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
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A New Era of Urban Planning
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
Three Councillors Signed Up for Space for Cycling
It is a slow start, but now three of the 51 councillors in Derby have signed up to the Space for Cycling campaign. Please encourage more to do so by writing to them using the link below or going to your neighbourhood forum and asking them to support more and safer cycling in Derby. http://space4cycling.ctc.org.uk/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1689&ea.campaign.id=27264&ea.tracking.id=LW
Peak Cycle Links Phase II consultation – please give your views
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
Derby’s Missed Opportunity for Nature and Cycling
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 Cycle to Work Day on 4th September
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.
Advice from the police to avoid bike theft
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.
Space4Cycling in Derby
Derby Cycling Group has just written to all Derby City Councillors, explaining what Space for Cycling is about and asking them to sign up to make better cycle provision in the city. Read our letter below: Dear Councillor, Cycling has a great part to play in the transportation and economic future of Derby but it’s… Continue reading Space4Cycling in Derby
Park Bikeworks
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
Guns for cycling
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