Comparing Cambridge and Reading
Following on from my article in the last newsletter (June 2018) highlighting bike infrastructure in Utrecht in the Netherlands, in this newsletter we take a trip to somewhere known for […]
Continue ReadingFollowing on from my article in the last newsletter (June 2018) highlighting bike infrastructure in Utrecht in the Netherlands, in this newsletter we take a trip to somewhere known for […]
Continue ReadingThe current condition of the roads has created quite a lot of discussion of late. Indeed the June 2018 newsletter reported on the state of the main Cycle Routes through […]
Continue ReadingAs you may be aware from my article on cycle infrastructure in Utrecht, the Netherlands, I have lived in the Netherlands in the past. While I lived there, it was […]
Continue ReadingOn 20th June we had our Annual General Meeting to elect the committee for 2018/19. Well, not an election as such; the Reading Cycle Campaign is run by a small […]
Continue ReadingIn June Transport Minister Jesse Norman announced additional training for driving instructors to “ensure cyclists’ safety is at the forefront of their minds when they teach new drivers”. The Department […]
Continue ReadingDear RCC members, I cycle into and out of and across town all the time, and I’ve been doing that for years. There are many times when I have to […]
Continue ReadingOne of the classic comparisons between places with ‘bad’ and ‘good’ policy and attitude towards riding a bike is between the UK and the Netherlands. Riding a bike in the […]
Continue ReadingCycle parking at Reading station is now reasonably well provided for although most parking is at the north side, which has poor cycle links to the town centre and most […]
Continue ReadingAt our last open meeting in April we had two PCSOs from the local police station pop in. We were a bit surprised when they walked in, as we hadn’t […]
Continue ReadingSouthcote has a new 20 mile an hour speed limit, and various measures to reduce traffic issues, and make it marginally more pleasant for cyclists. This is a success for […]
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