Cycle Chesterfield
@cyclechesterfield.org
Advocates for cyclists in Chesterfield, Derbyshire and the surrounding areas.
Find out more at: https://cyclechesterfield.org/
Find out more at: https://cyclechesterfield.org/
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Cycle Chesterfield
@cyclechesterfield.org
· Nov 17
Hello BlueSky 👋
We are Cycle Chesterfield - a community group advocating for cyclists in and around Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Our mission:
✅ Encourage people to get on their bikes
✅ Campaign for safe & accessible bike routes
✅ Promote cycling as a fun and sustainable way to get around
We are Cycle Chesterfield - a community group advocating for cyclists in and around Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Our mission:
✅ Encourage people to get on their bikes
✅ Campaign for safe & accessible bike routes
✅ Promote cycling as a fun and sustainable way to get around
Ten days of rides, talks, and good times on two wheels — with something for everyone.
🌞 The weather’s looking kind, the routes are ready, and we’d love for you to join us.
Come ride with us and discover the joy of cycling around Chesterfield
👉 Full programme at cyclechesterfield.org/festival25
🌞 The weather’s looking kind, the routes are ready, and we’d love for you to join us.
Come ride with us and discover the joy of cycling around Chesterfield
👉 Full programme at cyclechesterfield.org/festival25
July 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Ten days of rides, talks, and good times on two wheels — with something for everyone.
🌞 The weather’s looking kind, the routes are ready, and we’d love for you to join us.
Come ride with us and discover the joy of cycling around Chesterfield
👉 Full programme at cyclechesterfield.org/festival25
🌞 The weather’s looking kind, the routes are ready, and we’d love for you to join us.
Come ride with us and discover the joy of cycling around Chesterfield
👉 Full programme at cyclechesterfield.org/festival25
Happy to see that this includes the East Midlands. Looking forward to see what comes of it and how we can help.
NEW: 12 of England’s 13 regional mayors* have signed up to develop a “national active travel network”, based initially on safer routes to schools. This includes Labour mayors, and two Tories *and* Reform’s Luke Campbell. Are the transport culture wars over?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Twelve of England’s regional mayors back plan to create ‘national active travel network’
Exclusive: Unprecedented move to focus initially on helping children to walk, cycle or scoot to school safely
www.theguardian.com
July 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Happy to see that this includes the East Midlands. Looking forward to see what comes of it and how we can help.
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As promised, my written evidence is now on the @cityinfinity.bsky.social website blog. It has also been acknowledged by Parliamentary support.
I hope you understand why I have unusually disabled replies.
cityinfinity.co.uk/2025/06/30/b...
I hope you understand why I have unusually disabled replies.
cityinfinity.co.uk/2025/06/30/b...
June 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
As promised, my written evidence is now on the @cityinfinity.bsky.social website blog. It has also been acknowledged by Parliamentary support.
I hope you understand why I have unusually disabled replies.
cityinfinity.co.uk/2025/06/30/b...
I hope you understand why I have unusually disabled replies.
cityinfinity.co.uk/2025/06/30/b...
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Good article from @adamtranter.bsky.social about today's spending review news on active travel spending: it's lower than we need to deliver against targets, and lower than it was pre-Sunak, BUT at least it's multi-year.
www.fusion-media.co.uk/blog/spendin...
www.fusion-media.co.uk/blog/spendin...
Opinion: There’s new money for active travel, but is it enough? — Fusion Media
The 2025 Spending Review brought a number of significant announcements for transport, and in a welcome change, walking and cycling weren’t left out, writes F usion CEO Adam Tranter.
www.fusion-media.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Good article from @adamtranter.bsky.social about today's spending review news on active travel spending: it's lower than we need to deliver against targets, and lower than it was pre-Sunak, BUT at least it's multi-year.
www.fusion-media.co.uk/blog/spendin...
www.fusion-media.co.uk/blog/spendin...
Nice to see Chesterfield recommended. We should point out that we don't just have amazing access to the countryside, some good car-free options and a walking festival, but we also have a cycling festival about to enter its third year!
www.cyclechesterfield.org/festival25/
www.cyclechesterfield.org/festival25/
What makes a place truly feel like home?
