Sunday, 22 May 2011

Building Cycling Cultures Conference

Delegates from across the UK and beyond are meeting in Leicester's Phoenix Film & Digital Media Centre on 4th & 5th June to share ideas and news of supporting growth of cycling ...

The event is organised by Dr Rachel Aldred (Cycling Cultures Research Project & University of East London), Dr Dave Horton (Understanding Walking & Cycling Research Project & Lancaster University), John Coster (Citizens Eye & Community Media Week) & Andy Salkeld (Leicester City Council & Cycle-city Workshop)

For full details see - www.buildingcyclingcultures.org.uk

£10 covers the cost of food, led-rides, film, music, presentations & workshops

All welcome

Leicestershire Cycle Challenge

By week 2 we now have 82 participating companies and 1,100 participants
(140+) new cyclists ... See www.buildingcyclingcultures.org.uk

To hear from the man (Thomas Stokell) behind the Cycle Challenge idea listen to
Rebecca Lehman of Blakely City Talk (Sydney) recorded at a recent Victoria Cycling Conference
here - http://blakelycitytalk.squarespace.com/storage/BikebhaviorRebecca.mp3

Leicester & Leicestershire Cycle Maps

A full set of six maps covering the whole of Leicester and Leicestershire in one co-ordinated style can be picked up from local cycle shops, bike projects, clubs and groups including Town Hall Bike Park, Eco-house and Tourist Information in Town Hall Square.

Alternatively, download them here ...

http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/transport-traffic/transportpolicy/sustainable-team-homepage/cycle-city/ride-leicester/bike-maps/

Or use this website to design your own using postcodes - www.transportdirect.info