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 […]
Continue ReadingDear 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 […]
Continue ReadingWith 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 […]
Continue ReadingI 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 […]
Continue ReadingAiming 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 ReadingAs a very nervous cyclist, I am not inclined to get on my bike, even to do a simple journey into town or to visit the doctor’s surgery. This isn’t due to laziness (well, yes, this could play a part), but due to the state of the roads. My husband managed to persuade me to […]
Continue ReadingChristchurch Bridge – Berkeley Appeal Planning Rejection Berkeley Homes’ proposed redevelopment of the former SSE site off Vastern Road was seen as a ‘missed opportunity’ to provide a quality southern connection from Christchurch Bridge to Vastern Road. In March this year RBC refused the planning application as it did not meet the requirements set out […]
Continue ReadingDear RCC members, At our AGM on 18 August, Reading Cycle Campaign invited Councillors from each of the four political party groupings on Reading Borough Council to discuss questions about improving cycling provision in the town. We were pleased to welcome: Jane Stanford-Beale – Conservative, Peppard Ward Ricky Duveen – Liberal Democrat, Tilehurst Ward Paul […]
Continue ReadingIs it our behaviours, or attitudes? Is it others’ green guilt or what? Whatever, it affects our pleasure or otherwise on the road, and often spoils conversations. Jumping red lights and riding on footways are frequently mentioned as reasons to target bad feelings towards cyclists. These misdemeanours can then ‘justify’ their (motorists’) speeding etc. Criticism of […]
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