Bike Rides in the Yorkshire Dales
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Cycling in Yorkshire & Beyond
Cycling in Yorkshire & Beyond
14th May 2024
Active Travel England is letting Harrogate cyclists down by rubber-stamping a lame scheme for Victoria Avenue. The funding bid was for four ambitious cycling schemes, but now cycling has been stripped out of the last remaining one.
Why is ATE approving such an unambitious scheme, and what could be behind its failure to make a difference in North Yorkshire?
Read about Active Travel England Lets Harrogate Cyclists Down with Lame Victoria Avenue Scheme.
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New in 2023, Bike Rides in the Yorkshire Dales is available in colour paperback.
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The York book in the series of Hedgehog Cycling Guides is available in paperback.
Find out more about Bike Rides In and Around York.
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Bike Rides in Harrogate and Nidderdale is now available in paperback and ebook.
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Harrogate and Nidderdale.
A look ahead to Stage 19 of the Tour de France 2024, a 145km mountain stage from Embrun to Isola 2000.
It's a relatively short stage, but with three climbs that peak above 2,000m. The high point is the Cime de la Bonette, where the highest road in France reaches 2,802m.
We'll see which riders thrive at altitude, and whether some struggle.
Read about Stage 19 Tour de France 2024.
10th May 2024
Remco Evenepoel is back in the saddle and preparing for the 2024 Tour de France.
A video released in early May shows his training and physio sessions. How well is Remco recovering from the injuries he sustained in a crash in the Basque Country?
Read about Remco Back in the Saddle and Preparing for Tour de France.
6th May 2024
Jonas Vingegaard hopes to be fit to take part in the 2024 Tour de France.
Visma Lease-a-Bike's Sporting Director Merijn Zeeman has been talking about the Danish Tour de France champion's recovery from injuries he sustained in a crash in the Basque Country in April. What did Zeeman say?
Read about Jonas Vingegaard Hopes to be Fit for the Tour de France.
A look ahead to Stage 18 of the Tour de France 2024, which is a 179km hilly stage from Gap to Barcelonnette.
The parcours crosses the Lac de Serre Ponçon, then heads into the hills. The Côte de Saint-Apollinaire and the Côte des Demoiselles Coiffées provide opportunities for puncheurs like Mathieu van der Poel or Julian Alaphilippe to break clear.
Read about Stage 18 Tour de France 2024.
3rd May 2024
Labour's David Skaith is the first York & North Yorkshire Mayor.
He was elected today with 66,761 votes. How does that compare to the other candidates?
Read about Labour's David Skaith Elected Mayor of York & North Yorkshire.
A look ahead to Stage 17 of the Tour de France 2024, a 178km mountain stage from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux to Superdévoluy.
It's fairly flat early on, the Drôme, but the last 40km includes the Col Bayard and the Col du Noyer. A big breakaway group could fight it out for the stage win on the ascent to the finish line at Superdévoluy.
Read about Stage 17 Tour de France 2024.
The clock counts down to midnight on 23rd January 2025, the latest date on which the next General Election can be held.
29th April 2024
The new Active Lives survey results show active travel recovering from its pandemic dip, but not yet back to pre-pandemic levels.
What else does the survey tell us about activity rates in England?
Read about Sport England Active Lives Survey Results 2022-23.
20th March 2024
A new report called Move Free focuses on the economic aspects of transport and the negative effects domination of places by cars.
If the analysis of the ills is largely correct, is the prescription sufficient for a cure?
Read about Move Free Report by Create Streets.
17th March 2024
Safe streets are under attack again by Mr Sunak and his government of unprincipled opportunists.
They are seeking to undermine Low Traffic Neighbourhoods despite the report they commissioned showing that LTNs are popular.
Read about Safe Streets Under Attack in Dying Days of Desperate Government.
13th January 2024
Remco Evenepoel's participation at the 2024 Tour de France has been confirmed by his Soudal Quick-Step team.
What else is on the Belgian's 2024 race programme?
Read about Remco Evenepoel's 2024 Tour de France Participation Confirmed.
11th January 2024
Primoz Roglic will be Bora-Hansgrohe's sole leader at the 2024 Tour de France, with a strong supporting cast.
What is the Slovenian's race programme, and who will help him in France?
Read about Strong Bora Team Will Support Roglic at 2024 Tour de France.
1st December 2023
Details of the Grand Départ 2025 in Lille-Nord de France have been announced.
The stages are likely to suit sprinters and puncheurs. What are the details of the routes and profiles?
Read about the Grand Départ 2025 Announcement.
Stage 1 of the Tour de France 2024 is a 206km road stage from Florence to Rimini.
This Classics-type course features 3,600m of climbing through Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, split among seven classified climbs.
The final ascent is in San Marino, 25km before the finish line.
Stage 1 could be significant in the GC battle.
Read about Stage 1 Tour de France 2024.
Stage 2 of the Tour de France 2024 is a 200km road stage from Cesenatico to Bologna.
The visit to Cesenatico is to pay homage to Marco Pantani.
The culmination of the stage is an 18.5km circuit in Bologna, with a climb to San Luca which should suit puncheurs. The last 9km of the circuit are downhill or flat.
Read about Stage 2 Tour de France 2024.
Stage 3 of the Tour de France 2024 is 229km road stage from Piacenza to Turin.
The race includes a tip of the hat to Fausto Coppi at Tortona, where he lived.
This is a flat stage, and Turin is expected to play host to the first bunch sprint of the 2024 Tour.
Read about Stage 3 Tour de France 2024.
