Cycleways, in conjunction with Clean Air for Leamington Spa and Clean Air Warwick, have launched their Visionary Cycle Network for Warwick District. Recognising the health and environmental benefits of cycling, three local groups are spearheading the campaign for the creation of a comprehensive network of safe cycling paths in Warwick District. 56% of car journeys … Read more
In November 2020, The Leamington Courier reported that the number of cyclists injured on roads around Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth had fallen for the second year in a row. In the Warwick district, 34 cyclists were injured during 2019 – this is a fall from 49 in 2018 and 62 in 2017. but it’s still … Read more
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