Derby City Council have started work on some improvements to the cycle path between the Silk Mill and Darley Fields, this being part of Route 54 of the National Cycle Network and is on both sides of Handyside’s Bridge which crosses the River Derwent. From there, the narrow path which runs along the river bank… Continue reading Down by the River ……………….
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Cycling to the Train
We’ve received a video from Alistair Clark who thought other members might be interested in viewing it. You can give yourself a small test of how well you know Derby when viewing it to see if your recognise all the locations! Any other budding film directors are welcome to submit their work. All members can… Continue reading Cycling to the Train
Cyclists as Trunk Road users
Today I attended my second meeting of the “East Midlands Road Users and Environment Committee” of the Highways Agency (HA) in Leicester on behalf of Derby Cycling Group. This is a way that the Highways Agency, that oversees the trunk road network, liaises with non-motorised users of its network – including cyclists, pedestrians and horse-riders. Today’s… Continue reading Cyclists as Trunk Road users
The Big Pedal 2012
Aimed at all schools in the UK, The Big Pedal is back and this time it promises to be bigger and better than ever before. The organisers have made some improvements to the race – including the participation of scooters! The race is open to every school in the UK and takes place between 5-23… Continue reading The Big Pedal 2012
Liveable Streets and Suffragettes
The Liveable Streets website (based in the US) contains a lot of videos including one on the recent Suffragettes and Cycling event in Leicester.
Folding cycles on buses
I regularly take a folded Brompton onto buses in Derby and Nottingham and, until recently, have always found it really easy. However, a couple of recent episodes have caused me problems. These were: I was evicted from the Medilink service (between the 2 hospitals in Nottingham) as the driver said “bikes (folded or not) are… Continue reading Folding cycles on buses
Cycle Infrastructure Design
A Department of Transport document exists here which gives a lot of guidance on how cycle facilities should be provided.
Derby Neighbourhood Forums
Derby City Council hold regular Forums to gain feedback from local people on the issues that matter most to them. Details on the planned meetings are here A great way to engage in local democracy and have an influence. Go and argue the case for cycling at a local level. Even better get on the… Continue reading Derby Neighbourhood Forums
East Midlands Trains Stakeholder Conference
I will be meeting East Midlands Trains at their Conference on Friday, 4 November 2011. Short notice, I know, but if anyone has views on the service East Midlands Trains provide for cyclists then please add your comments below and I will take them to the meeting.
A New Barrier
At Shelton Lock a new school is being built, and an access road has been constructed crossing the nearby Cycle Path. The photograph was taken on NCN Route 6 between Alvaston and Shelton Lock, looking towards Derby, with the school to the right and Jubilee Road to the left. There is a man controlling the… Continue reading A New Barrier