinfin Moor Lane and the A50 underpass with a diversion in place. Part of that diversion, between Holmeleigh Way and the A50 underpass, is likely to be highly unsatisfactory, as it was last time this diversion was used. If anybody has… Continue reading Canal Path Closed: Sinfin Moor Lane to A50
Where to cycle?
With longer days and warmer weather in prospect you will be keen to get out on your bike, but where to go? Check out “Two Wheels and a Camera” for details of local (mainly off-road) rides and also some further afield which are but a short train ride away. You bike goes for free on… Continue reading Where to cycle?
DCG Meet with Conservative leader
Later today DCG Committee members are meeting with the new Conservative Leader Councillor Matthew Holmes to discuss Space for Cycling in Derby. As a regular urban cyclist in the area Councillor Holmes is exactly the sort of person we need to support Space for Cycling. To keep up to date with the responses and help us… Continue reading DCG Meet with Conservative leader