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Join the discussion group for the new Cheshire East Cycling Campaign

This is an umbrella group that encompasses all the cycling groups in Cheshire East. The last meeting took place on 8th September 09 and the CECC is always happy to hear of any representations you might wish to make on cycling matters, to present to subsequent meetings.

The next meeting

The next meeting of the Congleton Cycling Campaign wil take place on Tuesday 23rd March, upstairs at the Beartown Tap, Willow Street at 20.00.


See a preview of our social ride calender


Social rides calender preview

NB For all rides, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Weekend rides:

Farmers' Market ride: First Saturday of each month (not January) Our regular ride out along quiet lanes via Ackers Crossing to the Farmers' Market at Rode Hall, returning via a pub for lunch,and back to Congleton for around 2.30pm. Approx. 12 miles.


The dates for the first half of 2010 are: 6th February, 6th March, 3rd April, 1st May, 5th June.


Bring your panniers/baskets to fill with good local food.


Meet at the Canal Rd end of Moss Lane, Congleton, at 9.30am.


N.B. This is an informal arrangement, with a few CCC members regularly involved. However, there are times when people have other obligations or the weather is atrocious, so you may find no-one else at the meeting point. Peter Hall often knows who'll be going, so for more details about any weekend rides, email Peter Hall.


Cheshire East Cycling Programme 2010

The cycle campaign groups and the local cycling clubs in Cheshire East have joined together in the Cheshire East Cycling Campaign. This affiliation of organisations, wishes to promote cycling as a way of cutting congestion on our roads, of reducing CO2 levels in the atmosphere and as a way of getting the residents of Cheshire East healthier.


Supported by Cheshire East Council the CECC has planned a number of Spring and Summer rides in 2010 throughout Cheshire East. These rides will introduce new cyclists or reacquaint returning cyclists to the pleasures of cycling for work, school, shopping or just for pleasure.

We hope that you will take advantage of these rides and we look forward to seeing you during the coming year.


Congleton

April

  • Saturday 3rd - Ride to Rode Hall Farmers Market - 12 miles - meet at the corner of Moss Road and Leek Road at 09.30
  • Saturday 17th - 30 miles with a tea stop - meet at the Unicorn pub West Heath Congleton at 13.00

May

  • Saturday 1st - Ride to Rode Hall Farmers Market - 12 miles - meet at the corner of Moss Road and Leek Road at 09.30
  • Thursday 6th - Discover the Congleton Cycle Network - 6 miles meet at Congleton Rugby Club, Park Street at 19.00
  • Saturday 15th - 30 miles with a tea stop - meet at the Unicorn pub West Heath Congleton at 13.00

June

  • Saturday 5th - Ride to Rode Hall Farmers Market - 12 miles - meet at the corner of Moss Road and Leek Road at 09.30
  • Thursday 10th - Short ride on the Biddulph Valley Way - 6 miles meet at Congleton Rugby Club, Park Street at 19.00.
  • Saturday 19th - 30 miles with a tea stop - meet at the Unicorn pub West Heath Congleton at 13.00
  • Sunday 20th - Pedalling Picnic in conjunction with the Congleton Food and Drink Festival - 10 miles meet at Congleton Town Hall at11.00. Return to the Festival at 14.00.

July

  • Saturday 3rd - Ride to Rode Hall Farmers Market - 12 miles - meet at the corner of Moss Road and Leek Road at 09.30
  • Thursday 8th - Short ride around the lanes - 6 miles meet at Congleton Rugby Club, Park Street at 19.00.
  • Saturday 17th - 30 miles with a tea stop - meet at the Unicorn pub West Heath Congleton at 13.00

August

  • Saturday 7th - Ride to Rode Hall Farmers Market - 12 miles - meet at the corner of Moss Road and Leek Road at 09.30
  • Thursday 5th - Short ride around the lanes - 6 miles meet at Congleton Rugby Club, Park Street at 19.00.
  • Saturday 21st - 30 miles with a tea stop - meet at the Unicorn pub West Heath Congleton at 13.00

September

  • Saturday 4th - Ride to Rode Hall Farmers Market - 12 miles - meet at the corner of Moss Road and Leek Road at 09.30
  • Saturday 18th - 30 miles with a tea stop - meet at the Unicorn pub West Heath Congleton at 13.00.

