UKIP’s Alan Graves signs Derby Cycling Group Space for Cycling pledge. Having listened to our case, Mr Graves had no problem at all in signing the pledge and we had a very positive, informative and open discussion with him regarding cycle transport issues and solutions. To keep up to date with the responses and help us… Continue reading UKIP’s Alan Graves signs Derby Cycling Group Space for Cycling pledge.
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Derbyshire Cycling Plan launch at Derby Arena
Derby Cycling Group will be attending and exhibiting at the launch of the Derbyshire Cycling Plan at Derby Arena on Tuesday 19th January. If you are attending please come along and say hello. A report on the event in the Derby Telegraph The plan Excellent goal in the plan of “Derbyshire to be the most… Continue reading Derbyshire Cycling Plan launch at Derby Arena
Vigorous and Rigorous About Cycling in Derby
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 vigour and rigour. COUNCILLOR MEETINGS WITH DCG: This week, DCG has invited the councillor who leads each of the political parties represented on… Continue reading Vigorous and Rigorous About Cycling in Derby
Annual Cycling Awards – nomination request
Each year at the AGM in May, the Derby Cycling Group likes to recognise individuals or organisations that have significantly contributed towards improving cycling in the Derby area over the previous year. Award winners from previous years can be seen here and here.
Could this be the Derby Model (minus the sunshine)
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Watch this video
Chris Boardman is a great ambassador for cycling, and his video on cycling in the Netherlands shows what can be done for cycling when politicians can be persuaded to see the benefits of making the local infrastructure more suitable for sustainable transport. Click HERE to see it. Sorry about the preceding commercial.
Where do cyclists cycle in Derby?
One source of data for “which routes do cyclists use” is the Strava data collected for all the users of Strava. Whilst the data cannot be taken as typical of all cycle users in Derby, the results are interesting in showing some of the most popular routes. Note that the data is only up to… Continue reading Where do cyclists cycle in Derby?
New member benefit – Discount at Big on Bikes
Another cycle business is offering a discount to DCG members on production of a valid membership card. David Howard and his trained staff at Big on Bikes carry out repairs and servicing of bikes as well as having experience in the delivery of Bikeability courses for schools and voluntary organisations The discount given is 15%… Continue reading New member benefit – Discount at Big on Bikes
Alvaston Park – proposal for barriers
A proposal has been made (championed by Councillor Mark Tittley) to install barriers at a number of the access points to Alvaston Park to address problems of motorbikes and mopeds being ridden on the cycleways. Further details on the proposals here. The Cycling Group have objected to these proposals as being inappropriate and likely to… Continue reading Alvaston Park – proposal for barriers
Leading Businesses call on Chancellor to Invest in Cycling
Various business leaders have written an open letter to the chancellor asking him to deliver on the promises that Cameron and others made prior to the election. Click here to see the letter