Owler Nook
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When wanting to safely cycle to work gets really out of hand.
Stockport and Manchester.
Stockport and Manchester.
Any thoughts on why last week's figures were so low? I don't think it was school half term, and there's nothing listed on the university calendars.
On Monday 10th November 2025 there were 3,029 cyclists northbound and 2,660 cyclists southbound.
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Any thoughts on why last week's figures were so low? I don't think it was school half term, and there's nothing listed on the university calendars.
Withholding judgement till I've had chance to properly look over these plans, but initial impressions are not great.
Second, 'Stockport Town Centre West' – a series of routes linking Travis Brow to Adswood via the new Town Centre West area and Edgeley.
Deadline 7 December.
Deadline 7 December.
Stockport Town Centre West – Active Travel
- Stockport Metropolitan Borough Citizen Space
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and NHS Stockport CCG
consultation.stockport.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Withholding judgement till I've had chance to properly look over these plans, but initial impressions are not great.
More shared space.
There are two active travel consultations currently under way.
First, 'Chester Road Highway Improvements' – a shared path from the Poynton Bypass to Bridal Road in Woodford.
Deadline 30 November.
First, 'Chester Road Highway Improvements' – a shared path from the Poynton Bypass to Bridal Road in Woodford.
Deadline 30 November.
Chester Road Highway Improvements
- Stockport Metropolitan Borough Citizen Space
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and NHS Stockport CCG
consultation.stockport.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
More shared space.
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The ”upgrade” to junction 11 on the M5 is going to cost £363mn
(fuck knows where the money goes) and is going ahead
Reopening the Stonehouse station on the Birmingham / Bristol line would cost around £25mn but trying to get it funded is impossible
(fuck knows where the money goes) and is going ahead
Reopening the Stonehouse station on the Birmingham / Bristol line would cost around £25mn but trying to get it funded is impossible
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The ”upgrade” to junction 11 on the M5 is going to cost £363mn
(fuck knows where the money goes) and is going ahead
Reopening the Stonehouse station on the Birmingham / Bristol line would cost around £25mn but trying to get it funded is impossible
(fuck knows where the money goes) and is going ahead
Reopening the Stonehouse station on the Birmingham / Bristol line would cost around £25mn but trying to get it funded is impossible
Great to see this motion on 20mph in Stockport. In the past few years I've heard some frankly misleading statements from officers on this matter, and there is no acknowledgement that a bit-by-bit approach is less effective and much more expensive.
Follow Manchester's lead.
Follow Manchester's lead.
Plan for 20mph limits on ‘all residential streets’ goes under microscope
A meeting is being held in the town hall.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Great to see this motion on 20mph in Stockport. In the past few years I've heard some frankly misleading statements from officers on this matter, and there is no acknowledgement that a bit-by-bit approach is less effective and much more expensive.
Follow Manchester's lead.
Follow Manchester's lead.
Listening to NPR and wincing at the pronunciation errors when talking about Serbian and Bosnian places.
Does NPR not have a pronunciation unit?
Does NPR not have a pronunciation unit?
November 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Listening to NPR and wincing at the pronunciation errors when talking about Serbian and Bosnian places.
Does NPR not have a pronunciation unit?
Does NPR not have a pronunciation unit?
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Back in 2020, Stockport Council consulted on a walking and cycling scheme along (or occasionally parallel to) the A34. It was a mixed bag, but local campaigners supported it with several caveats.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
November 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Back in 2020, Stockport Council consulted on a walking and cycling scheme along (or occasionally parallel to) the A34. It was a mixed bag, but local campaigners supported it with several caveats.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
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No trains running today so just a casual 50km back from Manchester to Pendle. Only took 2h30 which I thought was quite good.
Thank god for eBikes!
Thank god for eBikes!
November 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
No trains running today so just a casual 50km back from Manchester to Pendle. Only took 2h30 which I thought was quite good.
Thank god for eBikes!
Thank god for eBikes!
Back in 2020, Stockport Council consulted on a walking and cycling scheme along (or occasionally parallel to) the A34. It was a mixed bag, but local campaigners supported it with several caveats.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
November 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Back in 2020, Stockport Council consulted on a walking and cycling scheme along (or occasionally parallel to) the A34. It was a mixed bag, but local campaigners supported it with several caveats.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
Stockport loves shared space. Nobody else does. Stop doing it, Stockport.
November 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Stockport loves shared space. Nobody else does. Stop doing it, Stockport.
