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Derby’s Velodrome is Here

It’s here. Derby has a velodrome. Derby Arena is a spectacular and beautiful building inside, and iconic and eye catching outside. Congratulations to everyone involved in the concept, design, and building of this place. Derby Cycling Group hopes it will live up to all the expectations and delivers cycle sporting heroes, gets thousands of people… Continue reading Derby’s Velodrome is Here

Derby Arena

following last nights meeting have e mailed the Derby City Council events and Marketing Manager asking for meeting to discuss our requirements on the Public Opening : days of 20/21st and 28/29 Will keep everyone informed as to progress regards lDerek  

Railway Station Cycle Parking

This rather forbidding notice on the cycle racks at Derby Station hides some encouraging progress. Apparently, according to one of the duty managers, the work will result in a locked barrier around the racks with access by a key fob, available “for life” for a nominal fee. Similar to the access arrangement at the Sheffield… Continue reading Railway Station Cycle Parking

Further opportunities to comment on the A38 proposals

2 further consultation events have been organised for interested people to view the plans for the A38 junction changes (flyovers, etc.) and to discuss the plans with the Highways Agency. Full information on the plans and the instructions for providing feedback are here. The new consultation events are: Breadsall Memorial Hall, Brookside Road on Thursday,… Continue reading Further opportunities to comment on the A38 proposals

Proposal for flyovers on Derby A38 – please provide your comments

The Highways Agency has announced plans for upgrading the A38 junctions at Little Eaton, Markeaton Park and Kingsway and welcome comments from the public on their proposals. A public consultation event will be held at University of Derby Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LD on Friday 6th February 12:00 – 20:00 Saturday 7th February… Continue reading Proposal for flyovers on Derby A38 – please provide your comments

Roger Geffen’s visit to Derby

Derby Cycling Group were pleased to welcome the CTC’s Campaigns and Strategy Director, Roger Geffen, to Derby. He kindly agreed to present the CTC’s plans for the Space for Cycling campaign as well as related information. The meeting was held at the Park Bikeworks and the audience appreciated both Roger’s talk and the venue. Thanks… Continue reading Roger Geffen’s visit to Derby

Your chance to meet the CTC national Campaigns and Policy Director

We’re lucky to be able to organise a session to hear from the CTC’s Campaigns and Policy Director, Roger Geffen, who has the challenge of persuading the UK’s politicians, the media and the wider public of the need for action to improve cycling conditions, while positively encouraging more people to cycle. Come along to the… Continue reading Your chance to meet the CTC national Campaigns and Policy Director

Happy New Year 2015

Happy New Year to all cyclists and would-be cyclists in Derby and the surrounding area.  What will 2015 bring for us this year? We hope, with your help and support, that our councillors and MPs can be persuaded to create policies which enable more cycling for everyday transport in the city and it’s locality. Derby… Continue reading Happy New Year 2015