Walk Ride Stockport

Layla leading Kidical Mass from the front with kids all over!

Want to know the story behind the UK's biggest @kidicalmass.bsky.social?

Layla Siebert shares her story on how she started Kidical Mass in our latest podcast 👇🏻

Well said @walkridestocky.bsky.social - here’s evidence from #Edinburgh.

It’s the standard change curve.

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Any roadworks cause disruption, and it's a fair challenge that the council isn't always good at communicating when work is going to happen. But as a way to make it safer and easier to get around places without a car, it's totally necessary. More journeys on foot or bike mean fewer cars on the roads.

The work on Compstall Road is happening to safely link the quieter roads either side of the busy main road. Confident road cyclists such as those interviewed in the article might not see the use - but it's not intended for them.

As well as providing a route between Romiley and Stockport, it will link homes to nearby schools. The school run is a major source of congestion, so by providing safe non-car routes we're addressing that while making kids healthier and better prepared for lessons.

The Romiley to Stockport scheme is a long time coming - the original consultation was back in July 2021, so it's no surprise that not everyone is aware of it.

'This is going to massively impact our business - it's life changing' Work to build a new cycling track is causing concern in part of Stockport.

We weren't approached for comment on this, so we'll do it here.

And a great time was had!

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We've built lots of new sustainable travel routes in the past 5 years, so our Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) got on their bikes for a guided tour.

A highlight was riding the new ‘Bridgescape’ path, from Station Rd through Interchange Park and down the Spiral Ramp onto the TPT.

Afterwards, you can join the latest Climate Cuts – an action-inspiring community film event designed to bring people together with a simple yet powerful format:

WATCH/TALK/ACT/EAT

Book FREE tickets at the Eventbrite link.

Climate Cuts Film Event: E- Bike Taster Rides with Cycling UK Launching at What if? - Stockport's very own e-bike hub library to try a new way to get around - test one at the Climate Cuts Film Event!

Our friends at What If? in Edgeley have an exciting double-event this Thursday, 25 September!

Stockport's very own e-bike hub library is having a launch event, where you can try out an e-bike, and book a month-long loan.

Text stating 'Walk Ride GM statement on canal assault' and the Walk Ride GM logo.

Walk Ride GM was horrified by the recent news of a hate crime against Klaudia Mitura on the Ashton Canal.

There is no excuse for violence, including this example of male violence against women.

Incidents like this are made more likely by a widespread press and media bias against cyclists.

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A red car covering most of a pavement on a residential street. There are other cars covering the pavement further along the road.

Fed up with pavement parking?

We're supporting @livingstreets.bsky.social to show where pavements are used as car parks to the detriment of all who walk/wheel.

Go & take photos (make sure you cover over reg numbers) & upload them to the Living Streets map: lnkd.in/ekEmPn3q

Contribute by 22 Nov

A woman riding a Lime hire e-scooter along a bike lane in a US city

🚨 URGENT ASK to help us push micromobility forwards in Greater Manchester 🛴

Your local authority has until 21st October 2025 to apply for an e-scooter trial. We believe e-scooters are a crucial part of the shift away from cars, so PLEASE email your councillor and ask them to apply.

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Walk Ride GM Supporter Social & Merch Giveaway Walk Ride GM meet-up and open house for friends and supporters - plus a first look at our new merch items to take home

Whether you’re a long-term Walk Ride campaigner, supporter, or just interested in what we do, we’d love you to join for a social to meet each other face-to-face, share ideas & feedback, and hear about successes we’ve all worked to achieve so far in 2025!

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Before: narrow blind bridge under a 200 year old canal is one way only for vehicles with footways barely existing. A car takes up the full width. Cycles have no way into the town from this direction (and almost no other ‘good’ routes).

After: same bridge is filtered to motor vehicles with bollards on each side and a dedicated two-way cycle track as a gateway into the town, linking into other improvements as part of an Active Travel Fund project. A footway is provided to the side with tactile crossing.

