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What Cyclists Say About Cycling in Reading

21 August 2026AliceLeave a Comment

A community snapshot following the “most dangerous place to cycle” headline from BBC News, 15 June 2026 When a recent report* claimed that Reading is the “riskiest place to cycle […]

Cycle Safety in Reading

21 August 2026AliceLeave a Comment

Some of you may have seen a recent news item about a road safety report which suggested Reading was the most dangerous place for cyclists outside of London: https://tinyurl.com/3frdp66k Whilst […]

Simple Brake Check

21 August 2026AliceLeave a Comment

How to Check Brake Function Static check (recommended) With the bike stationary, squeeze the front and rear brake levers firmly. • The levers should feel firm (not pulling to the […]

Just One Thing (A Drivers’ Guide)

21 August 202621 August 2026AliceLeave a Comment

The Dutch Reach A simple habit which prevents ‘dooring’ collisions. Open your car door with your hand furthest from the door. This naturally turns your body, making you look over […]

Quick Win for Lower Earley

21 August 202621 August 2026AliceLeave a Comment

Here are before and after photos of the end of Elm Lane in lower Earley. What the pictures don’t really show is that the land is quite sloped, making the […]

RCC Newsletter Summer 2026

26 May 202626 May 2026AliceLeave a Comment

The Summer 2026 RCC newsletter pdf is now downloadable from the Newsletters page, or you can also click on each article to read them separately. In this issue we talk about: RBC […]

Reading Summer 2026 Report

26 May 202626 May 2026AliceLeave a Comment

Future Funding of Cycle Schemes We have previously highlighted the on-going issue of funding for cycle schemes in Reading. RBC fund measures to support cycling, including adult cycle training, cycle […]

WBC Summer 2026 Report

26 May 2026AliceLeave a Comment

WBC covers large parts of Tilehurst and the surrounding areas of Purley, Pangbourne, Theale, Calcot and Burghfield. The West Berks Cycle Forum focuses mostly on schemes in Thatcham and Newbury. […]

WoBC Summer 2026 Report

26 May 202626 May 2026AliceLeave a Comment

Woodley to Reading Cycle Scheme Work is progressing well on the new scheme and the first half (from Woodley Precinct along Woodlands Avenue towards Reading) is scheduled to be completed […]

Chairman’s Letter Summer 2026

26 May 2026Alice1 Comment

Dear RCC members I recently read that Adam Yates was involved in a 30-rider crash in the Giro d’Italia and although he finished the stage covered in blood he has […]