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GMCC social rides 2011

GMCC social rides starting at 6pm from Albert Square. Follow a pleasant route out of the city with Rob…

May 20 2011 / Comments Off

Manchester-Blackpool Night Ride 17/9/2011

Shine a light on heart disease. On 17/18 September 2011, ride the Manchester Blackpool Night Ride for the British…

May 9 2011 / Comments Off

Cycling minister target of media helmet hype

Cycling minister fails to wear helmet and inadvertently causes a media storm. How much protection does a helmet offer?…

May 5 2011 / Comments Off

Never too late

GMCC offers Bikeability courses to adults. Hear from Luke and Liz about their experience of adult cycle training. …

May 2 2011 / Comments Off

Metrolink 2nd city crossing (2CC) consultation open until 9/09/11

Tram tracks Mosely Street Manchester Find out more about Metrolink's proposals at events on 23 July or 02 August and complete consultation feedback by 9/09/11…

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Bike ban maintained: future tram adaptations not ruled out

Metrolink tram Disappointingly, a bike ban on trams is maintained. Further losses of train lines carrying bikes may be likely but future tram adaptations for cycle carriage are not ruled out. Review campaign milestones 2009-2011 .…

May 1 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »

Bikes and buses: road sharing survey 2010

Bus lanes, cycle lanes How do cyclists and bus drivers feel about sharing the road with each other? What would improve their experience? Find out what a Love Your Bike survey 2010 concludes.…

May 1 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »

Principles of cycle planning

PlanInfrastructure_428x252 John Franklin, Cycling Skills and Safety Consultant considers how to plan for a safe cycle friendly city.…

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Public Transport Update: Cycle Lockers

cycle locker, metrolink Steve Bowater has been contacting GMPTE about their cycle lockers, highlighting where improvements can be made. This positive approach is producing results, with GMPTE now asking Steve for information on preferred sizes and types, and for…

Aug 23 2008 / Comments Off / Read More »
News

Cycling contributes 3bn to UK economy says LSE report

British Cycling Economy illustration

A major new report from the London School of Economics shows that cycling in the UK is growing and that…

Sep 6 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
In your area

National Cycling Centre need extras! Monday 7th November 2011

National Cycle Centre Logo

National Cycling Centre need extras! Monday 7th November 2011…

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Campaigning

  • Tram tracks Mosely Street Manchester

    Metrolink 2nd city crossing (2CC) consultation open until 9/09/11

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  • Greater Manchester map showing GM authorities

    Manchester Cycling Survey open until 15 July

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  • Metrolink Cross Street interchange

    Metrolink proposes second city crossing

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  • Bike Friday National Heart Month 2011

    Bike Friday, National Heart Month 2011

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  • Metrolink tram

    Bike ban maintained: future tram adaptations not ruled out

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  • Campaign stunt protest at proposed steps up to Trans Pennine Trail

    Protestors stop steps to Trans Pennine Trail

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  • Bus lanes, cycle lanes

    Bikes and buses: road sharing survey 2010

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  • Bikes and buses

    Keeping safe on the roads

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  • Metrolink tram

    Write to councillors about tram bicycle ban

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    Principles of cycle planning

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  • Tour De TIF, part of Clean Air Now campaign for a 'Yes' vote to congestion charging in 2008

    Tour de TIF – Saturday 29th November

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  • TIF fund and congestion charging

    TIF bid consultation ends Friday, 10th October

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