October

  • Saturday 2nd - Ride to Rode Hall Farmers Market - 12 miles - meet at the corner of Moss Road and Leek Road at 09.30
  • Saturday 16th - 30 miles with a tea stop - meet at the Unicorn pub West Heath Congleton at 11.30.

November

  • Saturday 6th - Ride to Rode Hall Farmers Market - 12 miles - meet at the corner of Moss Road and Leek Road at 09.30
  • Saturday 20th - 30 miles with a tea stop - meet at the Unicorn pub West Heath Congleton at 11.30.

December

  • Saturday 4th - Ride to Rode Hall Farmers Market - 12 miles - meet at the corner of Moss Road and Leek Road at 09.30
  • Saturday 18th - 30 miles with a tea stop - meet at the Unicorn pub West Heath Congleton at 11.30.

Congleton Cycling Club

In addition Congleton Cycling Club has Club Runs most Sundays leaving Congleton Rugby Club at 09.30 - contact Bob Norton 01270 765510


Macclesfield Wheelers

Macclesfield Wheelers hold a number of rides for beginners and returning riders during the year. Contact Mike Roberts at michael@robertsms.f9.co.uk


Wilmslow, Handforth, Alderley Edge

Ride programme under development - check www.cyclewilmslow.org.uk or call 07779 483713 for updates.


Peter Hall often knows who'll be going, so for more details about any weekend rides, email Peter Hall.

One simple cost-effective action to encourage cycling in Congleton:

Signs! Cheshire East - are you listening? We have the cycle routes (see our map) but without the map, how do you know where to go? Destination signs are cheaper and simpler than altering highways or constructing cycle lanes...so why haven't we got any? They only cost about £80 each.


Those of you reading this - please ask the council, and keep asking, by letter, e-mail, phone, or by attending meetings, or all of these. Let them know what we need in Congleton - clearly signed cycling routes. More cycling means faster journeys, a fitter population, reduced congestion and more car parking spaces. A win-win situation for the town. After all, even Jeremy Clarkson cycles...


Regular social ride: To the Farmers' Market, Rode Hall on the first Saturday of every month. The rides resume in February (no market or ride in January). Social rides - more...


Next meeting: Thursday 18th February 10, 7.00pm at Congleton Rugby Club. To report on the progress being made with Cheshire East Council and other bodies. News and meetings - more...


See a previous social ride - pedalling picnic

Congleton Cycling Campaign

is a group of people who would like to see conditions improve for cycling in and around Congleton for workers, shoppers and school children.


We aim to promote and encourage cycling in all its forms and to try to get the local authorities to facilitate safe cycling.


We work with other cycle groups and clubs as well as the transport charity SUSTRANS to represent the interests of local cyclists.


Why cycle?

  • Cycling is often quicker than using a car.
  • Regular cyclists enjoy a fitness level equal to that of someone 10 years younger.
  • Cycling reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
  • Cycling can reduce the levels of stress, depression and improve your self-esteem.
  • To reduce congestion and pollution.

The Congleton Cycling Campaign has produced a handy cycling map (see below) to help cyclists plan trips around and through Congleton.

Congleton Cycle Network leaflet

This map shows national and local on/off road cycling routes. You can obtain this free cycling map from Congleton Library, Congleton Tourist Information Centre and some cycle shops.


Congleton Cycle Network 2009 edition

Download a pdf file of the 2009 Congleton Cycle Network





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  • Congleton Cycle Network Google map (broadband required)
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  • Maintenance and buyer guides
  • Cycling information
 


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