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
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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
Road Safety Advice from Derbyshire Police relating to cycling
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
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.