I had a meeting with cyclists planning to organise a Leicester 'Critical Mass' bike ride 7 days ago and return from holiday to find that this ... www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001740378816#!/profile.php?id=100001740378816&v=wall
57 in less than a week signed up to join a Haloween fancy dress bike ride !!
There were a series of Critical Mass rides in Leicester in the mid-90's that attracted no more than 20 riders and ended in a metaphorical cul de sac of 'What are you going to do for me and my bicycle' complaints, angst and despiar that did little to engage non-cyclists and nothing to bring solutions to the civic table.
The energy and organisation behind this initiative looks much different, constructive, celebratory and inclusive. I aim to attend and find out whats happening.
Saturday, 23 October 2010
Evington Echo - Doing it for the Kids !
Evington Echo is a long-term Community Newspaper with a neighbourhod specific circulation of approx 4,000 - Latest example from Sue Massey - Intrepid Reporter / Cycling Instructor / Celebrity TV Chef & All-round 'Personality of the Month' - can be found here ... www.evingtonecho.co.uk/OctNov10/kidspage.htm
Thursday, 7 October 2010
Cycling & The Law
Check out this contribution on http://www.bikeforall.net/ for a succinct summary of Cycling and The Law ...
http://www.bikeforall.net/content/cycling_and_the_law.php
The issue of Cyclng on New Walk here in Leicester is a perennial issue - Indicating darker nights and migratory routes for new and returning fledgling cyclists to and from some South Leicester suburbs.
An understanding of the legal situation can help interpret the issues above the seasonal chatter.
Cycling stakeholder groups who contribute to the monthly Cycle-city Workshop agree on 'bigger issues the City Council should pay attention to' like 'reducing road dangers on London & Regent Road ', 'support adult cycle training not fines' and 'a pro-cycling 'Sharing Space - Safer for Everyone' campaign.
Like cycle theft, seasonal noise about cycling on New Walk is an 'negative' indicator of the significant growth in cycling numbers across Leicester and one that does need to be managed pro-actively. This legal explanation is helpful.
http://www.bikeforall.net/content/cycling_and_the_law.php
The issue of Cyclng on New Walk here in Leicester is a perennial issue - Indicating darker nights and migratory routes for new and returning fledgling cyclists to and from some South Leicester suburbs.
An understanding of the legal situation can help interpret the issues above the seasonal chatter.
Cycling stakeholder groups who contribute to the monthly Cycle-city Workshop agree on 'bigger issues the City Council should pay attention to' like 'reducing road dangers on London & Regent Road ', 'support adult cycle training not fines' and 'a pro-cycling 'Sharing Space - Safer for Everyone' campaign.
Like cycle theft, seasonal noise about cycling on New Walk is an 'negative' indicator of the significant growth in cycling numbers across Leicester and one that does need to be managed pro-actively. This legal explanation is helpful.
'Which Way for Cycling' Seminar - VENUE
Venue for the TPS Seminar is confirmed - University of Leicester, Charles Wilson Building, 4th Floor, Garendon Suite. Weds 27th October. Refreshments from 4.45pm.
Ride Leicester supports the event as part of 'Transport Day of Leicester Universities 'Big Green Week' as staff and students are asked to commi to a 60% carbon reduction target by 2020.
Turn up early to see the 'Hard Rain' Exhibition, sample their 'Big Green Café', hear about their new 250 space campus Bike Park - Try not to be crushed by their 'Spectacular huge carbon cube' display.
There's a £5 charge for non-TPS members for refreshments. Interest is already high - So do book in advance or arrive early & bring tomatoes - There promises to be a lively debate about how to take things forward.
Ride Leicester supports the event as part of 'Transport Day of Leicester Universities 'Big Green Week' as staff and students are asked to commi to a 60% carbon reduction target by 2020.
Turn up early to see the 'Hard Rain' Exhibition, sample their 'Big Green Café', hear about their new 250 space campus Bike Park - Try not to be crushed by their 'Spectacular huge carbon cube' display.
There's a £5 charge for non-TPS members for refreshments. Interest is already high - So do book in advance or arrive early & bring tomatoes - There promises to be a lively debate about how to take things forward.
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