York Cycle

If you’re interested in genuine, informed, interesting and collegiate discussions about cities and urbanism, Bluesky is the place to be.

The starter packs prepared by my colleague Brent, like the one below, are a great way to get into the conversation.

A portion of the Strøget pedestrian street in Copenhagen that widens into a grand people-place.

One of the most successful pedestrian streets in the world, the Strøget in Copenhagen, was filled with cars until a 2 year pedestrianization pilot project in 1962. The opposition argued “no cars means no business,” but the street has been a massive retail success, the city’s busiest shopping street.

Cover of book Curbing Traffic shows an illustration of a Dutch street lined with trees, people and bicycles

#BookClub 🙂
'Benefits that result from curbing traffic result in a city that is: child-friendly, connected, trusting, feminist, quiet, therapeutic, accessible, prosperous, resilient, age-friendly.
..understand consequences that building for cars has had on communities (of all sizes).'
#ActiveTravel

Now let's see some long-term significant London-level investment in cycling infrastructure across the country, especially here in flat York where most places can be reached within a 20min cycle. Cycling can improve public health, boost local economy and reduce pollution. Better for people & planet!

River Ouse in York at 2.95 metres and falling steadily today. Levels expected to be around 2.50 metres by midnight 🐁

An info leaflet advising to double lock your bicycle using two different types of lock if possible one of them a D-lock and showing a drawing of a bike at a bike stand locked twice through the frame and wheels

A chance to get your bike security marked, get advice on #BikeTheft share your concerns with police, and meet us!
SAT 14 FEB 1200-1400 York Castle Museum with North Yorkshire Police 👍

The New Earswick Snakes are back! The Bootham Stray Sausages have returned! More tectonic activity on the Rowntree/Clifton plate boundary has squashed up the filler put in the summer cracks to form perilous extrusions. Take care folks. Authorities have been informed.

Uh-oh, seems the strange snake of New Earswick has returned! Take care on the local cycle paths..
Thanks to Rob for the update!

Confirmed: Non-Driving Infrastructure Creates 'Induced Demand,' Too — Streetsblog USA Widening a highway to cure congestion is like losing weight by buying bigger pants — but thanks to the same principle of "induced demand," adding bike paths and train lines to cure climate actually wo...

The data is in: bike infrastructure follows the logic of induced demand just as car infrastructure does. If you build it, they will come. 🚲🚲🚲
(Also fun to see a graphic from @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social in a US-based blog discussing a UK-based study.)
usa.streetsblog.org/2026/01/09/c...

Joseph (committee) Chats to passing cyclists after dark on Rougier St

A QR code and link on a flyer saying 'Support better buses in York - takes 10 minutes!

Big thanks to committee members Joseph (pictured) & Michael for getting people to do the consultation on Rougier Street.
**ENDS 12 JAN**
ycc.bike/rougier-rt

More members = stronger case to reduce traffic and create safer #RoomToRide

We are calling for the project to have a 20mph speed limit.

merry Xmas written above a cartoon technically accurate drawing of a bicycle loaded with presents against a snowy backdrop.

Merry Xmas to all cyclists in #York and around! In 2026 join us for many more social rides, meetings, talks, community and recruiting events, #MassBikeRide events to help grow York's cycling network, and boost pressure for #SafeRoutesToSchool #RoomToRide for everyone! 🎄🎁🎅☃️✌️
linktr.ee/yorkcycle

YouTube video by Cycling Groningen No Room for Cyclists on Grote Markt?

This video is from my friend and ex-York resident who has now returned to her native Nederlands. It has many parallels with York and other small cities in the UK which people might find interesting. People+cyclists+cars - can they co-exist?
@yorkcycle.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4V0...

Impression of how the new bridge could look. Corten steel appearing structure with grey metal sides

We are in favour of proposals for a new pedestrian & cycle bridge at Wilton Rise.

Consultation open until THU 18 DEC and can be accessed on the York Planning Access site under reference 25/02252/FUL

yorkcyclecampaign.bike/2025/12/15/p...

In-between tour groups, we had coffee and chat at Spark:York CIC where it's cosy warm under the covers inside

One of the walking tour groups en route to check out the Rougier St Bus Priority route

We attended a York Climate Commission walking tour of Rougier St bus priority route.

Members and people from other groups had insightful discussions about how changes might work.

Consultation closes JAN 12: www.york.gov.uk/news/article...

#cycling #sustainabletransport #publictransport

Photo of purple man on his bike holding stuffed toys he was collecting for children in Syria. Captions say he had great fun on his bike, raised a lot of money for worthy causes and made a lot of people smile

Get on your bikes this week!
Wear something purple if you have it! Whatever you wear, take a moment to go slow and enjoy it, even half as much as York's most notorious cyclist did! #PurpleMan #PurplePedal

Sat Dec 6th Explore the 'Rougier Route' a better way through York Walk / wheel to see proposed traffic changes.Understand how might affect you, on bus,/bike/ car. Also see ourbigconversation.york.gov.uk

York Climate Commission Transport Group host a walking tour of the proposer bus corridor. Sign-up below - meet at Spark York, walk to site, talk about the plans, see locations, spot pros & cons so we can give a full response to the consultation (ends JAN 12)
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sat-dec-6t...

preview of blog page shows visualisations of the bridge

This local blog nicely sums up a bit of positive news for walking & cycling access from Holgate to York Central
- another brand new, safe route! 😃👏
westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/01/%...
#ActiveTravel #Cycling #CyclingCity

What a great AGM last Friday!

