The next Ryedale Cycle Forum will be held on Tuesday 6th November at 11am at Ryedale House, Ryedale District Council. There will be an open drop in session from 10.30am to discuss any related matters prior to the beginning of the meeting.
Cycle forum
Cycle England launches grant scheme in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Cycle England has launched a grant scheme to further enhance cycling facilities across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
The £100,000 grant fund will be used to help support businesses interested in improving facilities for cyclists, including cycle parking, storage, changing facilities, route signage and e-bike hire.
The grants provide local businesses with an opportunity to tap into Yorkshire’s thriving cycling market and improve their own facilities whilst contributing to the enhancement of the local infrastructure.
The new cycling holidays will focus on some of Yorkshire’s long-distance cycle routes, including the Way of the Roses, Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way and the Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route.
Cycle England was one of a number of projects to receive funding from the UK Government’s £40 million Discover England Fund.
The cycling project aims to create new bookable cycling packages for Dutch and German leisure cyclists.
Packages will include accommodation, attractions, transport, bike hire and other elements which contribute to a cycling holiday.
The Discover England Fund is administered by VisitEngland and is a central government funded programme of activity, supported by match funding by partners in the public and private sectors.
Grant applications will be considered from individuals, businesses, charities and other organisations who wish to enhance cycling experiences across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
The grant scheme has three priority areas:
1. Increase e-bike hire availability and facilities
2. Improve cycling facilities and infrastructure
3. Enhance the signage on key cycling routes
To find out more and take advantage of this exciting opportunity please download the guidance notes here and application form here. The first round of funding closes on Friday 16th November. To discuss further please contact Georgina Bartlett on 07786 542 879 or gbartlett@yorkshire.com
Cycle forum mascots – Ryedale Rumble
The cycle forum mascots will be out to watch the Ryedale Rumble this Sunday at Ryedale School, Nawton, nr Helmsley. Created to raise awareness of the need for investment in cycle provision in Ryedale, they’ll be located around the school. Come and say hello if you see them!
Donations for local cycle tracks can be made via “Kirkbymoorside Environment Group” bank account 60-16-30 81074077 or via Paypal account getcycling@outlook.com
New cycling facilities at Malton train station
New secure cycle parking facilities have been installed at Malton train station, in a partnership between TransPennine Express, North Yorkshire County Council and Ryedale District Council.
Providing an 25 per cent uplift compared to the previous facility, the new 48 space shelter offers cycle parking in a secure area covered by CCTV. The racks have been positioned on the main platform at Malton station with easy step free access provided.
The new cycle racks are designed to encourage customers of train services to cycle to the station rather than drive, helping to reduce road congestion in the Malton and Norton area.
Barton le Willows- Consultation
Find attached a plan showing a proposed Prohibition of Motor Vehicles on Barton Hill to The Belt, Barton-le-Willows.
Barton le Willows Consultation
1st edition of the competition “Your favourite cycling route in Yorkshire and the Humber” for residents of Yorkshire and the Humber region
Dear residents!
Are you a cycling enthusiast? You cannot imagine a weekend without your favourite two-wheeled vehicle? Do you often commute by bike?
If your answer to any of the question was “YES”, this competition is just for you!
We would like to invite you to take part in the competition organised by an online transport marketplace Clicktrans.com. The only thing that you have to do is to convince us that it is your route that has something which makes it the best route in your region! In the winner selection process, we do not take into consideration the route itself, but the attractiveness of the way in which you present it.
Acceptable forms of a project:
- Map with description
- Text, no longer that two A4 page, in the .doc of .pdf format
- Photos or video of your authorship
Rules:
- Any resident of Yorkshire and the Humber region at the age of 15 – 115 is welcome to take part in the competition
- The majority of your route should be on the territory of the Yorkshire and the Humber region
- We do not confine you to share an officially established cycling route – it can be any path of your choice.
Prizes:
1st prize: £ 450
2nd prize: £ 250
3rd prize: £ 100
To enter the competition, please send us an email entitled “My favourite cycling route in Yorkshire and the Humber” to: competition@clicktrans.com.
Winning projects will be published on our blog: https://clicktrans.com/blog/
A deadline for submitting your project is July 12, 2018.
