Author Archives: York Cycle Campaign

Response to CoYC decision to remove cycle path on Station Road/Rise junction

“Did you know that the Council is going to remove this cycle lane?” “What? That’s crazy! As if it’s not hard enough to cycle in York already!” Exchange between a York Cycle Campaign Committee member and a member of the public, both on bicycles, while waiting for the lights to change at the Station Road/RiseContinue reading “Response to CoYC decision to remove cycle path on Station Road/Rise junction”

My Castle Gateway Masterplan Ideas

In the cold of a late November weekend a small marquee made its way around the southern tip of York city centre, at each stop collecting a small gathering of passersby alive with discussion and debate. This conversation was inspired by the Masterplan Ideas for the Castle Gateway area, developed by international architecture and designContinue reading “My Castle Gateway Masterplan Ideas”

Wheels for Wellbeing: Cycling with MS

Jamie is a member of the York Cycle Campaign, and uses his electric-assist bicycle as his main method of transportation.  Here, Jamie recounts his recent trip to London for a conference held by Wheels for Wellbeing, a charity dedicated to improving cycling accessibility for disabled people.  Wheels for Wellbeing have just released their new handbook for Inclusive Cycling,Continue reading “Wheels for Wellbeing: Cycling with MS”

Statement and Q&A with the CoYC Economy & Place Policy Development Committee

York Cycle Campaign Committee member Peter Sheaf made a statement to the City of York Council Economy & Place Policy Development Committee on 22nd November 2017, urging the Council Committee to ensure the City of York Council make good on its policy to encourage cycling. The Economy & Place Policy Development Committee is responsible forContinue reading “Statement and Q&A with the CoYC Economy & Place Policy Development Committee”