{"id":45781,"date":"2019-12-09T19:28:24","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T19:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/mesmerize\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:48:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:48:55","slug":"mesmerize","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/","title":{"rendered":"Derby Cycling Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"about\">OUR VISION &amp; MISSION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\"><strong>A city where everyone wants to cycle and everyone can<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We campaign for a cohesive cycle network in and around Derby and champion cycling to create an environment where it is safe, normal, convenient and fun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"news\">Latest News<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 has-dates alignwide wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/LTP-Plan-Image-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:72.07%;max-width:1006px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/2026\/01\/big-transport-conversation\/\">Big Transport Conversation<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-18T12:09:03+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 18, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">If you want better cycle routes that interconnect, in a proper, safe, network, you need to take part in the Mayor&#8217;s Local Transport Plan consultation<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025_council_ratings-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:66.67%;max-width:1536px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/2025\/12\/latest-active-travel-ratings-published\/\">Latest Active Travel Ratings published<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-17T16:22:10+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 17, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Derby City Council still rated poorly for Active Travel Capability although Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire have improved their ratings.\nMore effort needed.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/report-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:141.15%;max-width:520px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/2025\/11\/a-new-low-for-local-authority-consultation\/\">A new low for Local Authority consultation<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-03T16:43:55+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 3, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">All local authorities are required by the Government to have a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) which, put simply, lays out the plans for cycling demand in the local area for the next few years. This plan then helps ensure a consistent approach to building a cycling and walking network. Locally, Derby, Derbyshire,&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/2025\/11\/a-new-low-for-local-authority-consultation\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">A new low for Local Authority consultation<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/news\/\">See all news<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"campaigns\">Current Campaigns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"548\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ambervalleymap.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ambervalleymap.png 548w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ambervalleymap-443x500.png 443w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amber Valley Active Travel Study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Amber Valley Borough Council have started an Active Travel Study to which Derby Cycling Group are providing input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/amber-valley-active-travel-study\/\" title=\"\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/allestree-park-rewilding\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cropped-2018-07-22-12.53.01-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cropped-2018-07-22-12.53.01-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cropped-2018-07-22-12.53.01-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cropped-2018-07-22-12.53.01-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cropped-2018-07-22-12.53.01-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cropped-2018-07-22-12.53.01.jpg 1615w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Allestree Park Rewilding<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The rewilding plans for Allestree Park have the opportunity to make the Park a significant destination for tourists from the local and wider area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A successful project needs to provide cycle routes to reach the Park from all directions (connected to the wider network) as well as cycling provision within the Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re discussing the issues and possible solutions with Derby City and Derbyshire County Councils as well as other key stakeholders and influencers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/allestree-park-rewilding\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/map.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/map.jpg 960w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/map-500x396.jpg 500w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/map-768x608.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asda Spondon island improvements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re pleased see funding in place to investigate improvements to the Asda island in Spondon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important that the planned improvements actually address the current safety issues for cyclists. We&#8217;re engaging with Derby City Council to ensure our voices are heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/spondon-asda-island-improvements\/\" title=\"\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-01-25-11.16.10-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49366\" title=\"cropped-A38.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-01-25-11.16.10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-01-25-11.16.10-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-01-25-11.16.10-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-01-25-11.16.10-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-01-25-11.16.10-1568x1176.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-01-25-11.16.10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Paddock \/ Mansfield Road A frame<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After some great improvements to the National Cycle Network in and around Derby there is now only one location on the NCN where there is still an A frame restricting access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re encouraging Derby City Council to remove this remaining barrier but are encountering a number of reasons (excuses?) for why this cannot be done in the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/paddock-a-frame-removal\/\" title=\"\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-01-14.52.50-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-01-14.52.50-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-01-14.52.50-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-01-14.52.50-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-01-14.52.50-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-01-14.52.50-1568x1176.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-01-14.52.50.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Duffield Road cycle lane and car parking<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For over nine years, parents collecting students from St Benedict&#8217;s school in Darley Abbey have been able to flaunt the no parking restrictions (and dangerously block the cycle lane).