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Bikes for Africa

Started Sep 5, 2011

Birmingham cycling strategy
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Started this discussion. Last reply by LS Mar 20, 2011.

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Heart of England Cycling Rally 19-20th May 2012 at Meriden Warwickshire

May 19, 2012 to May 20, 2012

Choose between 4 rides: 160 or 100km Audaxes, 40 or 60 km led rides on Saturday 19th. Cyclists memorial service 11am Sunday 20th. Details at ctc-heartofengland.org.ukSee More

May 17

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Forum for Birmingham Cyclists at Austin Court

May 8, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm

See flyer belowPlaces are limited, register in advance by email cycling@birmingham.gov.uk or phone 303 7249 / 7195 See More

Apr 30

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john bennett replied to Andy's discussion What is an Audax and what is a Sportive...?

"There is a great choice of 2 Audaxes starting from Meriden on Saturday 19th May. Run by Heart of England club (part of CTC). Either 160km or 100km both going south towards the Cotswolds. Get details from www.ctc-heartofengland.org.uk"

Apr 30

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Discover Cycling Event at The MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)

April 28, 2012 from 10am to 6pm

A Cycling themed event at the MAC aimed at the cyclist, would-be cyclist, new cyclist, curious etc.Led rides along the Rea Valley route at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Pedal powered cinema by Sustrans launching Centro's new cycling animation, cycling short films, information from Birmingham City Council on mapping and the Cycle Journey Planner, Sustrans, Pushbikes intro to getting started in cycling, Centro and the Pershore Road Smarter Choices scheme, British Cycling and Sky Ride Local, CTC…See More

Apr 17

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Simon commented on john bennett's event 'Heart of England Cycling Rally 19-20th May 2012'

"Ignore my last comment - found it now thanks. "

Jan 25

Simon commented on john bennett's event 'Heart of England Cycling Rally 19-20th May 2012'

"Have always enjoyed this event in the past but haven't been for a couple of years so would like to do it again work permitting. Had a look on the website but can't find the details - could you point me to the relevant bit please?"

Jan 23

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Heart of England Cycling Rally 19-20th May 2012 at Meriden Warwickshire

May 19, 2012 to May 20, 2012

Choose between 4 rides: 160 or 100km Audaxes, 40 or 60 km led rides on Saturday 19th. Cyclists memorial service 11am Sunday 20th. Details at ctc-heartofengland.org.ukSee More

Jan 23

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Heart of England Cycling Rally 19-20th May 2012 at Meriden Warwickshire

May 19, 2012 to May 20, 2012

Choose between 4 rides: 160 or 100km Audaxes, 40 or 60 km led rides on Saturday 19th. Cyclists memorial service 11am Sunday 20th. Details at ctc-heartofengland.org.ukSee More

Jan 23

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john bennett replied to LS's discussion Centro Contract Notice - Smarter Choices Framework

"Centro had a pilot project along Pershore Road (costing £0.5 million) contacting locals and tempting them to change their mode of transport. I believe that the changes in behaviour have been very modest- certainly the feedback on…"

Dec 6, 2011

john bennett replied to Graham Lennard's discussion Hill Street

"Graham, Good to see you're out routing for cycling late at night! Very important that Hills street is well signed for cycling as it's busy and hazardous at the best of times. there's always been a problem at hinckley street because of…"

Dec 1, 2011

john bennett replied to LS's discussion Selly Oak New Road

"There are some really valuable ideas being kicked around in this discussion -the points about the constraints on positioning of signs, and these suggested 10commandments. I agree with most of them -though I don't see the need to change the law…"

Sep 8, 2011

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Bikes for Africa

Unused bike in the shed?Charity Re-Cycle collect unwanted bicycles and ship to a number of African countries to provide simple,affordable transport and change people's lives. In Britain, millions of bikes are thrown away or lie unusedin sheds, whilst many people in Africa have no access to transport of any kind. People spend hours eachday walking to collect water, firewood or to access health care, school and employment. A bicycle lightensthis burden and dramatically improves their wellbeing as…See More

Sep 5, 2011

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john bennett replied to CKS's discussion Hurst Street - one way for cyclists?

"Wow! I hadn't realised that there was any confusion- it seems obvious from the cycle lane, bollard and sign outside Tesco's that you are permitted to cycle up Hurst Street so why should anyone question it? I agree that the main concern is…"

Sep 5, 2011

john bennett replied to LS's discussion Selly Oak New Road

"The University steps are a continuing nightmare. The proposed 'improvement' is shallower steps with platforms.Not really much improvement. Push Bikes also understands that the Council is considering a path from the new road to the…"

Aug 26, 2011

john bennett replied to LS's discussion Selly Oak New Road

"Push Bikes has been campaigning for a better recognition of what cyclists need if they are to use cycle lanes. We complained long and hard about the pointless stop/start lanes on the Northfield bypass -yet here we are again. If a cyclist uses the…"

Aug 26, 2011

john bennett replied to Ryan Stait's discussion The Problem of Driveways

"The issue that Push Bikes highlighted was on Harborne Road approaching Fiveways. The danger caused by vehicles exiting drives applies to any passing 'traffic' on the walkway -whether pedestrians or others. The exiting driver must have…"

Aug 20, 2011

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What sort of riding do you do?: local, liesure, touring

Where do you live?: bournville

Tell us about your bike(s): dawes galaxy

About me: member of Pushbikes,Sustrans, CTC

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At 18:35 on February 3, 2010, john bennett said…: guaranteed good weather for the whole of this Reat of England Rally -weekend in contrast to previous years. As the Audaxes are on the afternoon of the FA cup Final -it is bound to be great cricketing sunshine.