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Cycling can offer numerous mental and physical benefits to students as part of a thriving balanced curriculum. We have over a decade of experience delivering #InclusiveCycling sessions to schools and educational organisations, as our latest blog shows! wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/learn-to-cyc...

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The Congestion Debacle in New York is as good an example of the bureaucratic destabilisation the current US government is sowing … It’s not just on the international stage that panto season is extended this year !

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Duns Lane, Leicester. Carriageway narrowing for wider footaways, cycle tracks, bus stops. A key route to new schools in Waterside area from local neighbourhoods …

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We need a Star Wars machine like this at the next Bike Parade ! Who can build one for us, Luke !?

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We’re getting ready !

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It's not just about the bike ! Stopping monsters & car-trucks from damaging the public realm too ... ?

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A great tour of Sue Townsend’s Leicester today ! Led by Literature expert Dr Emma Parker with ‘Mole’ fans from as far afield as that-London. Discover more rides at www. Letsride.co.uk … @hiddenhistoriesjim.bsky.social @leicestercyclingcg.bsky.social @leicsactivetravel.bsky.social

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Why not join me and @hiddenhistoriesjim.bsky.social on a free @rideleicester.bsky.social led ride as we follow the Final Journeys of Richard III - The original FacePlant-a-Genet? www.letsride.co.uk/rides/ride-l...

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Supporting this in spirit ! New York is best enjoyed on foot, cycle or public transport !

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We’ve a @graffwerk plan for a new venue for ‘Open Streets - Art Jam’ ! Can you guess where !? @activetravelcaf.bsky.social @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org @joeearley.bsky.social @leicestercyclingcg.bsky.social @hiddenhistoriesjim.bsky.social @timmorton2.bsky.social @urbancyclinginstitute.org

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We’ve a @graffwerk plan for a new venue for ‘Open Streets - Art Jam’ ! Can you guess where !? @activetravelcaf.bsky.social @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org @joeearley.bsky.social @leicestercyclingcg.bsky.social @hiddenhistoriesjim.bsky.social @timmorton2.bsky.social @urbancyclinginstitute.org

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Trump wants small government, except when it comes to cars. Here’s the press release from US Sec of Transportation stating plans for New York’s congestion scheme to be terminated. ops.fhwa.dot.gov/memorandum/V...

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NEW from the Post: The USDOT is forcing NYC to ditch congestion pricing. This is breaking news, and we'll have more soon. nypost.com/2025/02/19/u...

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BREAKING: The Trump administration, cloaking itself in the mantle of concern for the "working class," has withdrawn federal approval for congestion pricing, cutting funding for billions of dollars in repairs to the NYC region's lifeblood transit system.

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New York should keep congestion pricing up & running while @govkathyhochul.bsky.social & AG Tish James sue the feds over this action

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British Cycling's Volunteer Plan ! www.britishcycling.org.uk/about/articl...

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Coming from Swanston St, there is no way to access this two-way lane to get into Bourke St. Bourke St is marked on @cityofmelbourne.bsky.social map as a bike route but nothing has been done to fix the two tram stops which block access.

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Our streets are evolving and it's not just in a couple of wards. Removing through-traffic from local streets is one important part of addressing the road safety emergency.

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Goodbye 1930s concrete. www.britishcycletracks.com/cycle-track/...

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Thanks to Leicester Uni Archive for today’s tour of the Joe Orton collection - We will reschedule to ride part of the tour on a day with better weather - Dr Emma Parker’s insight into the life & times of Leicester’s & UK’s leading 60’s satirist !

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My office today @rideleicester.bsky.social

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Joe Orton RIDE CANCELLED - Rain stops play ! The Archive visit with Literature Professor Dr Emma Parker still takes place from 1pm ... All welcome (Make your own way there)

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There's an integrated transport roadshow rolling into Leicester on Tuesday morning at the Tigers ground. Book here. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/integratin...

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Oxford's December city centre footfall up +4.76% vs national high st trend of -2.7%. Despite naysayers, Oxford's removal of city centre car parking and increasing pedestrianisation seems to be encouraging more visitors. Not a "ghost town" afterall. www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article...

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New government guidance on how local authorities can include community engagement in the project development process for transport schemes involving walking and cycling. With a nod to @bespokejon.bsky.social for his hard work on much of this www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Sign up for DfT Integrated Transport Roadshow in Leicester on (18th Feb) - www.interchange-uk.com/news/dft-to-...

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Sign up for DfT Integrated Transport Roadshow in Leicester on (18th Feb) - www.interchange-uk.com/news/dft-to-...

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North East to receive £12+ million for active travel as part of £300 million across England. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

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Active Travel England’s new funding announced for improved or new walking and cycling schemes. And the launch of new guidance on local community consultation www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Some welcome Wednesday news! We look forward to consulting with various LA's about how they can ensure any planned initiatives are accessible, effective, and enable #ActiveTravel for all users. www.gov.uk/government/n...

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“Transport that works better, for more people and more places.” Great to have the Transport Secretary kicking off regional roadshows listening to stakeholders as the Department for Transport prepares its new Integrated National Transport Strategy www.linkedin.com/posts/depart...

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This is well worth watching or re-watching …

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This is well worth watching or re-watching …

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Donald Shoup was a legend. And we were so lucky to have him in the "Streetfilms Studios" way back 15+ years ago where we had him sit around a street grid with matchbox cars and talk about "The High Cost of Free Parking". www.youtube.com/watch?v=BstO...

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💡 ICYMI: £250,000 more from Lime to help under-represented Londoners cycle with the #ShareTheJoy fund Discover the fund and get ready to apply… https://buff.ly/40V2W5I

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All ages & abilities welcome ! www.letsride.co.uk/rides/light-... @activetravelcaf.bsky.social @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org @joeearley.bsky.social @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk @hiddenhistoriesjim.bsky.social @leicestercyclingcg.bsky.social @topperstopley.bsky.social @timmorton2.bsky.social

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Dexter Gordon out for a jazzy spin. #bikesky #celebritycyclist #bicicleta #ciclismo #fahrrad #cykel #bicyclette #velo #tenorsax #bicicleta #fiets #vintagebike

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Is that the MGM mountain in the background !?

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How does Leicester compere !?

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‘Britain's first Road Safety Commissioner said ensuring no other West Midlands families have to ensure the heartbreak over road tragedies is driving him on in his new road.’ www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...

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All ages & abilities welcome ! www.letsride.co.uk/rides/light-... @activetravelcaf.bsky.social @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org @joeearley.bsky.social @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk @hiddenhistoriesjim.bsky.social @leicestercyclingcg.bsky.social @topperstopley.bsky.social @timmorton2.bsky.social

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