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Joseph Wright paintings of views from proposed path
Derby Museums have recently been successful in adding two paintings by Joseph Wright to their collection. These show views of the Derwent Valley (Masson Mill and Willersley Castle) that will…
Read moreNew DfT Study on the Benefits of Cycling
The Department for Transport have published a new study examining the various different benefits that cycling can provide. The review found that existing methods of appraisal do not incorporate the…
Read moreNew Cycle route north of Matlock
Derbyshire County Council are making good progress in constructing the multi-user path north of Matlock that will connect the Derwent Valley Cycleway with the Monsal Trail. Those who enjoyed the…
Read moreDerbyshire Cycling Plan launch at Derby Arena
The Derwent Valley Cycleway group are attending and exhibiting at the launch of the Derbyshire Cycling Plan at Derby Arena on Tuesday 19th January. If you are there please come…
Read moreEvidence of heavy cycle use of A6
Strava have analysed the data from all their users up until May 2015 and have created a "heat map" showing the most heavily used routes for cycling. This shows the…
Read moreLobbying Parliament
In December, a delegation from the Cycleway working group visited Parliament to inform the cycling minister, Robert Goodwill, and the Department of Transport, about the Cycleway project and the benefits…
Read moreExamples of currently inadequate provision for cyclists
The following images show the current situation at places along the Derwent Valley where, until the Derwent Valley Cycleway is in place, cyclists are forced to experience inadequate or dangerous…
Read moreElbe Cycleway
As an example of what the Derwent Valley Cycleway could be, Ian Scott has provided a number of photos from his trip to cycle the Elbe Valley.
Read moreTransition Belper Travel and Transport Group meetings
The Transition Belper travel and transport group meets monthly and welcomes all to attend the meetings in Belper. More details here. I believe cycle safety will be one of the…
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