Cyclists facing unnecessary social exclusion and danger during prolonged coast protection work. Complainant – Roy Spilsbury, Editor www.cyclingnorthwales.uk Introduction Currently major reconstruction work is being undertaken on the seafront of Old Colwyn in the County Borough of Conwy. This involves … Read More
CYCLING DENIED SAFETY & JUSTICE. Old Colwyn – Essential Coast Protection Work Urgent coast protection work has made it necessary for the road and promenade at Old Colwyn to … Read More
A cyclist brought to a sudden halt by a potential ‘assailant’ placing hands on the handlebars, renders the rider defenceless astride the cycle, and vulnerable to physical attack. (Edit) The incident below starkly illustrates one of the risks faced by … Read More
The following is a copy of a posting to the Web Blog Pastebin. It provides food for thought for those facing the common frustration of many denied access to Active Travel routes due to restrictive and often unecessary bollards,barriers, and … Read More
Extract from The Times newspaper:- June 28, 1921 Few days without serious road accidents Few days and no holidays seem to pass without serious accidents to road traffic. Those due to the callousness or the incompetence of drivers of fast … Read More
Eight Trial Areas Eight areas of Wales will trial 20mph speed limits from the summer of 2021, ahead of a national rollout by April 2023. The Welsh Government has previously revealed plans to make 20mph the default speed limit in … Read More
WALES ACTIVE TRAVEL OPEN LETTER TO THE LEADER OF DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL To Cllr Hugh Evans., Leader Denbighshire County Council Dear Cllr Evans You will be aware that our Facebook Group was established in 2020. We have a Working … Read More
A North Wales based CyclingUK Advocacy team has been liaising with the agency team involved in this major highway upgrading project. The following advice for cyclists and other non motor travellers has been issued on the 26th January 2021. ‘The … Read More
With the current emphasis on Active Travel and delivering quality infrastructure for non motorised modes of travel, not least cycling, the following have expressed support for upgrading the nature trail on the former Dee Valley rail line between Cowen … Read More
Surge in cycling interest & support for ACTION NOW. With facebook membership currently exceeding one thousand seven hundred, a working party has been formed to take this group forward. Its Terms of Reference are outlined here:- . PURPOSE. To support … Read More