A great event on Wednesday 30th October, 10:30am to 3:00pm with an emphasis on making HGV drivers and cyclists more aware of one another. Lots of events and cycling related stalls in the shadow of the new velodrome on Pride Park. Cycle there, ride on a pop-up velodrome or watch the off-road show; sit in… Continue reading Changing Places Day
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Carrying Goods by Cycle
As it currently stands, almost 100% of goods transport within cities is done by motorised vehicles, ranging from personal cars to commercial lorries. Light goods are often transported over very short distances by heavy vehicles. Individuals often use their car in the same way, despite the fact that every second trip in urban areas is… Continue reading Carrying Goods by Cycle
Government reported road casualties
The Government has released figures on road casualties for the period up to 2012. Generally casualties are reducing apart from for pedal cyclists. The report and associated tables can be found here A summary table from the report (below) shows increased numbers of pedal cyclists killed or seriously injured (KSI) over last year and over… Continue reading Government reported road casualties
City of London Agrees Total 20mph Limits for All Roads
The City of London today voted for a 20mph limit for all roads. The square mile’s landmark vote will raise safety and the quality of life for thousands working in, or visiting, London’s financial hub. Now just to get the same agreed in Derby! More information at this link
Derwent Valley cycle path (north of Derby)
During the recent Parliamentary debate on Cycling (2nd Sept), local MP Pauline Latham called for “some funding to enable the extension of the proposed cycleways down through the world heritage site, via the historic mills at Belper, Milford and Darley Abbey, to the Silk Mill museum in Derby”. This comment was referring to the already… Continue reading Derwent Valley cycle path (north of Derby)
Parliamentary Debate on Cycling – 2nd Sept
On the 2nd September, Parliament will debate the motion: That this house supports the recommendations of the All-Party Parliamentary Cycling Group’s report ‘Get Britain Cycling’; endorses the target of 10 per cent of all journeys being by bike by 2025, and 25 per cent by 2050; and calls on the Government to show strong political… Continue reading Parliamentary Debate on Cycling – 2nd Sept
DCG joins Twitter
We’ve now got a Derby Cycling Group twitter account so, if you are part of the twitter network, please consider following us. The account is @DerbyCycling. Any new posts on the website will automatically be tweeted under the @DerbyCycling name.
Derby Rights of Way plans for 2013 to 2017
Derby City Council have published their plans for rights of way within the City until 2017. The plan is currently open for comment. There are a number of positive cycling related actions in the plan which you may wish to comment on or to suggest additional cycling related activities. The plan and instructions for commenting… Continue reading Derby Rights of Way plans for 2013 to 2017
Successful DCG stall in Derby Market Place
The DCG held a stall in Derby Market Place in conjunction with the local police publicising security for cycles. This was very successful with a constant stream of people wanting to discuss local cycling issues and a number of new members signed up. Well done to JennyS for organising the event. The general feeling was… Continue reading Successful DCG stall in Derby Market Place
Derby Market Place Bicycle Security event (24th Aug) 10am-4pm
Derby Police and DCG are running a bicycle security event 10am-4pm Saturday 24th August. Halfords will be there with a stall to demonstrate their best bicycle security locks. Please pop down if you have a bicycle trailer to show off. Shopping is easy by bicycle! DCG and Derby Police will be on hand to answer… Continue reading Derby Market Place Bicycle Security event (24th Aug) 10am-4pm