If you want to meet more cyclists, come to a variety of great events, be part of some brilliant bike rides - JOIN

Together, let's make #York a #CyclingCity 🙌

yorkcyclecampaign.bike

Music: High Notes
Musician: Marscott (from Audiio)

Members! Come to the AGM for a roundup of 2025, and some cycle stories from fellow members - sign-up to attend via
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/york-cycle... 😉

Cartoon hand holding megaphone from which a speech bubble is saying 'vote!'

If you're a member you need to VOTE BY NOON FRIDAY 21 NOV! Check email for your ballot, voter guide, candidate biographies, statements, and photos, constitution changes.

Your ballot is unique to you. Any probs email at yorkcyclecampaign@gmail.com

Happy cycling 😉

vintage scene of a man and woman on a tandem in Victorian winter clothing with Xmas presents in their front basket and the man is holding one up. The women is holding a miniature Xmas tree. Text on the bottom reads York cycle Xmas market bike parking. The woman is saying, wunt that good, Fred? and he replies It were reight good, Sally

Xmas Market!🎅
Don't get stuck in traffic or on a bus. Beat #BikeTheft park FREE by York Minster 😉

Encourage #ActiveTravel reduce traffic - staffed #BikeParking at York Minster Refectory

OPEN:
1600-1900
THU 13 NOV & FRI 14 NOV
1000-1700
SAT 15 NOV & SUN 16 NOV
SAT 22 NOV & SUN 23 NOV

One of York’s worst streets for potholes gets a smooth makeover

Great to see a very busy cycle route getting a vast improvement - this road was like the surface of the moon!
yorkmix.com/one-of-yorks...
#ActiveTravel #Cycling #SafeRoutesToSchool

Cyclists blurred as they pass and head onto millennium bridge in York as night falls. Their bikes are covered in different coloured lights. The sky is a dramatic dark blue and grey with black silhouettes of trees. The grass in the foreground is littered with fallen leaves and illuminated by the passing cyclists

WIN £50 to spend at Cycle Heaven for the BEST-LIT BIKE!!
We hope you had a fabulous time if you joined us on the #GlowRide
We were SO excited we forgot 😏to choose a winner🏅 🚲🎉😱
DM us a photo [or post it in the comments on this photo on FB] and we'll choose a winner on FRI 31 OCT!!

Route map

✨GLOW RIDE✨
Ride starts 1830 York Barbican. Please follow marshal instructions, stay together in one 'bus', ride responsibly.
All riders should have lights, as legally required, and light yourselves up! We'll have some freebie stuff 😀
#RoomToGlow #RoomToRide #ActiveTravel #MassBikeRide #GlowRide

Let's glow! In glowing white letters above a women cyclist dressed in everyday winter weather clothes and across the middle the words 'it's Glow Ride time!'

✨ York Barbican 18:15 for 1830 set-off #RightToGlow #GlowRide ✨🙌

For safer cycling at night, esp. for women.
Ride approx 40mins - route update soon!

AFTER RIDE:
Free bike marking
Best-lit bike judging for a £50 Cycle Heaven voucher!

#MyRideOurRight #CyclingUK #MassBikeRide #ActiveTravel

✨ LESS THEN A WEEK TO GO until our #RightToGlow #GlowRide for safer cycling, esp. for women.

WED 22 OCT
📍 York Barbican
⏰ 1815 | Ride approx 30mins
🥳 BEST DRESSED BIKE £50 to spend at Cycle Heaven
.. other ride freebies! 🥳👏
📸 BEST PHOTO OP - check socials after!
#MyRideOurRight #CyclingUK

What’s the future for cycle infrastructure in York? We were grateful for Councillor Kate Ravilious (Executive Member for Transport), accompanied by transport officers Tom Horner and Greg Morgan, for talking to members about highways maintenance and …

Cllr Kate Ravilious (Exec. Member for Transport), & colleagues talked to us about highways maintenance & sustainable travel improvement.

They explained their approach to #ActiveTravel and broader aspirations for sustainable transport to be an easy choice..
yorkcyclecampaign.bike/2025/10/13/w...

Begins at 1930 should be done by 2100 but you can nip out early if you need to 😉

Hundreds of bikes parked at Monks Cross Stadium on match day

TONIGHT! Member's event at Cycle Heaven - an update from Kate Ravilious on City of York Council transport plans, and answering your questions about cycle policy in York and upcoming projects..
#ActiveTravel

Transport professionals and York Cycle members mingle at a pre-conference get together

In July this year, #York welcomed the #ActiveCity conference - people came from all over the country to share their experience and advice on making communities happier & healthier by prioritising walking & #cycling..

yorkcyclecampaign.bike/2025/07/14/a...

#ActiveTravel

Join the #BikeBus movement!!

In this exciting online event we learn from the Green Schools Project and Sustrans about the benefits of Bike Buses for fun #ActiveTravel and #SafeRoutesToSchools
Perfect for anyone interested in promoting safe #SustainableTravel

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bike-buses...