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Report from the ‘Get Britain Cycling’ APPCG Inquiry
Author’s Foreword: Cycling on the Cusp of Greatness
I, like most professional transport planners, providers and researchers
of my generation, have grown up thinking that cycling, though worthy,
is of small significance compared with the great questions of cars,
traffic and public transport, or the universal significance of walking.
This applies, I think, equally to those who saw the future as building
roads for an unending growth in car use, and those who favoured
traffic restraint and better public transport – and even those who
cycled regularly themselves.
WE WERE WRONG.
The evidence
demonstrates quite clearly that, in the words of one witness to the
Inquiry, Andy Salkeld, of Leicester City Council, cycling is the mode of
transport ‘on the cusp of greatness’.
to read the full report, please go to http://www.cyclesouthend.co.uk/get-riding/
We are inviting feedback on this report, please email us at cyclesouthend@southend.gov.uk
TAKE A PEEK AT OUR EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TAB FOR THIS SUMMERS OPPORTUNITIES TO GET OUT AND ABOUT!
In 2008 Southend Borough Council were awarded the finance and the opportunity to become a Cycle Town for 3 years. This involved many elements of encouraging more cyclists to cycle more often in the Town.
In this time Cycle Southend helped to increase cycling by 17%.
In Summer 2011, we were again awarded more funding through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund to continue this work in addition to other sustainable transport plans for the Town.
Cycle Southend continues to organise cycling activities that offer something for everyone as well as looking at the Towns Infrastructure. Many new cycle routes in addition to Cycle maps have been developed.
From the chance to ride our mountain bike simulated North Shore track to Adult Cycle Training and guided rides.
Regular groups are advertised on the site for a chance to ride with like minded people, make friends, pick up tips etc.
Check out the Events and Activities list via the Tab above for a full list of upcoming cycling opportunites.
Most events are free, for any that do need pre booking or payments required please click the link on the events page.
The Recycle Centre renovates pre-loved bikes and then offers them at unbelievable low prices back to the public, we are also always keen to receive unwanted bikes for renovation and re-sale. See tab above for more information.
