Campaign News – Page 2 – Chester Cycling Campaign

Borough Wide 20 MPH Speed Limits Implemented

The majority Labour group on Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) are fulfilling one of their campaign promises by introducing 20mph speed limits in residential areas. At a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 6 January 2016, [More….]

Cycling Infrastructure Improvements List

Perhaps all Chester cyclists have in the back of their minds a mental list of the infrastructure improvements that they would like to see to make it easier and safer to cycle in the city [More….]

Arriva Wins Cycle Rail Award After Campaign Nomination

Arriva Trains Wales has won an award in the 2015 ATOC (Association of Train Operating Companies) annual Cycle Rail Awards. The award was in the Partnership Working Category in recognition of work by Arriva in [More….]

Brilliant Effective Cycle Campaigning Presentation!

CycleSheffield have produced an engaging and effective presentation regarding cycle campaigning strategies and methods. This presentation was shown at the 2015 CycleNation Conference in Liverpool and at a Cycling Campaign meeting in Chester. The presentation [More….]

Bren Bikes – Bike Refurbishment Project

Bren Bikes is a bike recycling project that offers work experience opportunities to people with learning disabilities and autism. The project offers bike repairs, maintenance, and servicing, and sells a fantastic range of good quality, [More….]

New Bridge Over the River Dee Needed

The Chester Cycling Campaign believes that there is a strong case to be made for a new River Dee crossing for cyclists and pedestrians. The bridge pictured was planned but never built by Cheshire County [More….]

Complete Library of Free Chester Cycle Route Maps

The Campaign is pleased to be able to offer a complete library of local cycle maps. This library includes maps produced by the Chester Cycling Campaign, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Sustrans and Cheshire County [More….]

Right Turn Allowed at the Top of Canal Street

Local cyclists should note that right turns are allowed from the top of Canal Street into Northgate Street, a turn indicated by a somewhat inconspicuous sign. Previously cyclists had to dismount and walk their bikes [More….]

Free Bike Safety Checks for Members

The Chester Cycling Campaign offers a new membership benefit – free bike safety checks. These are being offered in order to ensure that members’ bikes are always roadworthy, safe and ready for use. Many cyclists [More….]

Let’s Get Girls on Their Bikes!

An interesting project in Darlington aiming to get teen-age girls cycling persuaded a group of young women from Darlington to take up cycling for a year. As part of the project, the group visited Bremen, [More….]