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Residential Road 20mph Speed Limit
Pointed article in The Times, dated 16th May 2008, highlights the Government's intention to introduce a 20 mph speed limit on thousands of residential roads in moves designed to cut road deaths by a third over the next decade.
If this speed reduction is achievable then schemes such as St Owen Street contraflow will be easier to implement and make other streets safer to cycle on. You can read the article here.
Jenny Jones in The Guardian followed up The Times' report with a justification for 20 mph speed limits. She hopes the speed reduction will lead to safer streets, an end to road humps and a culture of mutual respect on the roads. She speaks al ot of sense. Read her article here
What do you think? Add your comments in the forum.
Posted on 22nd May 2008.
Bike Week 14th - 22nd June 2008
It's almost here. Running from 14-22 June, it's the biggest cycling event of the year with thousands of events allover the country. CycleHereford’s annual bike-fest around town invites individuals of all ages to 'Cycle Hereford'. Just bring yourselves and a roadworthy bike to the meeting points below and enjoy the freedom of the bicycle, good company and fresh air! All rides are FREE and led by experienced cyclists.
Sunday 15 June - ‘Breinton Springs Picnic Ride’ - 2.30pm start Meet at West Door, Hereford Cathedral. A gentle ride to Breinton Springs for a picnic by the river, using mostly minor roads with a chance to visit Breinton Church en-route, before returning to the Cathedral. This ride is suitable for children accompanied by an adult. Don’t forget to bring a picnic if you’d like to! We aim to leave Breinton at 4.20 to give us plenty of time to get back to the city. For details tel Mark on 01432 353275 or 07882410759
Tuesday 17 June -’Cross Town Rides’ - 6.30pm start Meet in front of the Shirehall, St Peter’s Square. We will test the proposition that the bicycle is the best way to get around in Hereford. How many times can we cross Hereford in an hour (riding at a dignified pace and not jumping red lights)? For adults who would like to cycle more often. For details tel Paige on 01432 277857, co-ordinator@herefordshirefoe.org.uk
Wednesday 18 June - ‘CycleSeeing’ - 7pm start Meet at Tourist Office, 1 King St, Hereford (by Cathedral). An evening’s jaunt around Hereford discovering unusual features and sites in the city. For details tel Martin 01432 353971, megilleland@hotmail.com
Friday 20 June - ‘Hereford City Trail’ - 7pm start Start from The Volunteer Pub, Harold Street, St James. Not suitable for children. This leisure ride for fairly confident cyclists will take people around the city, via main and side roads but also exploring quiet attractive routes, taking in lovely views and key destinations en route; approx 1.5 hours. For details tel Mark 01432 840848 cycling@image.cix.co.uk
All events have been registered with National Bike Week and are fully insured for public liability through them. www.bikeweek.org.uk
Download a poster of events from here.
Posted on 16th May 2008.
Tour de Presteigne - 17 & 18 May
Despite the soaking we all received at last year's event the Tour
de Presteigne is back. The event will take place over 2 days this year giving everybody lots of time to get
involved with all the activities, try out the electric bikes and talk about alternative
transport ideas until they are blue in the face.
Posted on 2nd April 2008.
Sustrans Connnect2 wins £50 million!
Hereford wins new pedestrian and cycle bridge! More details
at www.bikeradar.com
Posted on 12th December 2007.