Are you frustrated at the lack of action to make cycling safer? Do you want safe space for cycling on busy roads and at major junctions? Safe and enjoyable travel by bike needs space for cycling so more people can cycle more often. We’re calling for: • dedicated space for cycling on busy main roads and […]
Ride with us to show national and local politicians that people want safe space for cycling. UPDATE 1: Please sign our Space for Cycling petition to add your support, even if you’re riding with us too. UPDATE 2: Share our facebook event page and tell people you’ll be riding. UPDATE 3: DIY flyers and new […]
Register with Brompton Dock for just £1 and get three days of free cycle hire. Brompton Dock – handily located just outside Manchester Piccadilly train station – offers residents, commuters and visitors the chance to explore Manchester on an iconic Brompton folding bicycle. Cycle the city in maximum style with minimum expense – this special […]
This month’s funding success offers Greater Manchester the green light for cycling… The journey to Vélocity 2025 began earlier this year when the DfT announced the Cycle City Ambition Grant (CCAG) scheme on the 30th of January, with three cities set to share £30m. In mid-February guidance was issued highlighting the level of ambition required […]
GMCC member Nina McArthur shares her thoughts on tomorrow’s expected announcement about funding for cycling… So rumour has it that David Cameron is set to make a big announcement tomorrow on a brand new package of funding for cycling in the chosen areas of England. Well, it is fairly certain that the announcement will be […]
A year after agreeing the principle Manchester Council is set to roll out 20mph limits. Cllr Bernard Priest, executive member for neighbourhood services, said: “We’ve committed to implementing a 20 mph speed limit on residential roads across the city and the first phase is due to start in the next few months when we set […]
Just imagine! It’s 2020 and many more people are cycling, safely, and cycling more often. But how did we manage to achieve that? Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign is 22 years old. We’ve decided to stop for some refreshment, by holding an Appreciative Inquiry* in May. Assisted by two experienced AI practitioners, we will use the […]
In January we reported on the DfT’s announcement that £30m of funding will be available for cycling in 3 English cities. Since then 20 more cities have been allowed to bid in addition to the original 8, so Manchester’s chances of securing this important funding have dropped from a healthy 3 in 8 to a […]
Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign’s AGM will be held on Monday evening, 11/2/2013, at the Friends Meeting House, Manchester, followed by our usual monthly meeting. Our AGM will commence at 7pm, with refreshments served from 6.30pm. From 9pm we’ll head to The Waterhouse on Princess Street for a drink. All are welcome, members and non-members alike.
There’s no guarantee we’ll get an extra penny at this stage, but this morning Transport Minister Norman Baker said: “up to 3 cities will benefit from a fund of up to £30 million to make cycling easier and safer for people in urban areas”, and Manchester is one of the eligible cities. The full press […]
