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Cycling Infrastructure – Sun 10 Mar

10 March 2013

Categories: Archive, Rides

On this ride we managed to unofficially open the new shortcut link to Filton Abbeywood station along the Concorde Way.

START: 10am Arnolfini

DESCRIPTION: Easy paced ride looking at segregated cycleways, shared spaces, crossing types, bridges and other forms of cycling infrastructure. Our in-house infrastructure guru will provide some commentary on the different examples. We hope there’ll be some lively discussion as we try to establish what’s good, bad and indifferent. Much of the ride will be around key central areas but we will also follow part of the Frome Greenway, Concorde Way and on to Henleaze before returning to the City Centre.

FOOD STOPS: Morning coffee stop; pub/cafe lunch; bring picnic if preferred

GRADE: Easy

LENGTH: 15 miles

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS? Yes

LEADER: Terry Miller

CONTACT No: 0117 942 4590 (home); 07810 785569 on the day only

Guests are very welcome to join a few of our rides before becoming members. Please contact rides@bristolcyclingcampaign.org.uk for further information.

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