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Petition to get government to improve cycling
The All Party parliamentary cycling group has published a report entitled “Get Britain Cycling” (report can be accessed here) which makes a number of recommendations to improve cycling. The focus is now on getting the government to implement the recommendations – help with this by signing the petition by clicking on this link.
Railway Station opening
On Thursday April 18th at 6 pm the new forecourt of Derby train station will be openedbaby inflatable bumble bee toys. The new cycle racks will be opened officially at that time too. The Secretary of State for Transport and local MP Patrick Macloughlin will be there as principle guest. Derby Cycling Group would like… Continue reading Railway Station opening
The Future of Cycling
Eight of theses massive machines are chomping through central London at the rate of several hundred metres a week. As the cost of tunnelling reduces much smaller versions will be available for cycle tunnels. With silky smooth concrete surfaces these new transport systems will provide traffic, wind and rain free utopian cycling on gentle gradients… Continue reading The Future of Cycling
Getting Cycle Training on the National Curriculum
The link below takes you to a webpage where you can pledge support to have cycling included on the national curriculum for schools in England. Put Cycling on the National Curriculum The national curriculum is being reviewed and the nation is being consulted on what we would like to see changed. Adding cycling to it… Continue reading Getting Cycle Training on the National Curriculum
Free British Cycling ride leader training
British Cycling (in conjunction with SkyRide) are offering free ride leader training at various venues across the country (including Derby). Dates for Derby are6 April & 22 June. If you are interested, you should visit the site . There is a commitment to lead some rides after your training.
Upcoming Campaigning Workshops – for new campaigners
There are a series of workshops being held across the country and aimed at new people just starting with campaigning. These include an event in Nottingham on 1st Feb (full day). Cost to attend is £10 (although this can be waived in certain cases). Might be a useful event for members to consider attending. More… Continue reading Upcoming Campaigning Workshops – for new campaigners
Help make Derby a more cycle-friendly place
Derby City Council is consulting on its ‘preferred option’ for the new Local Plan until just before Christmas. As Derby is now built almost up to its boundaries, Derby City Council is working with Amber Valley and South Derbyshire Councils to have a coherent plan for the wider area. This will identify where new homes… Continue reading Help make Derby a more cycle-friendly place
Derby multisport centre progresses
Today’s Derby Evening Telegraph includes an article about progress on the multi-sports centre (which includes the velodrome) and which is all very positive. More details at this link
Campaign for Better Transport Car Dependency Scorecard
The Campaign for Better Transport has created a “Car Dependency Scorecard” that assesses various cities on various criteria including how cycling and walking can be used as alternatives for car use. Overall Derby is rated 11th (somewhere in the middle of the various cities). For cycling and walking Derby does better at equal 7th. The… Continue reading Campaign for Better Transport Car Dependency Scorecard