http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Free-vests-for-cyclists.3405372.jp
SHEFFIELD Council is giving free high-visibility yellow vests to cyclists to reduce the risk of them being involved in collisions.
Last year three cyclists were killed and 33 seriously injured in accidents in Sheffield, and crashes involving bikes averaged one every three days.
But the chances of collision are vastly reduced when high visibility clothing is worn. About 60 per cent of crashes involve a driver who may have "looked but did not see" a cyclist - and florescent clothing can make all the difference.
Sheffield Cycle Campaign will be helping on Wednesday Oct 31st by putting stickers on cycle parking publicising the offer.
Friday, 26 October 2007
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
Adam Hart-Davis has bikes stolen
TV presenter Adam Hart-Davis has had his collection of cycles stolen from his home in Bristol. He posted this to the Velovision forum:
While I was away on holiday this month, burglars smashed their way into my garage (crowbars etc.) and stole the following cycles (which were locked to Sheffield stands inside):
Trice Explorer red/orange/blue, frame no 3048, with black rear rack, suspension, 81 gears, side bar-bag fixing etc.
Trice Pixie white, frame no 2121
Birdy red, frame no P9032778, aluminium rack
British Eagle Trail MTB pink/yellow, 17 yrs old, serial no 00308/9; police security register no 52 998 00085
Al Carter Hondo Creek 500LX MTB blue/grey, 14 yrs old, serial no 4920513654; police security register no 52 998 00086
If any of these cycles crosses your path, please phone Redland Police Station (Bristol) 0117 945 4423, quoting crime ref. B/2699/20092007/01 (PC2699 Matt Lonsdale).
Many thanks,
Adam Hart-Davis 27 September
While I was away on holiday this month, burglars smashed their way into my garage (crowbars etc.) and stole the following cycles (which were locked to Sheffield stands inside):
Trice Explorer red/orange/blue, frame no 3048, with black rear rack, suspension, 81 gears, side bar-bag fixing etc.
Trice Pixie white, frame no 2121
Birdy red, frame no P9032778, aluminium rack
British Eagle Trail MTB pink/yellow, 17 yrs old, serial no 00308/9; police security register no 52 998 00085
Al Carter Hondo Creek 500LX MTB blue/grey, 14 yrs old, serial no 4920513654; police security register no 52 998 00086
If any of these cycles crosses your path, please phone Redland Police Station (Bristol) 0117 945 4423, quoting crime ref. B/2699/20092007/01 (PC2699 Matt Lonsdale).
Many thanks,
Adam Hart-Davis 27 September
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
Connect2 gets through to the TV Vote
GREAT news! Connect2 is through to the TV vote!
Connect2 is in the final running for £50 million pounds to improve walking and cycling in 79 communities throughout the whole of the UK.
As of today, BIG have launched their own promotional campaign and website,
with a Connect2 page at:
http://www.thepeoples50million.org.uk/projects/connect2
Online voting will open at 9am on Monday 26 November 2007. We NEED your help
to really make a difference.
Connect2 is in the final running for £50 million pounds to improve walking and cycling in 79 communities throughout the whole of the UK.
As of today, BIG have launched their own promotional campaign and website,
with a Connect2 page at:
http://www.thepeoples50million.org.uk/projects/connect2
Online voting will open at 9am on Monday 26 November 2007. We NEED your help
to really make a difference.
Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Thursday, 11 October 2007
Sheffield Station - Write now!
Sheffield Cycle Campaign along with the City Cycle Forum is mounting a campaign about cycle parking at the Station. Although recent improvements have seen cycling parking doubled, this is still not enough to meet demand and the lack of any cycle lockers is a major omission.
Your CTC Right to Ride rep has already posted a letter and you can find a copy of it here. . By all means use this letter as a basis for your own, but if you can find your own words it would be even better - be polite though!
The person to write to is
Paul Barnfield
Sheffield Station
Sheaf Street
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 2BP
And here are a few other people you could contact:
Tim Shoveller is the MD of the the incoming Franchise, East Midlands Trains, operated by Stagecoach. Use the enquiry form at
http://www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/genenquiry.php
or email getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
Passenger Focus is the independent national rail consumer watchdog.
http://www.railpassengers.org.uk/about-us/
Get writing!
