The Bee Gees asked, “How deep is your love?”, Patti Page “How Much is that doggy in the window?” and I ask, “How wide is that cycleway?” We were never provided with answers to the first two of those big questions, but I will endeavour to do so for the latter. So, riddle me this;… Continue reading Cycleway Effective Width
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Strava Club
The Derby Cycling Group have a Strava Club which all members are invited to join. Useful if you are an existing user of Strava and are interested in seeing where other members are cycling around Derby – and for competing to see who can cover the most mileage and climbing each week! Visit this link… Continue reading Strava Club
Canal Towpath Upgrade
A DCG member recently informed me that work has started on upgrading the canal towpath between Swarkestone and the Cloud Trail. This path has been challenging to ride along, a narrow gravel track cut into the grass with frequent muddy puddles that spread as cyclists and pedestrians negotiate their way around the dirty water. When… Continue reading Canal Towpath Upgrade
Darley Abbey replacement bridge now open
We’re pleased to see that the installation of a temporary bridge at Darley Abbey has proceeded as planned and is now open for use. While the bridge is intended as a temporary solution (for about 12 months) it seems to have been well designed with a decent width (about 2m) and ramps at a gradual… Continue reading Darley Abbey replacement bridge now open
Little Eaton Branch Line Transformation
Derbyshire County Council held a community engagement event on Wednesday 28th September, to launch the consultation on the proposal to transform the former Little Eaton branch railway line to a multi-user greenway. Representatives from Derbyshire County Council described the plan and explained the finer details of the plan to visitors, including a class from the… Continue reading Little Eaton Branch Line Transformation
Little Eaton Branch Line Greenway event
Derbyshire County Council are holding a community engagement event in Little Eaton on the 28th September 2022. The event will allow the Council to share plans, answer queries/concerns, and invite engagement in the process. This will help inform the Council’s eventual planning application and any future prospective funding opportunities. The scope of works will be… Continue reading Little Eaton Branch Line Greenway event
German Bike Protests
The BBC recently reported on a German protest where 8,500 cyclist rode along an autobahn between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden demanding climate neutral transport and cycle lanes by 2030. Previously, on 12 June, some 30,000 cyclists had gathered in Berlin riding along autobahns and across the city to congregate at the Brandenburg Gate on their annual… Continue reading German Bike Protests
Calke Abbey Cycling facilities
The National Trust have opened a bike hire facility at Calke Abbey at very reasonable rates. They have created a series of trails to provide scenic and traffic free routes which are excellent for new cyclists or those returning to cycling. The trails include the historic Tramway Trail. There are also occasional organised rides for… Continue reading Calke Abbey Cycling facilities
How To Get Your Bike to Berlin, Part 1: Eurostar
Let’s say you live around Derby and you fancy a summer trip to Berlin (or any other European city really). Perhaps you’re not keen on flying or driving because you worry about the climate crisis. And given where you’re reading this, I assume that cycling is a regular part of your life. I imagine you’re… Continue reading How To Get Your Bike to Berlin, Part 1: Eurostar
Derby City Ambitions
The City Council is asking for feedback on their Ambitions for the City Centre to help them define what should be in the Vision document that they are working on. Amongst the background explanation is the statement “Tinkering around the edges is no longer enough and we need to develop a clear, bold and importantly… Continue reading Derby City Ambitions