News and views from Cycleways
Cycleways’ draft accounts are available here for inspection. Although spending is down compared to the year ending 2024, income is also down. We really need to recruit new members in order to continue with our campaigning and events programme. If you haven’t yet joined, please consider doing so. Apart from supporting our campaigning work, you … Read more
Cycle parking for up to 20 bikes has recently been installed at Warwick Racecourse, in the Bread and Meat Close car park. They are really convenient for the Warwick Racecourse Park Run, and will allow cyclists to lock up their bikes more securely. Funding came from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games legacy fund, following a … Read more
We had lots of interesting conversations at the recent Lillington Fun Day about cycling facilities in Lillington and Cubbington. No significant new facilities have been provided in Lillington and Cubbington in the past two decades, despite the Warwickshire Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan showing a dotted line along Cubbington Road (route L10). Cycleways would … Read more
Cycleways had a stand at the recent Lillington and Cubbington Fun Day. The stand was managed by Cycleways members Tony Lewenz and Angela Smith. Angela reports that: “We had some interesting conversations about cycling in Lillington and Cubbington with local residents. Leamington Mayor, Ruggy Singh, also visited our stand. “There was much agreement that improvements … Read more
In April, Cycleways members Joe Diambro-Denson attended the London Cycle Campaign’s Community Skill Summit. The “Too Little, Too Late” session had some really interesting information about how cycle campaigning groups could engage with their local authority to improve the cycling infrastructure. Joe’s notes from the session are shown below. Great reading for anyone wanting to … Read more
The perfect case study on cycling infrastructure in Britain, Laura Laker’s most recent article available here for The Guardian paints a picture of missed opportunities, untapped possibilities for economic growth, lack of funding and ultimately political will in the UK. Laura is the author of Potholes and Pavements: A Bumpy Ride on Britain’s National Cycle … Read more
Simon Storey, founder of the award-winning ‘The Bicycle Bus’ and Cycle Infinity CIC, joins a growing global network of volunteer changemakers representing 137 cities in over 30 countries as the Bicycle Mayor of Warwick District.Bicycle Mayors are independent and work with government, industry, activists, and residents to uncover the economic, societal, health, and environmental benefits … Read more
Happy New Year, Apologies to everyone. Wednesday’s Cycleways meeting, due to be held in Warwick this Wednesday, is postponed. The combination of the Christmas holidays and illness makes it a good idea to meet again in February. Susan RasmussenChair
“Great news! One million more children now walk, scoot or cycle than in 2017-18 (Active Lives Children and Young People Survey, Sport England), enabling more young people to experience the mental, physical and social benefits of active travel. National Active Travel Commissioner and Sport England Chair Chris Boardman said:“It’s working! Today’s figures show 11.5% more … Read more
Warwickshire Cycle Buddies are celebrating their first year in action. Their free service connects novice adult cyclists with experienced riders to build confidence in cycling around the Warwickshire area. 38 people have signed up looking for support in gaining confidence on their bikes and 30 have been matched with a buddy. Not bad for their … Read more
According to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, the health impact of tyre particles is causing increasing concern among scientists. The study found that tiny particles released from tyres as they wear down can contribute significantly to air pollution and pose a risk to human health. The study estimates that … Read more