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17th April 2024
HAPARA, the Harlow and Pannal Ash Residents' Association, is attempting to stir up opposition to Phase 3 of the Otley Road Cycleway.
Are HAPARA's arguments convincing, and why are they so anti-cycling?
Read about HAPARA Attempts to Stir Up Opposition to Otley Road Cycleway Phase 3.
24th March 2024
North Yorkshire Council have finally got around to launching a consultation on crossings of Oatlands Drive and Wetherby Road - crossings which should have been built by the end of this month.
Are the designs competent?
Read about Oatlands Drive and Wetherby Road Crossings Consultation.
16th February 2024
North Yorkshire Council has published a report detailing its cycle prioritsation work for Harrogate.
While the idea is good, is there any evidence that the council can actually deliver on-the-ground improvements?
Read about Harrogate Cycle Network Prioritisation.
28th March 2024
York's Local Transport Strategy consultation results have been published in brief.
Do respondents support walking, wheeling and cycling improvements, and what are the next steps?
Read about York Local Transport Strategy Consultation Results.
7th January 2024
Labour's candidate for York & North Yorkshire Mayor wants better cycle infrastructure in the region.
What else did he tell local papers, and what are the commitments on his website?
Read about Mayoral Candidate David Skaith Wants Better Cycle Infrastructure.
6th December 2023
City of York's transport consultation is open until 4th February 2024.
It is wide-ranging and detailed. What are the main sections relevant to cycling and decarbonisation?
Read about York Local Transport Strategy Consultation Open.
24th November 2023
Current government transport decarbonisation policy is not enough to achieve the UK's climate goals. There is a carbon gap.
A new report called Bridging the Gap highlights this problem. What solutions do the authors suggest?
Read about Mind the Carbon Gap.
22nd November 2023
In Autumn motor vehicles and their drivers become a bigger deterrent than usual to utility cycling.
Which of three theories best explains dangerous driving in Autumn?
Read about Explaning Dangerous Driving in Autumn.
6th November 2023
NHS England has published its Net Zero Travel and Transport Strategy.
What percentage of NHS transport emissions are staff commutes, and what is the strategy to shift them to active modes and public transport?
Read about NHS Net Zero Travel and Transport Strategy.
22nd December 2023
A subsidised bike scheme called Fietsdeal is proving to be effective in enabling low-income Utrecht residents to get around by bike.
How much does the Fietsdeal cost, and what are the results of a survey of subscribers?
Read about 82% of Fietsdeal Utrecht Users Cycle Every Day.
11th October 2023
The Dutch have built 62 long-distance Cycle Highways, out of a planned total of 326.
What are the characteristics of these routes, and are they achieving modal shift?
Read about the Emerging Dutch Cycle Highway Network.
30th August 2023
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo yesterday celebrated the French capital's achievement in reducing traffic and air pollution by 40%. How long did the reduction in foul air take, and what are the health consequences?
Read about the Paris Mayor Celebrates 40% Less Traffic and Pollution.
6th September 2023
The Bell Busk Bumble mountain bike ride is a pleasant loop starting and finishing at Gargrave.
It won't take your breath away, not metaphorically at least, but it's a nice bumble through the countryside and good exercise.
Read about Bell Busk Bumble Mountain Bike Ride.
23rd August 2023
The Langstrothdale Chase mountain bike ride is 20.5 miles, starting and finishing at Horton-in-Ribblesdale.
It's medium distance with plenty of climbing, and explores one of the remoter parts of the Yorkshire Dales.
Read about the Langstrothdale Chase Mountain Bike Ride.
16th August 2023
The Bowderdale Classic is a 24.5 mile mountain bike ride in the Howgill Fells. It starts and finishes in Sebergh.
Visit Sedbergh say it's not for the faint-hearted, and that's accurate.
Read about the Bowderdale Classic Mountain Bike Ride.
7th August 2023
This 18.5 mile mountain bike ride loops around Pen-y-Ghent.
It takes in Horton-in-Ribblesdale and Litton. There's nice scenery and the tracks are generally decent quality.
Read about Around Pen-y-Ghent Mountain Bike Ride.
31st July 2023
The Settle Clapham Loop Cycle Route takes you from Settle via Austwick to Clapham. The return is by Clapham Station, Eldroth and Giggleswick.
In Summer, you can enjoy the Settle Flowerpot Festival too.
Read about Settle Clapham Loop Cycle Route.
Updated 7th March 2023
A road cycling route starting and finishing at Grassington. It takes in Malham Tarn and Cove, and returns to Grassington via Airton and Cracoe.
Read about Grassington, Halton Gill, Malham & Cracoe Road Cycling Route.
This urban route along the Wyke Beck Way, follows Wyke Beck and goes through parks and greener areas within Leeds, as well as some housing estates. It takes you from Roundhay Park to Temple Newsam.
Read about Stage 1, Roundhay Park to Temple Newsam.
Stage 2 of the Sustrans Slow Tour of Yorkshire takes you from Garforth, past RSPB St Aidan's, to Woodlesford Lock. It's a pleasant ride along the Linesway (former railway), then by the river Aire. It can be quite muddy.
Read about Stage 2, Garforth to Woodlesford.
Stage 3 of the Sustrans Slow Tour of Yorkshire is a 14-mile (one way) ride along the Leeds & Liverpool canal from Leeds to Saltaire.
It's pleasant being by the canal, the views keep changing, and there are plenty of cafés and pubs where you can refuel.
The destination, Saltaire, is interesting and has several attractions. Highly recommended.
Read about Stage 3, Leeds to Saltaire.
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