From stunning nature to close-knit communities, explore the happiest places to live across Britain in our special supplement.
Out today with The Guardian.
From stunning nature to close-knit communities, explore the happiest places to live across Britain in our special supplement.
Out today with The Guardian.
May 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Nice to see Chesterfield recommended. We should point out that we don't just have amazing access to the countryside, some good car-free options and a walking festival, but we also have a cycling festival about to enter its third year!
www.cyclechesterfield.org/festival25/
www.cyclechesterfield.org/festival25/
The Chesterfield–Staveley Regeneration Route threatens to carve through beautiful canal-side countryside. But there is a better way. One that protects the canal, supports new homes, and improves sustainable travel for all. 🚶🚲🚆
May 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Chesterfield–Staveley Regeneration Route threatens to carve through beautiful canal-side countryside. But there is a better way. One that protects the canal, supports new homes, and improves sustainable travel for all. 🚶🚲🚆
Chesterfield Cycle Festival 2025 will be between the 4th and 13th July. There will be rides every day. Save the dates! More details coming soon. 🚲
April 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Chesterfield Cycle Festival 2025 will be between the 4th and 13th July. There will be rides every day. Save the dates! More details coming soon. 🚲
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💙 #BlueMonday is a myth! Created in 2004 as a PR stunt, it has no scientific basis—even its creator has apologised for coining the term.
What matters is prioritising your mental well-being every day, and cycling is a brilliant way to do that. Learn more at cyclinguk.org/blue-monday
What matters is prioritising your mental well-being every day, and cycling is a brilliant way to do that. Learn more at cyclinguk.org/blue-monday
How cycling can improve your mental health
The third Monday in January has been dubbed ‘Blue Monday’ – the most depressing day of the year – but mental-health experts agree that the idea of one day being universally more depressing is nonsense...
cyclinguk.org
January 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
💙 #BlueMonday is a myth! Created in 2004 as a PR stunt, it has no scientific basis—even its creator has apologised for coining the term.
What matters is prioritising your mental well-being every day, and cycling is a brilliant way to do that. Learn more at cyclinguk.org/blue-monday
What matters is prioritising your mental well-being every day, and cycling is a brilliant way to do that. Learn more at cyclinguk.org/blue-monday
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I think we can change the world by having protected bike lanes and secure bike parking everywhere.
January 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I think we can change the world by having protected bike lanes and secure bike parking everywhere.
🚲 Thrilled to share: Inkersall’s new housing development now connects directly to the Trans-Pennine Trail! Handy for cycling into Staveley, Markham Vale or further afield into Chesterfield or Sheffield.
January 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🚲 Thrilled to share: Inkersall’s new housing development now connects directly to the Trans-Pennine Trail! Handy for cycling into Staveley, Markham Vale or further afield into Chesterfield or Sheffield.
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Cycling is 10 times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities and 100 times more fun.
Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities
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.
theconversation.com
November 23, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Cycling is 10 times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities and 100 times more fun.
The official opening of the new Trans-Pennine Trail bridge over the Chesterfield Canal in Staveley today!
The first (officially) cycling across were a group of children from Hollingwood Primary School. It was also good to see @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social there on a bike!
The first (officially) cycling across were a group of children from Hollingwood Primary School. It was also good to see @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social there on a bike!
December 6, 2024 at 9:45 PM
The official opening of the new Trans-Pennine Trail bridge over the Chesterfield Canal in Staveley today!
The first (officially) cycling across were a group of children from Hollingwood Primary School. It was also good to see @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social there on a bike!
The first (officially) cycling across were a group of children from Hollingwood Primary School. It was also good to see @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social there on a bike!
It's our Christmas Social on Saturday - 7pm at Brampton Brewery Bar on Chatsworth Road Business Park. We'll have the author Carina Humberstone as a guest speaker
Feel free to bring nibbles. Carina's books and Brampton's beers will be available, and bikes can be brought indoors.
Feel free to bring nibbles. Carina's books and Brampton's beers will be available, and bikes can be brought indoors.
December 5, 2024 at 1:05 PM
It's our Christmas Social on Saturday - 7pm at Brampton Brewery Bar on Chatsworth Road Business Park. We'll have the author Carina Humberstone as a guest speaker
Feel free to bring nibbles. Carina's books and Brampton's beers will be available, and bikes can be brought indoors.
