The planning application for the proposed Closed Cycle Circuit beside the Multi-Sports Arena in Pride Park is currently under consideration and, to maximise the chances of a positive outcome, it is important that as many people as possible add their support. The online consultation period has now ended but, until the 3rd Feb (5pm), you… Continue reading Closed Cycle Circuit – your support is needed
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Cycling and the Derby City Core Strategy
You may have seen that the City Council has published its ideas for how Derby should develop over the next 15 years. This is called the draft Core Strategy and is available at this link. It includes maps of proposed housing development, maybe including your neighbourhood. There are also policies covering various topics including cycling… Continue reading Cycling and the Derby City Core Strategy
Proposed Darley Abbey to Duffield route
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Changing Places Day
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
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.