updated - 18th March 2012
    STOP PRESS STUFF
  • The map listing local rest stops and start points is available to view as a PDf on the maps page - just click on the thumb-nail image to bring up the full-size article. If you have any other tea-rooms or similar stops please let me know and I'll update the map if they're suitable.
  • Anne Taylor has put together a number of possible improvements for cycle travel through Nuneaton, See the Information page.
  • The Times has started a campaign to make Cities Fit for Cycling. See Other Stuff below.
  • Attention has been drawn to the potentially negative impact on an area of significant local amenity by a proposed housing development in Weddington. For further info. see Comment page.
    CLUB STUFF
  • Rugby camping trip - from Sunday June 10th to Friday 15th - 5 nights. If anyone is interested please let Bob Hastings know and he can send details of the Camping and Caravanning Club Site at Delamere. Contact: 01788 890657 or e-mail: Bob Hastings Booking form and deposit by Wednesday March 21st.
  • The Committee decided that a paper map indicating the tea rooms we visit would be a good idea. Most of us are aware of their locations but it's always useful for new riders and for those who take on ride leader's roles. Bill Hayward and I have had a go at producing one - the result is on the Maps page as a PDF file. We'd welcome any further locations we've missed. I see that Coventry have also made a very good fist of doing the same - click on this link Coventry Area Tea Rooms. I don't know whether anyone has seen any of these giant tea cups whilst out on their travels, though!
  • The relatively rare event of our 80 Not Out event celebrating the 2011 three great octogenerian cyclists, Bertie Pearce, Morgan Reynolds and Eric Neal.

    Three 80s

    Eric, Morgan and Bert pose by what appears to be a revolutionary design of cycle never befo....
  • Please inform me of any difficulties in uploading Local Maps Routes to your computer or any other info. Paper copies are still available from Committee members.
  • A CTC member has to indicate which section receives his/her membership fee or, by default, it goes to the DA (if it exists) in which the member lives - that means anyone who lives in Leicesteshire but rides with Nuneaton - unless they state to National - their membership money (or that part of it that is allocated out) is used by Leicestershire DA.
    LOCAL STUFF
  • On the 30th March 2012 Nicola Small and Hannah Collett are moving over to the Transport Planning Unit (TPU) of to become Transport Planners and Nicola has been asked to be the one 'in the know' on what happens in Nuneaton and Bedworth which will affect Traffic.
    Nicola is in the office on Tues, Weds and Fridays.
    Sustainable Travel Team Leader
    Communities, Traffic Projects, WCC,
    Barrack Street, PO BOX 43, Warwick CV34 4SX
    Direct Line: 01926 412105
    Fax: 01926 412641
  • Fried Chicken wants to fly in!

    Michele Kondakor has written regarding a proposal for a new KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken - mmm - mighty fine food!) at the site of the old Graziers pub. I haven't put the mentioned attached form on the Informahtion page but I'll find a contact number and insert that - if objections are wished.

  • John Gabriel is the contact for the Whitestone Wheelers cycle club. The club is for those interested in a serious work-out. See the Information Page
    AREA STUFF
  • I've added two of David Cox's most recent David Cox's Councillor's report to the Information page. One is from the summer - apologies.
  • Warwickshire County Council has now joined the Department for Transport / Transport Directs national on-line Cycling Journey Planner. See the info. page for the complete message.
    NATIONAL STUFF
  • CTC has appointmented Gordon Seabright as its new Chief Executive. See the Information Page for fuller details.
  • See David Cox's reports on the Information Page. Although David is our area 'head' much of what he writes concerns national issues.
  • Julie Rand is the new coordinator for CTC Member Groups. She aims to provide a good service and answer all your queries promptly via the new dedicated email direct link or on 01483 238308.
    OTHER STUFF
  • The Independent featured a front-page article on Friday on the 'accidental' deaths of four cyclists in London this year. They've started a campaign to try to reduce deaths and injury to cyclists. I use quote marks because these aren't really accidents - they're often the result of careless and stupid driving by HGV drivers and a lack of cycling provision by successive governments. To support The Independent’s campaign for safer cycling, send your stories and suggestions to cyclists@independent.co.uk. Have a look at the '20's Plenty For Us' article on the Info. page as well.
  • There's some information on the Information Page (where else) regarding the Save our Forests Petition(really save our forests from being privatised from the Forestry Commission and thus risking the free passage of walkers, cyclists, riders et al through what is public forested land. 38 degrees is a pressure group that channels the opinion of individuals who wish to lobby government on many subjects of critical importance to the freedoms we need to protect.
  • NEW for 2011 (and maybe 2012): Rate Your Council
    In 2007 CTC launched www.fillthathole.org.uk as your pothole hotline - because smoother streets mean safer cycling.
    CTC has now teamed up with Aggregate Industries to provide a new feature that lets you rate how well your council fixes potholes.
    Awards
    We will be rewarding the best pothole fixing councils based on your ratings. After all, we want high quality, timely repairs.
    You have the chance to win a prize too. The 'Best Reporter of Potholes' between January and April this year will win £500 to spend in the CTC shop. What better reason to use www.fillthathole.org.uk?
    3,000 members already use www.fillthathole.org.uk. Why not join them?
  • On the same page I've included some thought-provoking material about the reality of the detrimental effect roads have on our daily lives. Read '20's Plenty for Us'.