Our October rides take us into the Somerset countryside to enjoy varied sights and scenery, taking in quiet lanes and dedicated cycling routes to make the most of the crisp autumn days. For more information and last-minute changes please click on our diary page. For a printable programme please click on the link and post […]
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Making Bristol better for cycling
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The voice for those who cycle - and those who will
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Discover Bristol & beyond at a leisurely pace
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Working for cycling with councils, police & neighbourhood groups
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Critical Mass in Bristol
On the last Friday of every month there’s an an “organized coincidence” ride around central Bristol, with no leadership or membership. It’s one of the worldwide Critical Mass events. These rides have been happening, on and off, since at least 1997 in Bristol (see article in issue 25 of our membership magazine as below). Currently the […]
The Downs. No Cycling? Or a car-free leisure route?
Why we need space for cycling on the Downs. The annual Cycle Sunday event is a brilliant way to demonstrate the huge demand for car-free cycling around the Downs to the Downs Committee, who manage this beautiful area. (To those unfamiliar with Bristol, the Clifton and Durdham Downs lie to the north of the city centre […]
Why it matters that Bristol is preparing a ‘Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan’
After intensive lobbying by cycling and walking groups the Government set up a legally binding Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS) in 2017. The aim is “to deliver better safety, better mobility, and better streets”. All local authorities are supposed to produce a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), setting out their long-term approach to developing […]
Our response to the 20mph consultation
20mph speed limits on most streets and roads in Bristol has been one of Bristol Cycling’s campaigns (Twenty’s Plenty) from the beginning. We encouraged as many BCyC members as possible to respond to the consultation in 2018 (7 Reasons Einstein would support 20 mph) and we were pleased at the overwhelmingly positive response the council […]