Feel free to bring nibbles. Carina's books and Brampton's beers will be available, and bikes can be brought indoors.
Have your input on the new Integrated National Transport Strategy. I'd suggest building more safe cycling routes and more secure cycle parking should feature highly :)
November 28, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Have your input on the new Integrated National Transport Strategy. I'd suggest building more safe cycling routes and more secure cycle parking should feature highly :)
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Trail or rail? The Peak District National Park is proposing to safeguard two popular trails purely for recreation, rather than railway reinstatement, securing their future for cycling, walking and wheeling.
To make the change, you need to have your say!
www.peaksandpuddles.com/blog/2024/11...
To make the change, you need to have your say!
www.peaksandpuddles.com/blog/2024/11...
Monsal Trail could be safeguarded by new Peak District Local Plan
Safeguarding the multi-user Monsal and Longdendale trails purely for recreation, rather than railway reinstatement, is proposed as part of the Peak District
www.peaksandpuddles.com
November 20, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Trail or rail? The Peak District National Park is proposing to safeguard two popular trails purely for recreation, rather than railway reinstatement, securing their future for cycling, walking and wheeling.
To make the change, you need to have your say!
www.peaksandpuddles.com/blog/2024/11...
To make the change, you need to have your say!
www.peaksandpuddles.com/blog/2024/11...
Some really interesting pointers here on what to do when introducing an LTN
Oh gosh I have much to say on this topic, I should write it all up.
We lost our trial LTN due to a vigorous anti-campaign and a catalogue of errors on the part of Manchester City Council. It was magnificent, and was almost entirely removed after 6 months…
We lost our trial LTN due to a vigorous anti-campaign and a catalogue of errors on the part of Manchester City Council. It was magnificent, and was almost entirely removed after 6 months…
November 21, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Some really interesting pointers here on what to do when introducing an LTN
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Welcome PDNP to Bsky!
I’m trying to succinctly put together some sustainable travel tips for responding to this Local Plan Review. (Currently failing on the succinctly.) It might seem boring but if you love the Monsal Trail and dislike car-parking over the Peak, it’s a big deal.
I’m trying to succinctly put together some sustainable travel tips for responding to this Local Plan Review. (Currently failing on the succinctly.) It might seem boring but if you love the Monsal Trail and dislike car-parking over the Peak, it’s a big deal.
What matters most to you about the #PeakDistrict?
From landscapes to business, climate change and nature, to housing and public transport the Local Plan is your way to have a say in the future of our National Park.
Submit your feedback online...
👉 peakdistrict.gov.uk/localplan
From landscapes to business, climate change and nature, to housing and public transport the Local Plan is your way to have a say in the future of our National Park.
Submit your feedback online...
👉 peakdistrict.gov.uk/localplan
November 20, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Welcome PDNP to Bsky!
I’m trying to succinctly put together some sustainable travel tips for responding to this Local Plan Review. (Currently failing on the succinctly.) It might seem boring but if you love the Monsal Trail and dislike car-parking over the Peak, it’s a big deal.
I’m trying to succinctly put together some sustainable travel tips for responding to this Local Plan Review. (Currently failing on the succinctly.) It might seem boring but if you love the Monsal Trail and dislike car-parking over the Peak, it’s a big deal.
It's funny because it's true 😂
New Build Cycle Lane Checklist.
Round the Back✅
Not Overlooked✅
Intermittent Lighting✅
Excludes those who wouldn’t feel safe✅
Circumnavigates the development - the Jules Verne test✅
Not Direct✅
Shitty afterthought, behind parking, vehicle access & fucking bin lorries ✅
Round the Back✅
Not Overlooked✅
Intermittent Lighting✅
Excludes those who wouldn’t feel safe✅
Circumnavigates the development - the Jules Verne test✅
Not Direct✅
Shitty afterthought, behind parking, vehicle access & fucking bin lorries ✅
November 19, 2024 at 11:53 AM
It's funny because it's true 😂
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Good news from Cop29 – @chrisboardman.bsky.social has launched new guidance to help deliver school streets. I LOVE our local scheme and they can make such a big difference – but there’s a lot of misinformation out there, so it’s great that councils now have this resource. www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government guidelines to make school runs happier, healthier and greener
New guidance will help to design activity into our neighbourhoods and reduce congestion on the roads during school run times.