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City Council choose to not enforce the restrictions and the sum effect is that motorists can effectively ignore all yellow line restrictions near schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unacceptable that, for over 9 years,  the City Council has refused to address this dangerous situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/duffield-road-no-parking-restrictions\/\" title=\"\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cycles-724x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cycles-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cycles-354x500.png 354w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cycles-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cycles-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cycles.png 1358w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Palm Court Island<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cycling around Palm Court Island (junction of A38 and A6) has long been dangerous. There is currently some media attention and we want to highlight the issues to try and get improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/palm-court-island\/\" title=\"\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Got an idea for a campaign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:campaigns@derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get in touch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recent Campaigns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/station_rd_crossing.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/station_rd_crossing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/station_rd_crossing.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/station_rd_crossing-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/station_rd_crossing-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/station_rd_crossing-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/station_rd_crossing-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/station_rd_crossing-1568x883.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mickleover missing Toucan crossing (now complete)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the development of the new estate off Onslow Road in Mickleover, promises were made to add a new Toucan crossing for Station Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a lot of chasing of the City Council we are pleased that the crossing is now in place and open (Feb 25).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/station-road-mickleover-crossing\/\" title=\"\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/improvements-to-ncn-in-derby-area\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1358\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Derby-area.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Derby-area.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Derby-area-500x354.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Derby-area-1024x724.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Derby-area-768x543.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Derby-area-1536x1086.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Derby-area-1568x1109.jpeg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improvements on local National Cycle Network<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last year or so there have been significant improvements to the National Cycle Network within Derby and the surrounding area including the removal of large numbers of barriers, surface improvements, and better signage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Derby Cycling Group, our members, and others have spent many years pushing for the improvements that are now in place. It\u2019s great to see the progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/improvements-to-ncn-in-derby-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/duffield-road-bus-lane-proposals\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2008-2-1024x463.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2008-2-1024x463.png 1024w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2008-2-500x226.png 500w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2008-2-768x347.png 768w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2008-2-1536x694.png 1536w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2008-2-1568x709.png 1568w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2008-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duffield Road Bus Lane<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Derby City have proposals to re-introduce a bus lane on Duffield Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our conclusion is that the current plans are not positive for cyclists and thus we do not support the proposals as they stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In March 2025, the City Council announced that they would not be proceeding with the bus lane plans as originally designed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/duffield-road-bus-lane-proposals\/\" title=\"\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/active-travel-map-image-for-cd-website_2021-01-19-114459_0a6d79f711079668cd24167417aad114.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/active-travel-map-image-for-cd-website_2021-01-19-114459_0a6d79f711079668cd24167417aad114-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/active-travel-map-image-for-cd-website_2021-01-19-114459_0a6d79f711079668cd24167417aad114-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/active-travel-map-image-for-cd-website_2021-01-19-114459_0a6d79f711079668cd24167417aad114-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/active-travel-map-image-for-cd-website_2021-01-19-114459_0a6d79f711079668cd24167417aad114-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/active-travel-map-image-for-cd-website_2021-01-19-114459_0a6d79f711079668cd24167417aad114.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Active Travel Map<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>During 2020, Cycle Derby worked on developing a new version of the Active Travel map and collected input from various sources including Members of Derby Cycling Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The collected information has been used by Derby Cycling Group to create and maintain an online version of the printed map (different in some aspects).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/active-travel-map\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/derby-road-spondon\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Spondon-Proposal-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Spondon-Proposal-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Spondon-Proposal-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Spondon-Proposal-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Spondon-Proposal.jpg 1359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Derby Road, Spondon plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The City Council have published plans for the area around Asda in Spondon and the Acorn Way roundabout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DCG have submitted feedback on the proposals to the Council and have engaged with the key Council officers to discuss in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Council have responded to our suggestions and have taken some of the ideas on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/derby-road-spondon\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supported Campaigns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Various other groups lead local campaigns that the Derby Cycling Group is supportive of and, where possible, assist with. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.derwentvalleytrust.org.uk\/cycle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Derwent Valley Cycleway<\/a> project led by the Derwent Valley Trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/proposal-for-new-cycle-bridge-over-the-trent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Campaign for a bridge over the River Trent<\/a> near to Ratcliffe on Soar led by Pedals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pedals.org.uk\/2024\/12\/08\/pedalsemrcampaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">East Midlands Railway Cycle Capacity<\/a> campaign led by Pedals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Archived Campaigns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/derby-flood-defences-next-phase\/\" title=\"\">Derby Flood works<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/east-midlands-mayoral-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">EMCCA Mayor <\/a>(ongoing efforts to influence Mayor and her team) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/A38-junctions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">A38 Junctions scheme<\/a> (will be resurrected once the project restarts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/local-cycling-and-walking-infrastructure-plan\/\" title=\"\">Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/derby-riverside-path\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Riverside Path surface improvements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/belper-active-travel-masterplan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Belper Active Travel plan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bike-parking-review-V3.pdf\" title=\"\">Cycle hangars for street parking &#8211; Derby Trial<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/ashbourne-road-safer-road-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ashbourne Road Consultation 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/2020\/03\/the-borrowash-basin-is-no-more\">Borrowash Basin Birthday Party<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/air-quality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Air Quality<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/reallocating-road-space-in-response-to-covid-19\">Reallocating Road Space in response to COVID<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/international-womens-day-2020\">2020 International Womens Day<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-twentytwentyone-separator-thick\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"get-involved\">Get Involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/get-involved\">Join<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up for free membership and add your voice to our campaigning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Donate<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=KUQH9XVARJQGJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a voluntary group, we\u2019re always grateful for donations to support what we do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Campaign<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/#campaigns\">Campaign<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about our wide range of campaigns across the city.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-twentytwentyone-separator-thick\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/meetings\">Meeting Minutes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dent.org.uk\/#tube\">Tube Map<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/informational-and-background-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Background Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/newsletters\">Newsletters<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/documents\">Membership Area<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dent.org.uk\/useful-links-for-cycling-in-derby\">Links<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/suggest-projects\">Infrastructure Improvement Suggestions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-twentytwentyone-separator-thick\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are run by a team of friendly volunteers and are always looking for more people to get involved&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact one of the team with specific responsibilities as listed below. If unclear who is the best person then send email to <a href=\"mailto:info@derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\">info@derbycyclinggroup.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">James Bailey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cropped-james2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"cropped-james2.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Committee &amp; Treasurer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:t&#114;ea&#115;u&#114;&#101;&#114;&#064;&#100;&#101;&#114;&#098;&#121;&#099;y&#099;&#108;in&#103;gr&#111;&#117;&#112;&#046;&#111;&#114;g.uk\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>James has lived in Derby for over 15 years and he\u2019s dabbled in all sorts of cycling from mountain biking to touring and utility cycling to cyclo cross racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is a civil engineer and works in railway track design but likes to apply his alignment design knowledge to cycleway design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jean Baird<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean.jpg 526w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean-439x500.jpg 439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Committee &amp; Newsletter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:n&#101;wsle&#116;ter&#064;derb&#121;cy&#099;&#108;i&#110;&#103;&#103;r&#111;u&#112;&#046;&#111;r&#103;.uk\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Jean, who has been imported to Derbyshire from her native Scotland, has been cycling around and between Nottingham and Derby for longer than she cares to admit. She has a lot of experience as a cyclist in terms of commuting as well as leisure cycling and is a ride leader with Cycling UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a member of the committee on DCG she is interested in engaging and promoting the benefits of cycling and Active Travel to the membership and the wider community. A former academic, she is currently helping edit the DCG newsletter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Martin Aldred<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image.png 768w, https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-375x500.png 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Committee Member, Projects, Station &amp; Flood Works<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:proje&#099;&#116;&#115;&#064;&#100;&#101;&#114;b&#121;&#099;y&#099;&#108;in&#103;g&#114;ou&#112;&#046;&#111;rg&#046;&#117;&#107;\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ian Dent<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/derbycyclinggroup.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cropped-dent.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"cropped-dent.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Committee &amp; Webmaster<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:we&#098;m&#097;&#115;t&#101;r&#064;&#100;e&#114;by&#099;&#121;c&#108;&#105;ngg&#114;o&#117;&#112;.o&#114;g&#046;u&#107;\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ian is a regular cyclist and long term member of the DCG, and&nbsp; actively involved since about 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years Ian has acted as&nbsp; membership secretary, treasurer, newsletter editor and webmaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ian is also involved locally with the Sustrans Rangers, the Derwent Valley Cycleway project and Cycling UK (CTC).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OUR VISION &amp; MISSION A city where everyone wants to cycle and everyone can We campaign for a cohesive cycle network in and around Derby and champion cycling to create an environment where it is safe, normal, convenient and fun. 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