Wolds & Humber Cycling Consultancy

22/01/2022

Great news, hopefull we may see some well thought out cyclepaths rather than just a strip of green paint.

The ex-Olympic champion will encourage more people to cycle and walk as head of Active Travel England.

15/11/2021

14/06/2021

It is remarkable how we designed our public spaces around the car. But it is utterly mind-blowing how society seems to accept that status quo!

(by Karl Jilg)

01/06/2021

Interesting article on the importance of cycling as part of city infrastructure.

Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.

28/03/2021

Sustrans big pedal is on the way. is your school involved. This is a great way to encourage healthy lifestyles from an early age. Why not ask your school to get involved.
https://youtu.be/012IJ8h3QbY
https://bigpedal.org.uk/

Sustrans Big Pedal will run for 10 days from 19 – 30 April and is open to all primary and secondary schools in the UK, including SEN schools.

21/03/2021

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/mar/18/uk-increase-in-cycling-and-walking-must-be-nurtured-says-minister

Transport minister cites £2bn fund as evidence of commitment to supporting ‘active travel’

15/12/2020

Have your say on improving cycling safety into the city.

Have your say on plans for Hessle Road.

04/12/2020

Strava could be an incredibly useful tool in terms of city planning and developing cycling infrastructure. Looks like some councils are ahead of others in using this tool.

Said to be the most data rich tool of its kind, Strava has put its services to good use in the form of the Metro platform.

01/12/2020

Interesting article on how we improve our bridleway rights and more towards reinstating lost bridleways before the 2026 deadline. https://cyclingindustry.news/comment-the-case-for-more-countryside-bike-access/?fbclid=IwAR2QL_tTf7lhpRBYA0_4UgtsQJ2mRDkCOQwTh54COD3ucs9NpyTZ-lETp4k

In today's long read Richard Peace explores the often fraught issue of rights access for bike and e-Bike riders in the countryside.

26/11/2020

Are you keen on reducing the amount of traffic in your area? By reducing traffic we improve our environment, physical and mental well-being. The lockdown showed that with less traffic on the roads people cycle more with Improved health benefits. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/20/so-you-want-to-set-up-a-low-traffic-neighbourhood-heres-where-to-start?fbclid=IwAR0xc5JbxnQnWbSQbRN0EKhafwxEyG_K--0RyE22JF6wuxuNXb7tFgVFLJA

Our guide to everything from getting council approval to winning over the critics

24/11/2020

Some great work could be done in our region by building facilities at regional transport hubs.

Drone deliveries and digital mapping for easy-to-access walking and cycling routes could soon be a reality for people living in rural areas across the UK, | BikeBiz