News and views from Cycleways
The consultation closes shortly on proposals to build a dual carriageway linking the A46 to Warwick University and the Westwood Heath business area. In its response to the consultation Cycleways highlighted Warwickshire County’s failure to take note of its own strategic objectives on climate change and sustainable transport. Study after study shows that building roads … Read more
Warwickshire County Council is in the process of updating the current Local Transport Plan (LTP), which is a document that sets out the transport needs, challenges, priorities and objectives for the county. An LTP sets policies to shape future transport schemes and developments within the County. It allows us, as the County Council, to channel … Read more
This consultation closes on 14 February we urge you to respond to the consultation here Summary of Cycleways’ response No climate change objective is included in the consultation document, despite all 3 signatory councils recognising that there is a climate change emergency, and that climate change mitigation is one of their strategic objectives. Options 2 … Read more
Yesterday (Saturday 12 September) a group of twenty socially distanced local cyclists of all ages took a gentle cycle ride around Leamington and Warwick as part of the Worlds Biggest Cycle Ride organised by Cycling UK. Organised by Leamington and Warwick Cycleways Member Chris Begg and led by Leamington Mayor Susan Rasmussen, the ride was … Read more
One of our Members Chris Begg is organising a slow and unchallenging ride round Warwick and Leamington as part of the World’s Biggest Bike Ride the cycling event for people who simply ride a bike. Cycling can – and will – make the world a better place; it improves our health, our wellbeing, our air … Read more
Take part in the UK’s biggest cycle commuting event. Cycle to Work Day is for absolutely everyone. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t cycled in years or have never cycled at all. This is just about giving it a go. More information here
A new bicycle bus has been set up serving the following schools in the Heathcote Park, Warwick Gates, and Whitnash. St Joseph’s Catholic primary school Briar Hill infant school St Margaret’s C of E junior school School cyclebuses provide a safe way for children to cycle to school escorted by parents and volunteers. They provide … Read more
Bike to School Week is a week-long event across the UK to showcase the many benefits of cycling to school. It takes place from 28 September to 2 October 2020. And there’s even an opportunity for one lucky pupil to win a fabulous prize. Find out how you can get involved in this year’s event. … Read more
Clara Jørgensen Having grown up in Denmark, cycling has been an integrated feature of both my childhood and adulthood and a skill that I have been keen to pass on to my own children. However, living in Leamington with its very poor provision for cyclists, it has been a challenge. As most parents with children … Read more
On the 27th July the Government published “Gear change: a bold vision for cycling and walking” This sets out the Government’s vision for active travel that is fully endorsed by Cycleways The Prime Ministers introduction says: “I have always known that millions more people in this country want to cycle.if the conditions are right, and … Read more
From our Chairman Tony Lewenz During lockdown the reduction in traffic and fine weather has seen an increase in cycling, often in family groups. Hopefully the people who have re- discovered cycling will continue to cycle as the lockdown measures are eased. The government has provided a £250m grant to reallocate road space for cycling … Read more