Berkshire Driving Instructors
A while back I trained as a safe urban driving instructor. It is part of a goods vehicle driver’s licence that they undergo annual training, there are lots of modules […]
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Chairman’s Letter, June 2019
Dear RCC members As a cycle campaigner I often feel a little isolated. We are a small committee and even though we have lots of members, it is hard to […]
Continue ReadingCycling in Caversham Issues
Issues raised on walkabout by RCC 13 January 2018 20mph limit in central Caversham or all of Caversham is requested. Raised crossings and entry treatments both with contrasting surfacing should […]
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What’s all the fuss about with Vastern Road Roundabout?
Why Protest About Vastern Road? The Protest Ride on Saturday is, of course, to call attention to the dangerous situation of Vastern Road roundabout. Whilst it is objectively one of […]
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Conversation of a worried boy to his mum about his daddy
“Mummy, why did Daddy look so worried when he come from work today?” “He had another nasty time on that roundabout again. You know, the one we say is dangerous […]
Continue ReadingVastern Road Roundabout Improvements
Some suggested improvements by RCC after the spiral markings and improved stop lines have been added. The Vastern Road arm is the most dangerous location but also the most difficult […]
Continue Reading£5m Bid for Cycling from MRT Funds
As the East Reading Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) has been cancelled, can some of the residual funds be reallocated for much needed cycling schemes? We understand that £19m was available […]
Continue ReadingLess Conversation, More Action
One cheer for the Government’s Cycle Safety Proposals? Last Summer, the Government held a consultation on safety for people who cycle and walk. This was part of the launch of […]
Continue ReadingCorrespondence on Erleigh Road
Brian Morley wrote to Sam Shean, Streetcare Services Manager at RBC, about the maintenance of Erleigh Road. Dear Sam, It was a pleasure to meet you at the last Cycle […]
Continue ReadingChairman’s Letter, March 2019
Dear RCC members, You will no doubt know by now that the “Mass Rapid Transit” project proposed by Reading Borough Council has been abandoned, and soon the Council will be […]
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