This is an aspiration to follow and definitely worth a read. It’s great for the economy, health, well-being and so much more.
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/sep/18/swedens-newest-national-cycle-route-is-perfect-for-a-towpath-adventure?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Latest news
Ryedale Cycle Forum – next meeting Tuesday 12 September 2023, 10:00am via Teams
The next meeting is on Tuesday 12 September 2023, with a link to the agenda below;
Ryedale Cycle Forum Minutes (getryedalecycling.com)
If you are passionate about increasing cycling in Ryedale, please contact Jackie Speakman, Sustainable Transport Officer at jackie.speakman@northyorks.gov.uk for a Teams meeting link.
New faces and new ideas always welcome.
New – Adult “Cycle with Confidence” sessions
These are suitable for adults who haven’t been on their bike for a while and want to gain in confidence.
Sessions will start in a traffic free environment, then progress onto quite roads as confidence and knowledge increases.
Sessions are due to start on Monday 11 September, 09:15 – 10:45 at Everyone Active, Swim and Fitness Centre, Pickering.
Booking is essential so please contact Jackie Speakman, NYC Sustainable Transport Officer on email jackie.speakman@northyorks.gov.uk
British Cycling – Ryedale Grasscrete Grand Prix
I was lucky enough to attend this event yesterday at Ampleforth Abbey where we promoted active travel, Ryedale Environment Group and generally liaised with members of the public, who were supporting everyone taking part yesterday, in very hot conditions.
Thank you to Mike Potter, Helen Gundry and Craig Newcombe for all supporting it too in various ways.
North Yorkshire Council survey to develop new vision for sports and leisure services
NYC have launched phase one of a review of sports and leisure provision with a short survey. They want to refocus our leisure services to better support the physical and mental well-being of individuals and communities and to make it easier for everyone to be active. Click here to take part in the survey: sports survey – closing date 31 August.
Active Travel England
Active Travel England have just released their corporate plan for 2023 – 2025. The link below directs you to the page, where the article is towards the bottom of the page.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/active-travel-england
