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New 'On Your Bike' magazine!
The new 2007 edition of the popular 'On Your Bike In Greater Manchester' magazine is now available! It is packed with information on the latest developments, encouragement and advice on cycling more, and suggestions on leisure rides across the area. You can also have a chance to win a new bike by entering our Love Your Bike photo competition. Copies are available from a variety of local outlets, and you can also read it on this website. See the Publications page for details. |
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Rochdale Canal - National Cycle Route 66
....More details Get Your Kicks on Route 66 As part of the development of the National Cycle Network within Manchester, improvements have been carried out along Rochdale Canal towpath which now forms part of National Cycle Route 66. |
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Greater Manchester cycle maps
We regret that due to a legal dispute, the Greater Manchester cycle maps are no longer available. We hope this situation will be resolved soon, and apologise for any inconvenience. |
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Macclesfield Bicycle Users' Group
Macclesfield Bicycle Users' Group If you are a cyclist in Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Poynton and surrounding areas, why not join Macclesfield Bicycle Users Group. The group is free to join, and has a new website www.maccbug.org.uk, which carries information on suggested rides, cycle campaigning and forthcoming events in the area. |
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Salford Cycle Forum
....More details New members wanted Do you have an interest in cycling in Salford and would like the opportunity to discuss general cycling issues and comment on the council’s cycling plans, then why not attend the Salford cycle forum meetings. |
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Manchester Disability Cycling Clubs
Wythenshawe Park Wythenshawe Wheelers has added sessions to it's popular programme of cycling with accessible adapted bikes for people with a range of disabilities.
Just turn up and ride for 50p
Schools call to book places on sessions
Just turn up and ride for 50p For more information call Nicky or Oli on 0161 232 3116/3125 |
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Platt Fields BMX Track
comments still welcome! There's still time to have your say on this scheme. The Friends of Platt Fields will be carrying out further consultation in the near future. To add your name to the mailing list contact Oli Lougheed on 0161 232 3125 If you'd like to volunteer for Manchester BMX Club, help run sessions, would like to train as a BMX coach, or would like to link other cycling activities to the site then get in touch and see how you can be involved. Many thanks, Cycling Development |
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Cycle Parking Improvements
....More details Over the past few years Manchester City Council has progressed an active programme of installing new cycle parking provision in public areas in the City centre, local district centres and key public amenities such libraries and sports centres. As a result 310 additional cycle parking stands have been introduced throughout Manchester in this period providing an extra 620 cycle parking spaces for users visiting the City centre and the district centres. |
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Birchfields Traffic Free Route Open for Pupils, Students and Commuters!
....More details As part of continuing improvements to cycling facilities in Rusholme, an alternative cycle and pedestrian facility to Wilmslow road is now open offering a traffic free link from Old Hall Lane to St James Primary School and Birchfields Park with further onward signed on-road links to the MRI, Universities and City centre. |
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Manchester Cycleway Declared Open
....More details Olympic Champion Chris Hoy joins opening ride. The Mancheter Cycleway was declared open by the Lord Mayor as part of Bike Week events in Manchester. |
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Medlock Valley Way, Manchester
....More details Open for Cyclists Following extensive works carried out earlier this year by Groundworks to improve the surface of existing paths within the Medlock Valley and provide new access link, Manchester City Council has provided a comprehensive network of directional signing along the Medlock Valley for pedestrian and cyclists. |
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Trans Pennine Trail to Manchester Cycleway link opens in Chorlton
....More details A new cycling link has been developed from the Trans Pennine Trail alongside the River Mersey at Jackson's Bridge to the Manchester Cycleway in Chorlton. The route will form part of National Cycle Route 60, which will eventually form part of an orbital cycle route around Manchester. |
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Wythenshawe Hospital: Signing the Way to Better Health
....More details Improved pedestrian and cycle directional signage introduced as part of the Wythenshawe signing strategy has made it more attractive for both visitors and staff to access Wytheshawe Hospital using sustainable transport. Recent access and signage improvements into the Roundthorn industrial estate from Altrincham Road, Butcher Lane and Shady Lane now allow cyclists to travel from Brooklands to Wythenshawe Hospital using a quiet signed route. |
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Tameside Cycle Route
You can now access Tameside Cycle Network online by going to www.tameside.gov.uk/tmbc6/cycling/maps.htm |
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Improvements to the Middlewood Way
....More details If you're intending to visit the Middlewood Way, please note that improvements are currently being undertaken on the section between the A6 and Middlewood station. |
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HOLLYWOOD OPENING FOR CYCLISTS
....More details Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council - 12th October 2005 Davenport to Hull or Liverpool may not be everyone’s average cycle route but on Wednesday 12th October 2005 Stockport Council and Sustrans, the Sustainable Transport Charity, took part in the official opening of the Adswood and Edgeley Cycle Network which completes the link in this area with the Trans Pennine Trail. |
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Improvements to Trans Pennine Trail
....More details Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council - October 2005 The riverside section of the Trans Pennine Trail between Penny Lane and Tiviot Way has been resurfaced and reinstated to its original 3m width. |
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Progress on Reddish Integrated Transport Corridor
....More details Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council - October 2005 Work has begun on the Reddish Integrated Transport Corridor, with the first phase on Lancashire Hill nearing completion. |
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DOWSON PRIMARY ENCOURAGES LEANER, GREENER PUPILS!
....More details DOWSON Primary School, Hyde, is helping its pupils become leaner and greener after receiving a grant as part of the Government's School Travel Plan scheme and financial assistance from Tameside Council. The money has been used to create a new all weather eco-friendly grass-covered route into the school grounds for both pedestrians and cyclists and also 26 bicycle capacity bike stands. The move comes after pupils were questioned as to what would encourage them to cycle or walk to school, instead of getting a lift in the car. Many pupils commented that safety was the greatest issue. Chijioke Ebizie the Cycling Officer for Tameside Council said: "We are trying to promote a healthier lifestyle and a greener environment, and so far many of the children have been very responsive- they are really enjoying cycling to school with their friends" The new facilities were formally opened on Friday September 23 at 1.30pm by local MP James Purnell and Local Councillors. |
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Bolton Cycling Strategy and Action Plan
2005/6 - 2011/12 The new Bolton Cycling Strategy and Action Plan has been finalised and submitted for Member approval. The Strategy will hopefully be adopted for us on the 14th February and will be publicly launched at a later date. The strategy also contains an action plan which sets out key tasks for implementation. For more information contact the Bolton Cycling Officer The strategy once approved will be available for viewing on www.bolton.gov.uk/cyclinginbolton |
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Cycle Strategy for Tameside MBC
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council’s Cycle Strategy Document is waiting for adoption from the Council. In broad terms we are striving to provide facilities for cyclists and develop new cycle routes within the borough and links to bordering Authorities. For further information contact the Cycling Officer. |
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Free Bolton Cycle Map 2005
Copies of the new FREE Bolton Cycle Map 2005 Edition are now available. The double-sided map contains over 500miles of recommended routes for cycling in Bolton . The maps are supplemented with a wealth of cycling information such as the Bolton Cycle Forum, Bike Locker User Club, Cycle Signs and Symbols, plans for the future and cycling for those with disabilities. The map shows all on-road cycle lanes, off-road traffic free tracks and includes a suggested network of quiet / less trafficked routes around Bolton . The map also shows the location of Bike Shops, Visitor Attractions and Schools in Bolton. Copies are available from Kevin Toye 01204 336115 kevin.toye@bolton.gov.uk or at the Tourist Information Centre For further information about cycling in Bolton please look at www.bolton.gov.uk/cyclinginbolton or contact Kevin Toye 01204 336115 |