www.gov.uk
November 19, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Good news from Cop29 – @chrisboardman.bsky.social has launched new guidance to help deliver school streets. I LOVE our local scheme and they can make such a big difference – but there’s a lot of misinformation out there, so it’s great that councils now have this resource. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Watch the presentation “Active travel: a people-powered panacea?” by @activetraveleng.bsky.social
It will be live at COP29 tomorrow, *Tuesday*, 08:30 GMT.
Please spread the word and share the link youtube.com/live/zT3Egi1...
It will be live at COP29 tomorrow, *Tuesday*, 08:30 GMT.
Please spread the word and share the link youtube.com/live/zT3Egi1...
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November 18, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Watch the presentation “Active travel: a people-powered panacea?” by @activetraveleng.bsky.social
It will be live at COP29 tomorrow, *Tuesday*, 08:30 GMT.
Please spread the word and share the link youtube.com/live/zT3Egi1...
It will be live at COP29 tomorrow, *Tuesday*, 08:30 GMT.
Please spread the word and share the link youtube.com/live/zT3Egi1...
🚴♂️Happy to share that a new bike path was officially opened at Markham Vale this week.
This route links Markham Vale with Seymour Link Road and connects to:
➡️ Bolsover hill & the Stockley Trail
➡️ Clowne Greenway
➡️ The Trans-Pennine Trail
It works well for commuters and leisure rides
This route links Markham Vale with Seymour Link Road and connects to:
➡️ Bolsover hill & the Stockley Trail
➡️ Clowne Greenway
➡️ The Trans-Pennine Trail
It works well for commuters and leisure rides
November 17, 2024 at 8:55 PM
🚴♂️Happy to share that a new bike path was officially opened at Markham Vale this week.
This route links Markham Vale with Seymour Link Road and connects to:
➡️ Bolsover hill & the Stockley Trail
➡️ Clowne Greenway
➡️ The Trans-Pennine Trail
It works well for commuters and leisure rides
This route links Markham Vale with Seymour Link Road and connects to:
➡️ Bolsover hill & the Stockley Trail
➡️ Clowne Greenway
➡️ The Trans-Pennine Trail
It works well for commuters and leisure rides
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The All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking have put out a call for evidence for the Active Travel and Social Justice Inquiry.
Full details at appgcw.org/2024/11/12/a...
The 6 questions they particularly want evidence on are:
1/n
Full details at appgcw.org/2024/11/12/a...
The 6 questions they particularly want evidence on are:
1/n
Active Travel and Social Justice inquiry - All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking
Call for evidence deadline is 16th December 2024
appgcw.org
November 17, 2024 at 12:32 PM
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking have put out a call for evidence for the Active Travel and Social Justice Inquiry.
Full details at appgcw.org/2024/11/12/a...
The 6 questions they particularly want evidence on are:
1/n
Full details at appgcw.org/2024/11/12/a...
The 6 questions they particularly want evidence on are:
1/n
Hello BlueSky 👋
We are Cycle Chesterfield - a community group advocating for cyclists in and around Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Our mission:
✅ Encourage people to get on their bikes
✅ Campaign for safe & accessible bike routes
✅ Promote cycling as a fun and sustainable way to get around
We are Cycle Chesterfield - a community group advocating for cyclists in and around Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Our mission:
✅ Encourage people to get on their bikes
✅ Campaign for safe & accessible bike routes
✅ Promote cycling as a fun and sustainable way to get around
November 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Hello BlueSky 👋
We are Cycle Chesterfield - a community group advocating for cyclists in and around Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Our mission:
✅ Encourage people to get on their bikes
✅ Campaign for safe & accessible bike routes
✅ Promote cycling as a fun and sustainable way to get around
We are Cycle Chesterfield - a community group advocating for cyclists in and around Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Our mission:
✅ Encourage people to get on their bikes
✅ Campaign for safe & accessible bike routes
✅ Promote cycling as a fun and sustainable way to get around