News

These days there are plenty of resources for cycling news such as Cycling UK.

Here are some that may be of general as well as local interest:

  • Government quietly announces vision of future travel to fight the Climate Crisis
    Focus to be on walking, cycling and public transport
  • Cycling-on-prescription
    ... 'may be rolled out across UK' (BBC report)
  • Across the County border...
    West Sussex has published its Cycling Design Guide - Surrey County Council - please take note!
  • Cycling Infrastructure Benefits
    This YouTube video shows how a large group of people in the Netherlands also benefit from well-designed cycling infrastructure: people with disabilities.
  • Updated Cycle Priorities
    We have reviewed our list of Cycling Infrastructure Priorities - the latest version can be viewed here.
  • Dorking Station Bus Stop
    Our recent report highlighting the confusing signage issues around the bus stop on the western side of the A24, opposite Dorking Station, can be viewed hereMarch 2019 update - most of our suggestions have since been incorporated into the layout.
  • How to overtake cyclists safely
    From Chris Boardman and cycling journalist Carlton Reid, this short video on how to overtake cyclists safely on the roads demonstrates the highway code’s recommendations that road users should give cyclists the same space as you would when overtaking a car. They've also produced this video on cycling two abreast.
  • Why Chris Boardman won't let his 8-year old cycle on the road
    Read his views here.