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
The Newbold Comyn Cycle Hub is fast becoming a key destination for riders inWarwickshire, offering a welcoming, fully supported space for anyone looking to enjoy theoutdoors on two wheels. The hub sits alongside a network of purpose-built trails, designed to cater for every level of rider. Families and beginners can explore the flowing blue routes, … Read more
Warwickshire County Council’s Active Travel team are holding two events on 6th December. They will be offering Dr Bike checks to make sure your bike is in tip-top condition, and security marking using the BikeRegister scheme. They will be at the Newbold Comyn football pavilion (CV32 7UA) from 8am until 10:30am, and then at the … 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
Armonico, a well known local choir, runs an outreach programme that delivers community singing projects. They work with a range of groups, from children with special educational needs, to people living with dementia, and their carers. The Armonico Bike Challenge, on September 10-12th 2025, is being held to raise money for Armonico’s outreach programme. Participants … 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
Cycling in Aviemore in the first 3 months of 2025 was up 53% compared to the same period in 2024. January to March might not seem like prime time to be cycling in Scotland, but the increase is mainly at morning and evening peak times, suggesting the increase is in “utility” cycling. It is good … Read more
Research by Westminster University, published in July 2025, shows that London Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LLTNs) led a reduction in road injuries and deaths of more than 30%. Low Traffic Neighbourhoods have, in places, been controversial, so it is good to see evidence that they save lives and reduce injuries. Encouragingly, there was no increase in … Read more