Cycle Maps delivered to all Primary Schools in Congleton

May 3, 2019 Peter Hall

On May 3 Congleton Cycling Campaign delivered 'Let's Go Cycling in South East Cheshire' route finding maps to all primary schools in Congleton. The maps will be given to all pupils doing the Bikeability training this year so that they can make use of their new found skills. Hopefully the kids will encourage their families to cycle more and maybe let them cycle to school! If you, too, would like one of these maps you can pick one up at Congleton Library, the Tourist Information Centre in the Town Read more [...]

Children, Cycling for transport, Event, planning

Congleton Food and Drink Festival

April 30, 2019 Peter Hall 2 Comments

Come and meet the Congleton Cycling Campaign at our stand at the Congleton Food and Drink Festival on Sunday June 9th. We will have lots of give-aways and we will invite you to let us know your thoughts about cycling in and around Congleton. It all starts at 10.00

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Biddulph Valley Way now fully open

April 9, 2019 Peter Hall

Cheshire East Countryside Rangers have announced that the Biddulph Valley Way is now open to all walkers, cyclists and equestrians after the surface renewal. A lovely new surface it is too!

Cycling for transport, Event, Meetings, planning

Air Quality Improvement Funding from DEFRA

April 8, 2019 Peter Hall

It is being proposed that £27,000 awarded in 2015 to Cheshire East Council by DEFRA to improve air quality in Congleton may be returned to DEFRA because the Council have not come up with any ideas as to how to spend the money! Come along to the Cheshire Tavern (upstairs), West Road, Congleton on Wednesday 10 April (THIS WEDNESDAY) at 19.30 to put forward some ideas that we can pass on to Cheshire East. Contact Peter Hall on 07718 540127 for more information. Read more [...]

Cycling for transport, Off-road routes

April 2019 Biddulph Valley Way update:

April 5, 2019 Peter Hall

As of the beginning of April 2019 the Cheshire East rangers have informed us that the resurfacing of the Biddulph Valley Way from Brunswick Wharf to the Stone Cottages is now complete. This means that walkers and cyclists can use this section without restriction, Equestrians are still unable to use this section until the surface beds down, We will advise when this is totally open,

Cycling for transport, Event

Film ‘Bikes v Cars’

March 8, 2019 Peter Hall

You may be interested in a film next week – Wednesday 13 March – at the Foxlowe arts centre, Stockwell St, Leek ST13 6AD.

The 90 minute film is called “Bikes vs Cars” and looks at 5 major cities. The film starts at 7.45 and the bar opens at 7 pm.

For further information see https://www.foxloweartscentre.org.uk/calendar/

Cycling for transport, Off-road routes, Uncategorized

Biddulph Valley Way Maintenance work

March 5, 2019 Peter Hall

Cheshire East Rangers have advised us that the Biddulph Valley Way, between Brunswick Wharf and the railway viaduct at Stone Cottages, will be undergoing some maintenance over the next month or so. We are advised that NCN55 will not be closed during this period but users should be aware of contractors’ equipment, movements and earthworks. The route WILL be closed to equestrian users during this period. When we know when the work will be complete we will post that news.

Meetings

Evening campaign meeting 26th Feb 2019

February 20, 2019 Congleton Cycling Campaign

The next evening discussion meeting will be on Tues 26th Feb 2019 at 19.30 at the Cheshire Tavern (West Rd, Congleton, CW12 4EY) where we have booked a corner. All welcome. Come along to find out what we’re doing and what we’re trying to achieve.

Cycling for transport, Event, Meetings, planning

Macclesfield development meeting

February 20, 2019 Congleton Cycling Campaign

Three of us attended the public meeting in Macclesfield on 19th Feb about traffic issues arising from a proposed development of 950 homes, supermarket and primary school south of the town. Of course this traffic is likely to affect Congleton too so we went to the meeting to find out what's happening, and if walking/cycling/public transport will be given priority to alleviate potential traffic. Also how any existing/proposed cycle routes will connect with Congleton, since cycling between the two Read more [...]

Cycling for transport

Review of Highway Code set to empower cyclists and pedestrians

October 22, 2018 Congleton Cycling Campaign

Good news that the Department of Transport is reviewing the Highway Code to include issues that put off cyclists i.e. close overtaking, and opening car doors without checking for other road users.

Read the announcement and also note that there is reference to a consultation about possible new laws and penalties relating to death/serious injury caused by dangerous or careless cycling. This consultation ends at 11:45pm on 5 November 2018 so be sure to access it to add your comments. The very last Read more [...]