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
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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
Ask Derby City Councillors to Make Space for Cycling
Click on the link below, watch the 2 minute video and then ask your local councillors to make “Space for Cycling” one of their election manifesto pledges. Space for Cycling Please use your voice to help us make a case for more and better places to ride a bike in Derby. Say that: You support… Continue reading Ask Derby City Councillors to Make Space for Cycling
Halfords offer free bike workshops for children
Over Easter Halfords are offering free workshops to show 7 to 11 year olds the basics of things to check on their bike. Spaces are limited so book soon. The Kingsway store currently has slots on Wed 16th and Wed 23rd April. See this link to book.
Raleigh history
Older members will remember the massive Raleigh factory in Nottingham that has now become the site of part of the University of Nottingham. Researchers have been collecting reminiscences from workers at the factory (and others) and have created a website containing many hours of filmed interviews and historical images here
Safer not bigger lorries
The See Me, Save Me campaign is encouraging people to write to their MEP to say yes to safer but no to bigger trucks in the vote in the European Parliament on 18th March (Ref Revision of directive 96/53 HGV weights and dimensions). More details and suggested points to make here.
Free Adult Cycle Training and Route Planning
Cycle Derby are offering free one-to-one cycle training to build your confidence, as well as a wealth of information to get you started including detailed route planners to get you to your destination as quickly and confidently as possible. More details here
Cycling Job Opportunities in Brussels with European Cyclists’ Federation
Five new job vacancies at the ECF’s Brussels Office! They are looking for: Fiscal and Economic Policy Officer ECF Urban Mobility & Cities Policy Officer Project Officer Office Assistant ECF EuroVelo Project Assistant Please go here to read more details of the jobs.
Closed Cycle Circuit Planning Meeting – Thursday 6th Feb 5pm
Thanks for all the support you’ve already provided for the Derby Closed Cycle Circuit. The final stages of making this happen are now approaching with the City Council’s planning committee meeting this Thursday to decide on the application. To show the level of support for the proposals, we’d like as many supporters as possible to… Continue reading Closed Cycle Circuit Planning Meeting – Thursday 6th Feb 5pm