GMCC’s first social ride of 2019 is on Wednesday 3rd April. Meet in Albert Square from 5.30pm for a 6pm departure. Ride from Manchester city centre… This month we’re heading to Gorton via the Ashton Canal and “Yellow Brick Road” traffic-free cycle routes. Here’s Richard‘s pinterest board with photos from the reccy ride and the ride’s facebook event page. […]
GMCC’s social rides are now held on the first Wednesday of each month during summertime. Cycle on quiet routes from Manchester city centre
GMCC’s social rides are on the penultimate Thursday of each month during summertime. Cycle on quiet routes from Manchester city centre
Our Prestwich-based press officer reports on the first network planning session/s for GMCA’s Made To Move programme. Originally posted on his Banging On About Bikes blog. On when Boardman’s team met Bury Council Background In early February I received an intriguing e-mail from the officer responsible for cycling at Bury Council. Headed “GM Walking and cycling network […]
This time last year we were finalising our 10-point-plan for the incoming GM Mayor, which Andy Burnham gave his commitment to before being elected in May. Since then he has emphatically delivered one of the most crucial elements of the plan by appointing Chris Boardman as the first GM Cycling and Walking Commissioner. Chris has […]
GMCC’s second social ride of 2017 will be held on Thursday 18th May. Meet in Albert Square, Manchester city centre, from 5.30pm for a 6pm departure. This month we’re heading to Didsbury via the Wilmslow Road corridor. (facebook event page) We ride at a gentle pace with a ride leader and back marker. No need to join or sign up, just turn […]
We received responses from five candidates who each committed to all of the items in our ten-point action plan. View their responses below…
Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday 29th April 2017! We rode to campaign for Healthy Streets, Clean Air and More Cycleways from #GMMayor candidates, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and our ten Local Authorities.
We’ve asked the candidates competing to be the first elected Mayor of Greater Manchester Combined Authority to commit to our 10-point action plan. You can view these asks below
Join our family-friendly ride on Saturday 29th April to call for: Clean Air Healthy Streets and More Cycleways from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the Mayoral candidates and our Local Authorities. We’ll depart from Platt Fields at 2pm and head into the city-centre along Oxford Road’s new cycleway, then a return ride will arrive back at Platt Fields by 4pm. Sign the petition then ride with us to show your support!
