One of the few positives to have emerged from the coronavirus lockdown has been a veritable boom in cycling. People have turned to the bicycle not only for daily exercise, but perhaps more importantly for commuting to avoid the risk of...
Category: Other people’s contributions
On how Great Ancoats Street could look if it were done properly, or: there is plenty of scope for bike lanes if you actually wanted them.
Over recent weeks there’s been a lot of activity around Manchester City Council’s plans for a “green transformation” of Great Ancoats Street, which propose to change it from a dual carriageway into a dual carriageway with exactly the same amount of...
July 9, 2019
On our recent infrastructure safari from Prestwich to Trafford
When we talk about improving cycling infrastructure, what do actually mean? What’s the difference between a painted bike lane and one protected with armadillos, orcas, wands or a full kerb? What does any of that even look like? And most importantly:...
January 25, 2019
Why cycle campaigners need to retire the obesity crisis argument
Another guest blog from Jenny. As always, with anything I write, I ask that you read with an open heart and open mind and consider what you can do to make the world a more compassionate and inclusive place ✌ On Saturday...
November 16, 2018
The road to hell is paved with chocolate and cars
Love the sentiments in this. Cycling isn’t just transport or exercise: it’s pure joy. And no one should not feel safe enough to partake. That’s why we keep fighting.
October 2, 2018
So why don’t more women cycle?
A guest blog from Jenny. Disclaimer: I am using the words ‘woman’ and ‘women’ here for convenience; I consider anyone who identifies as a woman to be relevant to this exploration of women in cycling. Intersectionality or death! (But preferably cake.)...
February 18, 2018
