http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/ News en Copyright 2011 2011-12-20T12:37:20+00:00 http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/foss-islands-cycle-route-reopens/ http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/foss-islands-cycle-route-reopens/#When:12:37:20Z   The Foss Islands cycle route has reopened after work to bury new electricity cables has been completed. Sustrans’ National Cycle Network routes 658 and 66 run between Wigginton Road and Osbaldwick along the former Derwent Valley Light Railway line. The stretch between Melrosegate, Tang Hall and Metcalfe Lane, Osbaldwick has been closed since October. 2011-12-20T12:37:20+00:00 http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/electricity-works-to-foss-islands-cycle-route/ http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/electricity-works-to-foss-islands-cycle-route/#When:11:46:31Z Essential safety works being carried out as part of the Derwenthorpe development will close some sections of the Foss Islands Cycle Route during October and November.  The section of the route affected, part of Sustrans route 658 and 66, is between Melrosegate, Tang Hall and Metcalfe Lane, Osbaldwick. Work is being carried out to replace nearby electricity pylons, and overhead and underground electricity cables. Sections will be re-opened in stages as work is completed. Full diversion routes north and south will also be signposted for cyclists while the work is in progress.  The work is being carried out by Interserve on behalf of the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust. If you require further information about the works or you want to report any problems please call Stuart Nixon at Interserve on 07900 227090 or send him an email on stuart.nixon@interserve.com 2011-11-02T11:46:31+00:00 http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/safety-works-on-cinder-lane-cycle-path/ http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/safety-works-on-cinder-lane-cycle-path/#When:11:14:03Z Essential safety works by Network Rail to a boundary wall along the Cinder Lane cycle path are expected to be carried out from Thursday 3 November until Friday 11 November 2011 and this will affect through access for cyclists. Cinder Lane will remain open but cyclists are being asked to dismount for safety reasons as access through this narrow section will be restricted.    2011-11-02T11:14:03+00:00 http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/new-access-ramps-for-cyclists-open-at-york-rail-station/ http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/new-access-ramps-for-cyclists-open-at-york-rail-station/#When:10:20:01Z See York Rail Station for more information. 2011-08-18T10:20:01+00:00 http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/guided-ride-programme-for-july-to-september/ http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/guided-ride-programme-for-july-to-september/#When:10:11:36Z Download a copy of our latest programme of guided rides for July to September at Led group rides 2011-08-18T10:11:36+00:00 http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/new-cycle-to-work-factsheets-for-employers/ http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/new-cycle-to-work-factsheets-for-employers/#When:14:11:42Z   A series of FREE factsheets on Cycling to Work, aimed at employers, is out now. The factsheets outline the many financial - as well as environmental - benefits for business by increasing the levels of cycling to work. They also provide a wealth of advice on how employers can encourage cycling, both for the commute to work and for business-related travel. Cutting levels of sickness absence as a result of a more active workforce is just one of several significant cost savings to be realised by getting more staff on their bikes. Using bikes for work-related travel rather than using pool cars or taxis can also represent significant savings, from increasing productivity through less time wasted on travel as a result of congestion, to giving over valuable land from car parking functions to other uses on a permanent basis. Businesses can download copies of Cycling to Work from our Work section. For more information and advice for businesses on travelling to work please Contact us 2011-06-29T14:11:42+00:00 http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/your-complete-guide-to-cycling-in-york/ http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/your-complete-guide-to-cycling-in-york/#When:09:16:21Z A comprehensive route map of York and the surrounding area, listings of cycle shop retailers and cycle hire points, plus lots of useful advice and tips on cycling in the city. You can view the complete map online to help plan your cycle trip or use our printer-friendly version to print out handy A4 sized sections of the areas you need.  For more information see Routes 2011-06-21T09:16:21+00:00 http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/york-cycle-challenge-success/ http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/york-cycle-challenge-success/#When:07:52:48Z After three weeks of fierce competition, 54 teams representing major employers across York have successfully completed the York Cycle Challenge. The combined efforts of the hundreds of people who commuted by bike during the challenge period prevented 20,201 kilograms of CO2 from being released into the environment – enough to fill more than four million balloons! What’s more, York thrashed Cambridge in an exciting battle between two of the UK’s most prominent cycling cities by persuading the most new cyclists to take part in the challenge. York attracted 134 compared to Cambridge’s 111. Teams from businesses, schools, colleges and other York-based organisations competed in six different categories based on their size. The overall winners of each category are as follows: 500+ staff – The industrial division at Shepherd Group 200-499 staff – The University of York’s biology department 50-199 staff – The Environment Agency 20-49 staff – The Stockholm Environment Institute at The University of York 7-19 staff – The Environment Agency 3-6 staff – The ILT department at York College Graham Titchener, programme manager for Cycling City York, said: “I am absolutely thrilled that the York Cycle Challenge was so well received by the employers of York; it’s fantastic that so many large organisations chose to be a part of it. “On behalf of the Cycling City York team, I’d like to say well done and thank you to everyone who logged their journeys on the challenge website, and congratulations to the many prizes winners. By cycling to and from work, people are helping to make York a cleaner, greener and safer city for everyone. It’s also really pleasing that York was victorious in the battle to see which of the cycling cities could attract the most new cyclists to take part.  “I think that the York Cycle Challenge was a fitting finale to the three-year Cycling City York programme. It has also helped to cement York’s reputation as one of the UK’s most cycle friendly cities, and confirms its status as a national leader when it comes to championing cycling and other forms of sustainable transport.” The York Cycle Challenge was organised in conjunction with CTC Challenge for Change; a partnership between the CTC’s Charitable Trust and Challenge for Change. Challenge for Change is a social marketing agency specialising in developing behavioural change programmes that get more people cycling more often.  For a full breakdown of the results, visit: www.yorkcyclechallenge.org.uk   2011-04-06T07:52:48+00:00 http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/challenge-cyclists-burn-off-the-equivalent-of-more-than-15000-chocolat/ http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/challenge-cyclists-burn-off-the-equivalent-of-more-than-15000-chocolat/#When:13:28:48Z As the York Cycle Challenge enters its final week, those taking part have burned off the calorie equivalent of almost 15,000 bars of chocolate.* Hundreds of people working at businesses, schools, colleges and other organisations across the city are taking part in the biggest city-wide cycle challenge ever to be organised by Cycling City York. So far, 52 organisations have logged details of journeys made by bike on the challenge website; 1,120 individuals working for the organisations taking part have logged journeys, including 86 people who hadn't cycled in more than a year before signing up to the challenge; 8,356 individual cycle trips have been logged; 85,110 miles have been cycled; 6.9 million kilo joules of energy have been burnt – the equivalent of 468 pounds of fat; 7,188 of the trips made were for the purpose of getting from A to B (rather than cycling for leisure) and if they’d been made by car instead 13,156 kilograms of CO2 would have been emitted into the atmosphere. Teams are competing in six categories, according to their size. The following organisations are currently leading in their respective categories: 500+ staff - Shepherd Group 200-499 staff - Biology Department, University of York 50-199 staff - Environment Agency 20-49 staff - Transport Planning Unit, City of York Council 7-19 staff - RedBlack Software Ltd 3-6 staff – Sustrans The fact that York has managed to attract so many people who are new to cycling to take part in the challenge means that the city has extended its early lead in the York versus Cambridge element of the competition.  At the beginning of this final week, York had managed to attract 86 new cyclists to take part compared Cambridge’s 54. Graham Titchener, programme manager for Cycling City York, said: “As we enter the last few days of the challenge, we want to see everyone giving it a final push to ensure that York comes out on top in the battle of the Cycling Cities. “At a local level, competition in some of the categories is particularly fierce so the current leaders will have to stay on their toes if they still want to be in pole position when the challenge ends on Sunday.” The York Cycle Challenge has been organised in conjunction with CTC Challenge for Change; a partnership between the CTC’s Charitable Trust and Challenge for Change. Challenge for Change is a social marketing agency specialising in developing behavioural change programmes that get more people cycling more often. To find out more or to track the progress of the teams involved, log on to the York Cycle Challenge website - www.yorkcyclechallenge.org.uk * The 15,000 figure is based on the calorie content of a two-finger Kit Kat. 2011-03-29T13:28:48+00:00 http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/free-guided-cycle-rides/ http://www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/news/free-guided-cycle-rides/#When:09:42:39Z Cycle Chic™ events exclusively for women; outings with a local history theme; and visits to a garden centre, stately home and country pub are just a small selection of the wide range of FREE, guided rides planned by Cycling City York. The latest programme of guided rides, which runs from April to June, is out now and there’s a ride to appeal to everyone, from women with a passion for fashion to families who want to get out and enjoy some fresh air and exercise together. There’s a series of ‘Pedal to the past’ themed events for those who want to learn more about York’s fascinating history, as well as guided mountain bike rides at Dalby Forest for beginners and improvers. Fiona Barker, Active Living officer, said: “There’s a ride to suit everyone and, now that the weather is improving, there’s really no excuse not to dust down your bike and join us.” The new guided ride timetable is available from City of York Council reception points, leisure centres, libraries and other venues across the city. Copies can be downloaded from the Cycling City York website at www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk and you’ll also find the details of each individual ride on the website’s ‘What’s on’ section. With the exception of the mountain biking activities at Dalby Forest, all of the guided rides are free of charge.  Most include a stop off for refreshments. Care has been taken to ensure that there’s something for everyone, from those who haven’t cycled for some time to those who regularly enjoy cycling with others as part of a group. The off-road guided rides at Dalby Forest have proved very popular and are a fantastic day out in the open air. Transport and equipment is provided at a cost of £25 per person, and places must be booked in advance by telephoning Fiona Barker on 01904 553440 or emailing: fiona.barker@york.gov.uk You can also contact Fiona with questions about any of the activities listed in the new guided rides programme. 2011-03-21T09:42:39+00:00