@cycledevizes.bsky.social
Cycle Friendly Devizes is part of the Sustainable Devizes group. We want cycling to be a safe, convenient, fun, leisurely, pleasant form of transport and exercise in and around Devizes.
In which Larry Elliott is absolutely right. theguardian.com/commentisfre... .
In addition, IMO it's morally right to charge drivers a lot more because of the adverse effects of current levels of driving - not just potholes and congestion.
We have been saying this for some time...
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A man with a spectacular 1970s mullet, wearing big wellies and a v-neck jumper over a T-shirt, looks at camera as he stands on a boat which is itself standing on the muddy bottom of an empty canal. He is holding up an enormous wooden plug on a long chunky chain
Today is the 47th anniversary of this clearly unimprovable photo, from a story so absurd that it shouldn’t be true, but is: the day a team of workers from British Waterways pulled the plug out of the Chesterfield Canal, and all the water emptied out
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It doesn't matter whether it's Edinburgh, Berlin, Brussels, Paris, Scottish Borders, London, or Wales. 20mph and 30km/h limits are reducing casualties, life-changing injuries and fatalities. Nearly 30 million people in UK now live in places where #20splenty. bit.ly/3U7r5mv
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"utterly lifechanging."
"I'm loving having the bike, have used it for many rides for pleasure and also commuting to and from work. It's great getting such good exercise."
"I have not seen her smile like that while exercising; it's amazing to watch. The difference the cycle makes to her confidence in terms of balance is amazing."
"I had purpose."
We are so proud of the impact our cycle loan scheme with has been having.
Having access to a suitable cycle can be life-changing and the feedback we've received demonstrates just that.
Share with your networks to help us get more people cycling and find out more at:
wheels4me.co.uk
love this new york times clip. they recently did a story about how sesame street's set has changed over the years, along with our urban politics.
IG nytimes
Do you live in or around Wiltshire, or are you planning a visit? Devizes Town Council has a page of hints, tips and routes for walking and cycling.
www.devizes-tc.gov.uk/walking-cycl...
AI has come into cycling with Google announcing its Self-driving bike. Limited range and collectors edition. Book one today.
01.04.2025 06:30 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Right, the slides are all prepared. This is happening!
1900 UK time, 1200 in Los Angeles - other timezones are also available
Has KS seen the cost of public transport?
What is his govt doing to support them?
And walking and cycling too?
This laser focus on driving whilst largely ignoring alternatives is so tired.
Better alternatives make driving a choice, not a necessity.
REMINDER: Pls tune in tmw, Wed, Mar 26th, at 3 pm EST / 8 pm CET for the Premiere of Ep 289, an in-depth discussion with Prof. Ian Walker and Prof. Marco Te Brömmelstroet about their recent paper “Why do cars get a free ride? The social-ecological roots of motonormativity.”
youtu.be/S4arpOnWuIE
Arthur Burdett Frost (January 17, 1851 – June 22, 1928), usually cited as A. B. Frost, was an American illustrator, graphic artist, painter and comics writer. He is best known for his illustrations of Br'er Rabbit and other characters in the Joel Chandler Harris' Uncle Remus books. Frost's work is known for its dynamic representation of motion and sequence and for his realistic hunting, shooting and golfing prints. He illustrated over 90 books, produced hundreds of paintings and was a pioneer in the development of comic strips. He was admitted posthumously to the Society of Illustrators' Hall of Fame in 1985.
Arthur Burdett Frost, artist, 1851-1928.
"Man with fallen #bicycle looking up road" 1870.
It's true that sometimes things don't go according to plan.
And it seems more so the farther away one is from reasonable assistance.
It looks like it will be a very long walk back into town.
#BicyclesRecycle
A Citizens’ Assembly of Oxfordshire residents has called for “making the city centre car-free”, turning other existing roads over to buses, cyclists and Blue Badge holders, and housing developments with major facilities in walking distance—each topping 85% support. oxfordclarion.uk/citizens-ass...
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New study: Non-car travel modes are more popular than you probably think.
"Respondents dramatically underestimated public support for non-motorized transport relative to their own." @ianwalker.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.gl...
People want secure and accessible cycle parking at home or as close to it as they can get. We need many more of these hangers in Bristol.
Recent research from Sustrans addresses inequality in who has access to secure cycle parking and benefits of providing it: www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/res...
“You don’t need vehicle levels of traffic control for bicycles. People on bicycles are really just pedestrians”
Cyclists say James May “gets it” after former Top Gear presenter criticises “slightly extremist” cycling traffic lights and calls for bike give way signs
road.cc/313055 #cycling
Devizes Town Council has a web page of really useful information and links for local walking and cycling, well worth a look.
www.devizes-tc.gov.uk/walking-cycl...
There is room on public highways to accommodate all users equitably. It just needs a different perspective, imagination and reallocation of public space. Removing just one car storage bay has benefited many more residents who walk or run. @cycledevizes.bsky.social #WiltshireCouncil
07.03.2025 09:49 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0This is what vision zero looks like. Maybe Wiltshire Council will implement these elements to reduce crashes and injuries. @cycledevizes.bsky.social @wiltshiregreens.bsky.social
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All those arguments about the expansion of Ulez feel like quite a long time ago, don’t they?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Life lessons from Donald "Shoup Dogg" Shoup: on.ft.com/3Fn0Yna
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Our documentary is out this weekend.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Please listen and share.
We have a powerful community 🙏🏼
Cycling in Paris made me appreciate the Dutch cycling culture more than ever.
🚥 Streets that simply make space for everyone 🙌🏽
😁 People who aren’t defined by their mode of mobility 🤌🏼
🚲 Bike lanes that get you to exactly where you need to be 👍🏼
What do you love most about Dutch cycling culture…?
Picture of a Gazelle Avignon e-bike. It's a big solid dutch-style upright step-through bike
This thread is for non-electric cyclists, or non-cyclists, who are e-curious or just don't see the point yet
Why is it that so many people are riding e-bikes now? After 10,000km on mine, let me explain what you may be missing out on:
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Following our successful October webinar, we are delighted to be working with Landor Links again. Its a free lunchtime webinar on 26th Feb. Hear industry leaders from Agilysis, PJA, esure and 20's Plenty. 350 already registered at bit.ly/20_web_26th_Feb
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A petition to parliament calling for presumed liability against the more powerful road user in civil cases in the event of a collision.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
The motto, design for the future you want. If you want more cycling and walking, prioritise safe connected routes that are easier than driving. Relying on outdated models and the not hindering the car, is unhelpful. @cycledevizes.bsky.social
09.02.2025 07:59 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0😢 RIP Donald Shoup. You will be missed 😞.
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A poster for the Cycling Electric Demo Day series
With lots of followers who might not have seen our events when Twitter was a thing, we just launched @cyclingelectric.bsky.social's 2025 Demo series. We will have test ride events in Bath, Leeds & twice in London this year. Tickets are now on sale: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycling...
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