News and views from Cycleways
Warwickshire County Council is working on a new Rights of Way Improvement Plan. They want to hear from cyclists who use public rights of way from across the county to make sure the new plan reflects their views. A Rights of Way Improvement Plan is an important document for the Rights of Way Service. It … Read more
A group of Leamington Brownies is looking for a female mechanic to go to one of their sessions to teach some basic bicycle-maintenance skills. They have reached out to Cycleways to see if we can help. Nicola Lomas, from the Dale Street Brownies, says: “Dale Street Leamington Brownies would like to earn their Mechanics Badge … Read more
Simon Storey, our chair person and Warwick District’s Bicycle Mayor, will be leading his ever-popular Kidical Mass Ride in Leamington on Saturday 16th May. Kidical Mass Rides are designed to draw attention to the need for safer roads for children. Kidical Mass Rides are a global phenomenon, held at well over 500 locations. There is … Read more
We have added a couple of new sections to our web site recently, under a new “Resources” menu. “Cycling Routes” is designed to bring together official and member-submitted local rides. We would love to build a comprehensive set of local rides for members to choose from. Please do submit your favourite rides so we can … Read more
Plans for a new continuous shared use path across Abbey Fields in Kenilworth were approved by Warwick District Council’s Cabinet at their meeting on 29 April 2026. The proposals were put together following public consultation with park visitors and residents, which highlighted an increased interest in allowing cycling across Abbey Fields. Thank you to all … Read more
Cycle Infinity CIC, set up and run by our very own chairman, Simon Storey, is now partnering with Cycling UK by becoming a Community Cycle Club (CCC). Cycle Infinity CIC will be hosting different types of rides, from easy off-road (on cycle path) low mileage rides (under 5 miles), to medium off-road rides along various … Read more
Warwickshire County Council has a new draft Council Plan and is seeking feedback on it. There is a section on Highways, with a mention of cycling, so this is an opportunity for Cycleways members to make their views known. The consultation is open until the 14th April, so there’s not much time to respond. You … Read more
Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is planning to carry out improvements to the Emscote Road/Rugby Road/Warwick New Road Junction in the summer of 2026. The improvements are limited to the installation of pedestrian crossings, with no improvements for cyclists. WCC are carrying out a limited consultation with local residents that is ONLY open until the 31st … Read more
Cycleways will be holding its AGM on 20th February in the Kenilworth Council Chambers. Details are available on our events page. All members are welcome to attend. Apart from the usual AGM business, there will be a talk by Rob Collier from Bike Worcester about the inspiring work they are doing in our neighbouring County. … Read more
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