I keep meaning to go and check it out, but Street View has beaten me to it for the new filter under the Peak Forest Canal on Green Lane, Romiley.

Surprised this big local win hasn’t been celebrated more. One of those “wouldn’t it be nice if” that they actually did! Well done Stockport Council.

The Stockport Walking and Cycling Forum returns on Tuesday 15 July at 6pm. You can attend in person or online.

Send us a message for more details.

People Powered Streets logo and QR code. 'Join The Movement

Please welcome People Powered Streets!

A new collaborative hub for everyone working to redesign our streets around people, not cars.

We're up to 100 members and growing - it's the place to be!

Join the movement here: discord.com/invite/ayXhs...

The removal of the awful kissing gates and other access improvements, along with the high quality all-weather surfacing is a real game changer. Very pleased to see this section of the Heatons Cycle Link completed @stockportcouncil.bsky.social @walkridestocky.bsky.social

Entrance with bollards to Heaton Mersey Common.

Shared Pathway heading towards Heaton Mersey Common.

Path upgrade as part of Heaton Mersey Common upgrades

Upgraded Path Through Heaton Mersey Common

Visited the Heaton Mersey Common in Stockport pathways upgrading project. 2km of upgraded paths with fully accessible entrances from all around the park. Good connections to local schools.

Fun filled family bike ride Come and join a family bike ride at Heaton Mersey Common Sunday 29th June 1-4pm

Join our friends Sustainable Living in the Heatons on Sunday 29 June for a fun bike ride to see the newly completed walking and cycling route through Heaton Mersey Common.

Sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/susta...

Starling Bank Bike

Are you a Starling Bank Bike user? Has the scheme lived up to your expectations for cycle hire?

This is your chance to shape how the scheme works. We're feeding back the results to TfGM. Don't miss your chance to make an impact

Take the 2-minute survey👉 tally.so/r/mKNEqg

A thread about the damaged/degraded section of the Middlewood Way, and some good news.

Are we still debating LTNs? If so, this very thorough meta-study about LTNs in London by @centreforlondon.bsky.social says they are generally more popular than believed, and that there is strong evidence they work well. So there we are.

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Bike hangars have arrived in Manchester.

Would you like a secure place to park your bike in Stockport? Let us know!

Stockport Active Assembly 01 The future of active travel in Stockport Tues 29th April 7-8.30pm Hardman St, SK3 0BJ

Stockport Active Assembly is TONIGHT! For more info and free tickets, visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stockport-...

Do you live, work or travel in Stockport?

Want to meet friendly local people who want better routes for walking and cycling?

Join us at What If?, Edgeley, on 29th April from 7pm!

Join Walk Ride Stockport and friends for Stockport Active Assembly, an exciting new community meet-up hosted at What If? on 29 April, 7–8.30pm. Let's make Stockport a great place to walk, wheel and cycle!

4 large yellow road signs with black lettering saying "Cyclist Dismount" placed in cycle lane on Chestergate along with some red and white cones. These are completely blocking the cycle lane, but there doesn't appear to be any works actually happening in the cycle lane.

These ones? As this is the Trans Pennine Trail, NCN 62, I have sent in a complaint to @stockportcouncil.bsky.social. The works aren't listed on the official GM roadworks website, so it isn't clear who is responsible for them. @sustrans.bsky.social @walkridestocky.bsky.social

A flyer clipping with the following text: 20mph Speed Limit on Mauldeth Road After extensive community advocacy, a 20mph speed limit has been implemented on Mauldeth Road. This initiative aims to enhance road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists. New speed limit signs have been installed. This is a positive development, promoting reduced speed limits in residential areas to improve infrastructure and safety for residents, and to encourage active travel.

👏 We're delighted to see that Heatons North councillors
have announced a 20mph speed limit on Mauldeth Road.

🙌 Well done to everyone who advocated for this sensible speed change.

🤝 @mancitycouncil.bsky.social have also made it #20sPlenty on their side - great to see joined-up planning.