These are the minutes of the HDCA meeting on 13th February 2020.
British Cycling ride leaders
British Cycling is looking for volunteers to be ride leaders, as part of the UCI road World Championships legacy. There’s a training course in Harrogate on 28th March 2020, meeting at Bilton Health & Well-being Club. The training is free,
Launch of this website
Harrogate District Cycle Action (‘HDCA’) is a local group seeking to get the local authorities to plan, develop and build a sustainable cycling network in the District. We’ve recently undertaken a review of our long-term aims and have set these
Greater Manchester’s Cycling & Walking Investment plan
Greater Manchester published its Cycling & Walking Investment Plan this week, a report called Change a Region to Change a Nation. Their Bee Network is to be 1,800 miles of walking and cycling routes. It will cost £1.5 billion over
Birmingham Blue Cycle Routes
I had a look at Birmingham’s Blue Cycle Routes, opened in June 2019. I took photos of the route, including how side streets and bus stops are dealt with, and I asked people using the Routes for their opinions. Check
European Cyclists’ Federation Report
The European Cyclists’ Federation has produced a great report called the Safer Cycling Advocate Program. Based on Dutch and Danish expertise, it’s designed as an aid and reference for people in other countries who want to campaign for better cycle
Otley Road cycleway latest
Harrogate Cycle Action is strongly in favour of the proposed Otley Road cycleway. We believe that heavy traffic on Otley Road puts people off riding bikes there – yet it is a key route for many between home and the