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Join us for a winter family bike ride following quiet roads & cycle routes to the mainland then taking the Broadmarsh Cycle route towards Havant. We’ll return by a similar route. All ages and abilities welcome.
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The comment was made in response to a deputation from Portsmouth Cycle Forum where the experimental traffic regulation order changing the direction of traffic on this one-way street was made permanent. Senior Traffic Engineer, Barry Rawlings, advised that a study should be carried out to ensure that two-way cycling would be safe. He said that the road is narrower than most roads in the city where two-way cycling is currently permitted. Cycle Forum Chairman, John Holland said, “We welcome the decision to consider two-way cycling in Charlotte Street. The road could form part of a vital east-west link for cyclists linking the city centre with Unicorn Gate and routes to Gunwharf Quays. Whilst we acknowledge that the road is narrow, parking is not permitted anywhere along its length. The available carriageway width is no different from most other one-way streets in Portsmouth with two-way cycling where vehicles are parked on both sides of the road.” Cllr Fazackarley invited members of the Forum to participate in the study which will include a site meeting. It is the City Council’s policy that two-way cycling should be established on one-way streets where it is safe and sensible to do so. Several one-way roads within the city now have two-way cycling and all have 20mph speed limits in force. A recent Government decision has relaxed the rules on signage for permitting two-way cycling.
Portsmouth City Council is considering making changes to the bus and cycle lane at London Road, Hilsea near its junction with Northern Parade. There have been 11 accidents in the area since 1997 with 2 occurring in 2011. The latest involved an HGV turning left from London Road into Northern Parade which collided with a cyclist … Continue reading Changes proposed to Bus and Cycle Lane at Hilsea Don’t forget the next Wednesday morning bike ride on 18 January. The route will be tailored to suit those taking part and rides last approximately 2 hours with a coffee stop included. All ages and abilities are welcome. Meet at 10.30 at the fountain in Victoria Park, Portsmouth … Continue reading Morning Coffee Bike Ride Wednesday 18 January Our next open meeting is on Thursday 12 January when we will be welcoming Redouan Sadak from Portsmouth City Council to speak about Portsmouth’s Air Quality Management Areas and how the City Council plans to eliminate the harmful effects of air pollution. We’ll also be welcoming members of the Somerstown regeneration project team to talk about … Continue reading Cycle Forum Open Meeting Thursday 12 January
This coming Sunday, 8th January, is the first group ride of the year. Our rides are for anyone that wants to come along and enjoy a bit of sociable cycling. This article has been cross-posted to the progressive and collaborative We Left Marks blog here. Recently I went on a work ‘risk assessment’ course where we had to identify measures that could reduce the risks in a given activity. We were instructed to start ‘with the most effective safety measures that helped all of the participants‘, and then work our way through to the most ineffective measures. The ‘measure of last resort‘ – considered the least effective, most expensive and recognised that the risks could not be reduced in any other way – was to mandate safety gear such as goggles or helmets. The UK’s approach to cycle safety is the measure of last resort by default. It’s one that is heavily focussed on safety gear – such as cycle helmets, fluorescent clothing and bike lights. Yet we have failed to create adequate cycling infrastructure or provide consistent cycle training which would be more effective and help everyone. Come along to the Eastney Winter Bike Party party on 29 December. There’ll be festive fun and bike games, security marking, bling your bike, xmas biscuits and bike checks with Dr Bike. Admission free. Everyone welcome! Where: Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park, PO4 9SU. When: Thursday 29 December, 11am-2pm Tomorrow at 7.30 we will be at the King Street tavern (70 King Street) for the cycle quiz. This is our second year and last year it was great so come along, even if the quiz is dodgy the half time tapas supplied by Sam will … Gill and Pam are organising twice-monthly bike rides on Wednesday mornings starting on 7 December. The rides will be tailored to suit those taking part and will last approximately 2 hours. A coffee stop will be included! All ages and abilities are welcome. Rides are scheduled for the first and third Wednesdays and leave at 10.30 … |
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on January 27, 2012 12:10
Frostbite Ride on Sunday Morning! http://www.pompeybug.co.uk/2012/01/frostbite-ride-sunday-29-january/ Meet 10am in the Guildhall Square.
on January 27, 2012 10:39
Frostbite Ride on Sunday Morning! http://www.pompeybug.co.uk/2012/01/frostbite-ride-sunday-29-january/ Meet 10am in the Guildhall Square.
on January 26, 2012 20:24
on January 23, 2012 14:36
The Midwives TV series has some lovely vintage bikes as stars of the show, and a hilarious episode with dotty delightful Miranda Hart learning to ride a bike. And 60 year evidence of successful shared space.