I interviewed David Betts and Peter Finch, both in their 90s, about what it is like to be a more mature cyclist. David is still cycling, using his trusty tricycle (see picture). I tried sitting on it, and it felt very secure. Its many features enable better visibility, not only because it takes up more […]
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Spring is in the air – and the potholes are in the roads… Our Chairperson took a short walk from his home and photographed the hazards shown in these pictures. If it seems like there are more and more potholes, you’d be right. A lack of investment in road maintenance and our increasingly wet winters, […]
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As highlighted by both our RCC Chairperson and RCC Secretary in the Winter Newsletter ‘Christmas Wish List’ a number of roads roads in Reading desperately need to be resurfaced to make them safe for cyclists. An inconvenient pothole for a car driver can be lethal for a cyclist. CyclingUK has reported that since 2017 close […]
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Over the years, Reading Cycle Campaign has been putting together lists of problems that affect cyclists as well as ideas for schemes to make cycling easier or safer. Whilst budget cuts and different priorities at the Council mean that many of these schemes have yet to be progressed, these lists nevertheless represent ideas to make […]
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Dear RCC members I have to admit that I have not been doing too much cycling over the last couple of months, probably not doing enough if the truth be told. There are a few reasons for this, some better than others, but the onset of OA (osteoarthritis not old age) and the Spring weather […]
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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 […]
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 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 ReadingAt the end of 2019 residents were given the opportunity to participate in a consultation on Reading Borough Council’s 2020/21 budget. In the introduction to the consultation RBC’s Labour Leader Jason Brock stated: “I know you think road surfaces are in a poor condition. This budget is proposing Reading’s biggest ever road repair programme with […]
Continue ReadingBrian 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 Forum meeting when you explained about road repairs and potholes etc. You told us that potholes in Erleigh Road were to be repaired shortly and […]
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