Trying to get around Reading by bike
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Joined August 2021
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ReadingCycling retweeted
It must have been closed for the bank strengthening works. I'll chase up reopening
ReadingCycling retweeted
Bike parking is not a problem.
Bike parking is an essential part of the solution!
— #Eindhoven Central Station
ReadingCycling retweeted
13 (Thirteen weeks). The underpass at the station is taking 16 weeks. Countries build entire Olympic Villages in that time. Well, not quite but it's about as accurate a response to one of your FOI requests when we fob you off. #rdguk 🤡🥀
Replacement of Kings Meadow footbridge with a modern structure more than double the width begins on Monday. It will take 13 weeks and a temporary closure of the footway will be in place with a signed diversion across the meadow for pedestrians and cyclists rdguk.info/Kings_Meadow_foot…
ALT Image of King's Meadow footbridge and the words: King's Meadow footbridge to close for replacement
ReadingCycling retweeted
For over 10 years campaign groups have been calling on the government to review road traffic offences.
With an election coming up, suddenly we are spending precious parliamentary time dealing with "cyclists" ignoring the 99.55% of the problem. 🤷♂️
cyclinguk.org/10-years-gover…
'30,000 people are killed or seriously injured on our roads every year, less than 3 involving a cyclist'
Former Olympic cycling champion Chris Boardman spoke to #BBCBreakfast about Government plans to make causing death or serious injury by dangerous or careless cycling an offence
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-6…
ReadingCycling retweeted
Yet, when a Labour councillors does a traffic offence, let off scot-free. One rule for them and another rule for the rest. #rdguk 🤡🥀
@ReadingCouncil Just got a ticket for driving in the bus lane when just trying to turn into a side street. Your incessant road works was blocking entry to the turn lane as it's only 1 metre before the corner. The pic even shows intent. I've had enough of this trash from Labour.
ReadingCycling retweeted
@readingcycle there's a new hazard at green park business park where cars avoid the new speed humps by driving around them into the cycle lanes. Can this be resolved to make the existing cycle route safe for the bikes? No response from @GreenParkUK when I've raised the issue.
ReadingCycling retweeted
If anyone sees an old blue Raleigh up for sale please let us know. One of our organisers bike got stolen.
@rpvega
ReadingCycling retweeted
Thanks to @BBCSouthNews for coming out and helping us spread the message about why we need safe, well lit infrastructure. #cycling #activetravel #wintercycling
ReadingCycling retweeted
"We need more people cycling... but if you don't build infrastructure that's well-lit people aren't going to do it."
Well said Kat Heath 👏 @BBCSouthNews @WeAreCyclingUK @ReadingCouncil @livingreading @CllrJennis @KidicalMassRead @criticalmassrdg @CyclingReading @WestBerksSpokes
ReadingCycling retweeted
We totally agree with this! So watch this space for workshops where kids can learn to build their own bike and take it home with them.
#rdguk #cycle
Every child should own a bike....
#Freebikes4kids
#freebikes4kids #community #cycling #bmx #mtb #charity
#giving #KindnessMatters
#MentalHealthMatters
#newport #recycle
#free #pedallingtheport
ReadingCycling retweeted
We know no one was informed about Lower Henley Rd, we know the excuses given. But we want to move forward and protect people’s lives @ReadingCouncil @CllrJennis @JacopoLanzoni @paulgittings hope you’ll join us
kidicalmassreading.co.uk/202…
ReadingCycling retweeted
Action needed to improve road safety on Kings Road #rdguk and at Cemetery Junction. Keep up the good work Councillor Dave McElroy (Green Party, Redlands Ward). News story here. Have a read and sign the petition linked to at the bottom: rdg.today/two-deaths-11-seri…
ReadingCycling retweeted
This shouldn’t happen! It definitely shouldn’t happen in a climate emergency. @PaulEnnisandCo @paulgittings @JacopoLanzoni any update on what the next steps are on doing something to protect cyclists on this road?
ReadingCycling retweeted
We think having no ‘boxes’ is more dangerous, but what would the ppl on bikes who use it know? Where’s the data or discussion to back this up?
In the meantime anyone got some spare paint we could borrow, before one of us gets hurt or killed by @ReadingCouncil behaviour? 🎨🚧🚴♀️
ReadingCycling retweeted
We go to the forums, we try to learn and follow the rules to engage with @ReadingCouncil to work together to make #rdguk safer to #cycle.
Behaviour like this damages any trust we’ve been establishing. :( and feels like a kick in the teeth @JacopoLanzoni @matthewjyeo @JanGavin91
During resurfacing @ReadingCouncil removed a junction box which has made it dangerous to use a cycle route on Henley Rd. They told no one, and when asked - it’s for HGVs.
@JanGavin91 @matthewjyeo as councillors for this ward were you made aware?
ReadingCycling retweeted
During resurfacing @ReadingCouncil removed a junction box which has made it dangerous to use a cycle route on Henley Rd. They told no one, and when asked - it’s for HGVs.
@JanGavin91 @matthewjyeo as councillors for this ward were you made aware?
ReadingCycling retweeted
Meanwhile in #rdguk they’re removing cycling infrastructure
🏘️Most streets in built-up areas are now 20mph.
Signs will show when you enter a road with a different limit.
👷Highway authorities are still working hard to get all signs in place.
🚗But in the meantime, see streetlights, think 20mph.
#ReadyFor20mph #BetterAt20mph
ReadingCycling retweeted
Angry @ReadingCouncil is allowed to endanger our lives without any consultation? turn up at the rides.
If councillors won’t fight for our safety or averting climate change: let’s fight for ourselves.
#criticalmass last Friday of the month 19:30 outside the civic offices
Pretty damming inditement from @ReadingCouncil about how little they value cyclists, clean air and climate change when HGV access is a higher consideration than cyclists on a route they designated for cycling.
@rdgchronicle @RdgToday @BBCBerkshire
ReadingCycling retweeted
We put these in on Reading Bridge at great expense to the taxpayer. We can't be trusted to spend public money wisely. #rdguk 🥀🤡
ReadingCycling retweeted
We made the paper, thanks @rdgchronicle for articulating some of our fears and hopes for safer routes.
No toddler deserves to be shouted at by an angry adult @ReadingCouncil
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/…