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I'm on research leave for the first half of 2026. I'd like to use some of that to do some of the reading I'd love to but never have time or head space.
I'd love your recommendations of books/papers you think I should be looking at.
Cycling/Active Travel especially, but also devolution/local govt.
I'd love your recommendations of books/papers you think I should be looking at.
Cycling/Active Travel especially, but also devolution/local govt.
October 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I'm on research leave for the first half of 2026. I'd like to use some of that to do some of the reading I'd love to but never have time or head space.
I'd love your recommendations of books/papers you think I should be looking at.
Cycling/Active Travel especially, but also devolution/local govt.
I'd love your recommendations of books/papers you think I should be looking at.
Cycling/Active Travel especially, but also devolution/local govt.
It's gonna be a Stockport-heavy day, for which I offer my apologies.
November 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
It's gonna be a Stockport-heavy day, for which I offer my apologies.
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Today we rode to demand safer streets for women cycling in winter.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
November 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Today we rode to demand safer streets for women cycling in winter.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
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Can anyone experienced with North Manchester/East Lancs cycling help me with a rough route from the city centre to Burnley? No trains tomorrow...
November 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Can anyone experienced with North Manchester/East Lancs cycling help me with a rough route from the city centre to Burnley? No trains tomorrow...
One does not simply turn on Google Workspace 2-step verification.
November 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
One does not simply turn on Google Workspace 2-step verification.
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Car brand BYD's new SUV ad pokes fun at people walking and cycling, comparing them to Horse & Carts.
It joins a long list of car ads that sell a false promise of convenience and aspiration while punching down at sustainable transport modes.
So I made it a bit more realistic...
It joins a long list of car ads that sell a false promise of convenience and aspiration while punching down at sustainable transport modes.
So I made it a bit more realistic...
November 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Car brand BYD's new SUV ad pokes fun at people walking and cycling, comparing them to Horse & Carts.
It joins a long list of car ads that sell a false promise of convenience and aspiration while punching down at sustainable transport modes.
So I made it a bit more realistic...
It joins a long list of car ads that sell a false promise of convenience and aspiration while punching down at sustainable transport modes.
So I made it a bit more realistic...
Nowt like bumping into an old colleague when you're soaked through with sweat.
November 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Nowt like bumping into an old colleague when you're soaked through with sweat.
Train home from Reddish North cancelled. Now if only there was a safe cycling route home that wasn't a muddy mess for half the year.
November 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Train home from Reddish North cancelled. Now if only there was a safe cycling route home that wasn't a muddy mess for half the year.
Sad to report that the queues at La Choquette Didsbury still haven't mastered not blocking the exit.
November 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Sad to report that the queues at La Choquette Didsbury still haven't mastered not blocking the exit.
Straight to jail for Pat Karney.
November 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Straight to jail for Pat Karney.
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As a condition of this development, the junction of Middlewood St / Ordsall Ln / Hampson St is due to be simplified and converted to a cyclops, along with a new bus gate on Ordsall Lane.
November 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
As a condition of this development, the junction of Middlewood St / Ordsall Ln / Hampson St is due to be simplified and converted to a cyclops, along with a new bus gate on Ordsall Lane.
Transport decarbonisation, what's that?
Govt scraps all electrification investment. Midland Main Line to stay forever diesel Leicester Nottingham Derby Sheffield. Hugely embarrassing and inexplicable
www.ft.com/content/5ecd...
www.ft.com/content/5ecd...
UK transport secretary says full electrification of railways ‘not affordable right now’
Heidi Alexander says focus will be on other projects such as HS2
www.ft.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Transport decarbonisation, what's that?
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⛔️ Peak Forest Canal: vital towpath cycle route closed for many weeks south of Marple
Maps, tips, problems, end date. 👇
Maps, tips, problems, end date. 👇
Peak Forest Canal: vital towpath cycle route closed
A complete closure of the Peak Forest Canal towpath south of Marple is in place for many weeks ahead, blocking a vital safe route for cycling between
www.peaksandpuddles.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
⛔️ Peak Forest Canal: vital towpath cycle route closed for many weeks south of Marple
Maps, tips, problems, end date. 👇
Maps, tips, problems, end date. 👇
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Car culture is wild. Coz wdym the M&S Christmas advert is celebrating a huge traffic jam (which generally means a very serious, often fatal collision) and promoting people exit their cars on the motorway.
November 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Car culture is wild. Coz wdym the M&S Christmas advert is celebrating a huge traffic jam (which generally means a very serious, often fatal collision) and promoting people exit their cars on the motorway.