2008/08/19: Deloitte&Sailors’Society Cycle 2008

Southampton based charity the Sailors’ Society are holding a charity cycle event on Sunday 5th October. Starting and finishing on the waterfront at Mayflower Park, with an optional cycle tour through the docks, the event offers something for everyone with three routes to cater for all ability levels – 10, 25 and 45 miles. The route will be fully marshaled and there will be an array of entertainment and catering at Mayflower Park throughout the day.

We hope to enter a team from Southampton Cycling Campaign - if you would be interested in joining in, please email chairman@southamptoncyclingcampaign.org.uk or discuss it at the next meeting on 8th September.

Sailor’s Society webpage

2008/08/19: Summer News

During Bike Week we had several pleasant rides. It’s always good to find new cycle routes or cycling routes. Here we are in Hamble after following the splendid route from Woolston along Weston Shore and through Victoria Country Park. more here

There was also a good showing of bikes at a BBQ in Hythe. Below are three cycling campaigners investigating Brompton’s folding mechanism:

more here

more summer updates shortly!

2008/06/30: Test Valley Cycling Strategy request for comments

A draft Cycle Strategy and Network Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been produced for the Test Valley area (Chilworth, Romsey, Chandler’s Ford, up to Andover). Formal public consultation period lasts until 11th July 2008.

You can view the documents on the website at http://www.testvalley.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=8038, in particular the supplementary planning document here [pdf]. There are also maps of cycle routes in Andover and the Southern Test Valley.

Have a read of the document and email planning@testvalley.gov.uk with your views.

2008/05/22: Highways and byways—Tebourba Way

* Millbrook Roundabout -
- work is ahead of schedule
- but the next stage is weather-dependent
- some of the roads will to be closed over the next few weeks for surfacing
- View details here [pdf]

* Two proposed schemes on Tebourba Way:
1. Pedestrian crossing at Oakley Road junction.
View proposal [pdf]
Send feedback or ask questions to Mr HC Hii by 13 June:
Direct dial: 023 80834529
Fax: 023 80833981
Email: hc.hii@outhampton.gov.uk

2. Pedestrian crossing with Toucan at Romsey Road
View proposal [pdf]
Send feedback or ask questions to Mr HC Hii by 13 June:
Direct dial: 023 80834529
Fax: 023 80833981
Email: hc.hii@outhampton.gov.uk

They would particularly welcome feedback from cyclists as there is to be a toucan crossing.

2008/05/22: Bank holiday weekend

Bike Workshop, Saturday

This weekend at Chamberlayne Leisure Centre (Weston), Natalie Gedhill of Southampton StreetTread is running a free Bike Workshop:

* From 10:30 til 13:00 there will be a bike doctor who will be available
to check, fix, repair bikes, at no labour cost.

* At 12:00 there will be a free bike skills course for 8 to 15 year olds.

* At 14:00 there will be a free led bike ride from Weston Shore (public
car park on Weston Lane) round Royal Victoria Country Park and back.
(For adults only. Must be confident cycling on the road. Must bring a
safe, working bike).

Bring your bikes and helmets! Limited spaces available at each of the
events. Registration for the events is from 10:30 at the StreetTread
area, to the right of the Leisure Centre building.

Kids cycle training

Dilys of CycleWise cycle training is running half-term cycle training courses:
* When: Mon Tues & Wed 26, 27, 28 May
3 sessions : 6.5 hours
* Where: Shirley, Southampton

* Cost: £42. includes :
National Standard Certificate + Report of achievement
More here [word doc][pdf]

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A recent BBC article said that four out of five children are banned from cycling to school by their parents … but cycle training would make them feel more reassured about their child cycling without any adult supervision. This half term could be your opportunity to increase your children’s skills and confidence!