A chance for any member to raise any issue (as long as it’s cycling related). Suggestions we have had for discussions so far: RCC view on electric scooter Reading Council’s proposals for active travel schemes (including the one on Shinfield Rd) Potential cycle hub in Reading Update to Highway Code The meeting will be via […]
Continue ReadingOur next committee meeting is on Wednesday 16th January (7:30pm). Members are welcome to attend as observers or suggest items for the agenda. Contact: secretary@readingcyclecampaign.org.uk
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The December 2021 RCC newsletter pdf is now downloadable from the Newsletters page, or you can click on each article to read them separately. In this issue we talk about: Cycle Friendly Highway Code RBC Winter 2021 Report WBC Winter 2021 Report WoBC Winter 2021 Report Other Winter 2021 Campaign News Chairman’s Letter Winter 2021 Cycling […]
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Most of us have probably not read the Highway Code recently – chances are that unless there is a learner driver about you don’t even have a copy in the house. But the Highway Code is important, it’s where new drivers learn what the rules of the road are, it’s what driving instructors teach, and […]
Continue ReadingDetails of Proposed Shinfield Road Cycle Track In November Reading Borough Council ran a public consultation on the £1.2 million cycle facility along Shinfield Road. As a reminder this scheme is being funded by the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund set up to support Local Authorities to implement walking and cycling schemes. The proposed […]
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Dear RCC members, It’s been a busy few weeks for me; I’m now getting into the Chairman’s role and a lot has been happening so this will be quite a long letter. The Reading Cycle Festival This was an excellent opportunity to meet lots of keen cyclists and recruit some into the campaign. I heard […]
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With the New Year fast approaching, you may be considering resolutions for 2022 and given the most common resolutions are No.1: To get more exercise/improve fitness and No.2: To lose weight(1) it is likely that finding activities to achieve these resolutions will be high on your Google search list. If the above sounds familiar, then […]
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I was recently approached by Henry Scutt, the owner of the Sulham Estate, which lies to the West of Reading, asking if we were interested in helping to devise new cycle routes through the estate. I contacted Rob Hill who looks after that area for your committee and Simon Bird from the Reading branch of […]
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Aiming to make cycling accessible to everyone The Big Bike Revival Fix, Learn, Repair programme funded by Cycling UK offers a range of activities to help make cycling accessible to everyone. Avanti Cycling Community Interest Company (CIC) has partnered with Reading Bicycle Kitchen (RBK) and has been running a series of workshops and training sessions […]
Continue ReadingAfter a quiet time since meetings in August, the Cycle Forum took place in November (see below), and the CAST meeting is due in December. I’m not aware of any recent infrastructure improvements for cyclists in Reading, but the major road re-surfacing programme has certainly improved the cycle-ability of many roads. Cycle Forum A Cycle […]
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