Derby Cycling Group and Derby Mercury Cycle Club send a huge thank you to everyone of the thousands of people who have expressed support for the Derby Multi Sports Arena incorporating the velodrome and concert space. A lot of support has come from non-cyclists because this is not just a cycling project. We invite… Continue reading Save Derby Velodrome
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20mph Places Conference report
John Morrison from Sevenoaks Cycle Forum attended the recent “20mph Places” conference and has written a good summary of the conference (including some personal comments) at this link
Cycling Health & Safety: Winning the Arguments seminar
Cyclenation held a seminar on the subject of “Cycling Health & Safety: Winning the Arguments” and have also created a website with various supporting information related to the seminar. This can be found here. Some good background information on negligence, helmets, and the law.
Derby Politicians and Cycling: How do they stack up?
Derby Cycling Group asked all six of the political parties what their policies are regarding cycling ahead of the council elections on May 3rd. This is how we think they faired, in the order in which we have received the feedback (to be updated as more information comes in): 1. Labour We received a copy… Continue reading Derby Politicians and Cycling: How do they stack up?
Feedback from Political Parties: April 2012
Below is the full text of the correspondence we have received from each political party which is taking part in Derby City Council elections on 3rd May 2012, in response to a request by Derby Cycling Group for information on their cycling policies. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the party… Continue reading Feedback from Political Parties: April 2012
Cyclenation newsletters
Cyclenation is a federation of local cycle campaigning groups and the DCG is a member. They publish a regular newsletter, the latest of which can be seen at http://www.cyclenation.org.uk/news/news119.pdf
Party Policies on Cycling
Derby’s councillors have shown vision and aspiration with their approval for the reworking of the Council House, but do they have the same vision when it comes to a mode of transport that can transform the lives of Derby’s citizens, making them fitter and more healthy, and saving them money while also being enjoyable and… Continue reading Party Policies on Cycling
Bike Parking at Derby Railway Station – an Olympic Sport?
Work is about to start on the long awaited environmentally friendly transport interchange at the front of Derby Railway Station, doubling cycle parking. In a few weeks the North car park will close to cars and the bike racks will be moved to the centre of the car park, along the back wall, but in… Continue reading Bike Parking at Derby Railway Station – an Olympic Sport?
Report a cycle blackspot with The Times
As part of the Times cycling campaign they have produced an interactive map that allows anyone to mark where they think cycling facilities need to be improved. Once a number of submissions have been obtained they will be reporting the worst junctions and cyclepaths to the local authorities. Please try and add problems that you… Continue reading Report a cycle blackspot with The Times
CTC Cycle Champion
Our local CTC Cycle Champion, Amanda Salt, has been organising cycle training for beginners and cycle rides based at Chester Green. These have now finished but some of the regulars have started a new group with easy, shortish rides starting from Alvaston Park cafe at 10.00 am on Wednesdays and Sundays. For more detail see … Continue reading CTC Cycle Champion