We've come another step closer to seeing some cycling infrastructure in Newcastle soon. In recent years Newcastle council had removed more cycling space than it created. Now the tide may be turning... not quite a biblical shift but good enough for a Christmas present we think.
(Yet another) Early Day Motion has been published http://www.parliament.uk/edm/2012-13/679 - this must be a good thing. Politically speaking, cycling is getting more and more limelight and centre stage!
Please write to your MP to support EDM679 "Get Britain Cycling". Some information, templates and suggestions can be found here:
Winter is at our doorstep and as the days get darker and colder, we all feel like hibernating. So this is a little wake up call from n0tice, a new initiative which aims to celebrate winter cycling and those who don’t put the bike in the shed at this time of the year but instead keep pedaling. If you’re one of those and would like to share your stories, tips and enthusiasm, please sign up with n0tice and post some stuff at http://keepcycling.n0tice.com/
When it comes to cycling and cyclists there are many things that are misunderstood by the public.
Putting it right! We started an INFO sheet series. The first in the series is cycling & retail (attached). May many follow. Also, alerted by Cllr David Cook, we teamed up with Carlton Reid and have written to the Evening Chronicle following a spate of 'road tax' letters from readers. Let us know if you spot it!
LETTER TO EVENING CHRONICLE
A number of recent correspondents to the Evening Chronicle have suggested that cyclists should pay 'road tax', like car drivers.
The city prides itself in being an early adopter of the 20mph speed limit. But is Newcastle going far enough? We investigate.
Talk to people in the street or pose the question at public meetings “What is Newcastle's speed limit?” and people are surprised to hear that Newcastle is a City of Twenty. Newcastle Cycling Campaign is intrigued, and spurred on by the added cycle safety 20mph can bring, members of the Newcastle Cycling Campaign took a closer look.
