Category Archives: Cycling around Bath

Cycling in and around Bath and the surrounding area.

Continuation of installation of Swytchbike electric conversion kit

I tried again to assemble the kit yesterday, but I was foiled in getting the battery holder fitted on the handlebars, so I took the bike into Tom at Greenpark bike station. Tom did the last bit of the installation … Continue reading

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Cycling’s role in improving air quality in Bath

Bath’s new MP, Wera Hobhouse recently held a “Bath Briefing” and invited local representatives to give their views on congestion and pollution in Bath. Sadly there seemed not to be any experts in sustainable transport making presentations.  We do not … Continue reading

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Cycle lane not replaced

The recent student development in Green Park Road opposite Green Park saw a short length of cycle lane and an advanced stop line (ASL) for bikes removed during the development.  Even this I thought was unnecessary, but if you ride … Continue reading

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30 Mile Thursdays

Since last October a group of bike riders have been riding about 30 miles on Thursday mornings. The idea for these gentle rides came from Tony Ambrose and they are mainly for people who are not cycling club members or … Continue reading

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City Transport Strategy

Bath’s transport Strategy is now doing the rounds and will be going to Council on 13th November for approval.  I find the strategy rather disappointing.  I had high hopes for a more radical strategy when I managed to get funding … Continue reading

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New Bike Hire Scheme for Bath

Many people are familiar with the old bike hire scheme in Bath with its four sets of docking stations in the centre of Bath.  This scheme was funded for one year through the European Civitas project and has now ended. … Continue reading

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Bike Power gains changes on London Road

Cyclists were mobilised by the prospect of the London Road “Gateway” scheme of environmental improvements making conditions for people riding bikes worse.  Following a submission by Roger Houghton showing a segregated two way cycle lane on the inward bound carriageway … Continue reading

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Make our roads safe for cyclists

The petition about the worsening of cycling on the London Road has now passed 1200 and will be debated at Council on Tuesday 18th February.  However cycling representatives took the opportunity to present to Cabinet on Wednesday 12th February.  I … Continue reading

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Bath Cycle Death

This is my first post for over a month because I fell off my bike and broke my hip.  I am now recovering at home, but won’t be riding until at least the new year.  There was no-one else involved … Continue reading

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Two Tunnels Code of Conduct

A draft Code has been put together by Frank Tompson from the Two Tunnels Community Group and Jon Usher of Sustrans.  Please make your comments and suggestions for improvements to the draft  through the comments facility on this web site.  … Continue reading

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