==posted by Simon==
Your CTC Right to Ride rep has already posted a letter and you can find a copy of it here. . By all means use this letter as a basis for your own, but if you can find your own words it would be even better - be polite though!
The person to write to is
Paul Barnfield
Sheffield Station
Sheaf Street
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 2BP
And here are a few other people you could contact:
Tim Shoveller is the MD of the the incoming Franchise, East Midlands Trains, operated by Stagecoach. Use the enquiry form at
http://www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/genenquiry.php
or email getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
Passenger Focus is the independent national rail consumer watchdog.
http://www.railpassengers.org.uk/about-us/
Get writing!
==posted by Simon==
Tuesday, 9 October 2007
VOTE FOR THE CONNECT2 PROJECT IN DECEMBER!!!
VOTE FOR THE CONNECT2 PROJECT IN DECEMBER!!!
The Connect2 project (http://www.sustransconnect2.org.uk/) is competing against five other projects for funding of £50 million from the `Big Lottery Fund's Living Landmarks: The People's Millions' which is to be decided by public television vote in December this year.
The objective of the Connect2 project is to create traffic-free walking and cycling routes across the U.K., creating closer communities, promoting healthier living and protecting our environment.
The main Connect2 project in the Sheffield area is an ambitious scheme to link up communities to the revitalised Chesterfield Canal, the Sheffield Tram and to the Rother Valley. Our November Ride from the Supertram Cyclists Special will explore the possibilities in this area.
On the reserve list is the iconic Sheaf Valley foot and cycle bridge to connect the revitalised Hyde Park area with Pond St and the city centre.
TO VOTE, THERE ARE 2 SIMPLE STEPS:
STEP1) REGISTER WITH CONNECT2, using one of the following methods: - Text `Connect2' to 80010 - Visit www.sustransconnect2.org.uk and register on the website - Send your full name, mobile and email address to the following address, indicating that you want to be kept informed of Connect2 e-news: Sustrans, Freepost BS 7739, Bristol, BS1 5FA
STEP 2) CONNECT2 WILL CONTACT YOU CLOSE TO THE VOTING TIME, INFORMING YOU WHEN AND HOW TO VOTE FOR THE CONNECT2 PROJECT.
Many thanks in advance for supporting the Connect2 project. And please, please forward this to friends, family, work colleagues etc. whom you think would support this exciting UK-wide project.
The Connect2 project (http://www.sustransconnect2.org.uk/) is competing against five other projects for funding of £50 million from the `Big Lottery Fund's Living Landmarks: The People's Millions' which is to be decided by public television vote in December this year.
The objective of the Connect2 project is to create traffic-free walking and cycling routes across the U.K., creating closer communities, promoting healthier living and protecting our environment.
The main Connect2 project in the Sheffield area is an ambitious scheme to link up communities to the revitalised Chesterfield Canal, the Sheffield Tram and to the Rother Valley. Our November Ride from the Supertram Cyclists Special will explore the possibilities in this area.
On the reserve list is the iconic Sheaf Valley foot and cycle bridge to connect the revitalised Hyde Park area with Pond St and the city centre.
TO VOTE, THERE ARE 2 SIMPLE STEPS:
STEP1) REGISTER WITH CONNECT2, using one of the following methods: - Text `Connect2' to 80010 - Visit www.sustransconnect2.org.uk and register on the website - Send your full name, mobile and email address to the following address, indicating that you want to be kept informed of Connect2 e-news: Sustrans, Freepost BS 7739, Bristol, BS1 5FA
STEP 2) CONNECT2 WILL CONTACT YOU CLOSE TO THE VOTING TIME, INFORMING YOU WHEN AND HOW TO VOTE FOR THE CONNECT2 PROJECT.
Many thanks in advance for supporting the Connect2 project. And please, please forward this to friends, family, work colleagues etc. whom you think would support this exciting UK-wide project.
David Byrne celebrates nyc bicycling in style
With help from our friends from Warrington...
http://www.streetfilms.org/archives/david-byrne-celebrates-nyc-bicycling-in-style/
http://www.streetfilms.org/archives/david-byrne-celebrates-nyc-bicycling-in-style/
Friday, 5 October 2007
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