CYCLEWight

CycleWight was formed to campaign for better cycle provision on the Island. We work with any organisation or individual that wishes to work towards that goal. The group also participates in ways to encourage more people of all ages to learn of the joys and benefits of cycling.


Help needed building Cheverton MTB Center
Contact Wight Mountain on 01983 520530 /533445

Marshals and general helpers needed
For the British Cycling Youth Criterium on Sunday 26th February [see events page]

Marshals needed
For the Vectis Roads Cycling Club 3 Day Cycling Festival, 5th, 6th and 7th May
email: vrcc@sky.com if you can help on any or all days

JOIN CYCLEWight
We need YOUR support to help us continue promoting cycling and campaigning for better conditions for cyclists on the Isle of Wight
       
                   
        
Things YOU can do
              

• Support Our Campaigns
  

  We campaign on local cycling issues and schemes.
  Join us, tell your friends, write to your local MP!

• Report Issues Affecting Cyclists
  

   Please take time to report potholes, any right of
   way obstructions, dangerous driving, or abusive
   vehicle drivers

Report Potholes to the CTC on-line Here!

LATEST NEWS!
Cross-town cycle route almost complete


WORK is underway on the last phase of a cycle route that will make cycling to and through the Isle of Wight’s county town much easier and safer.

The work by the Isle of Wight Council will complete the Cross Newport Cycle Route by establishing a designated link between Blackhouse Quay and Shide. It will provide the final piece in the route between Cowes and Sandown and form part of the wider National Cycle Route 23 between Reading and Sandown. The cost of the cross-Newport link is £180,000, which is being met by a grant from the transport charity Sustrans coupled with contributions towards sustainable transport links secured from developers. The work, which should be completed by Christmas, will include the resurfacing of Connie’s Way between Furrlongs and Shide, making it wider for joint pedestrian and cyclist use, and a segregated cycleway on the footway at Coppins Bridge. It also includes a new crossing at the bottom of Newport High Street that will allow cyclists to cross when the existing traffic lights onto Coppins Bridge are showing red. The council said the work will dramatically improve cycle access to the schools to the north of Newport and to the new Pan Meadows development as well as the town centre, bus station, Isle of Wight College and St Mary’s Hospital. Tim Thorne, chairman of Cyclewight, said: "The Island rightly markets itself as a cycle-friendly destination and this route clearly demonstrates the council is serious about promoting cycle travel for residents as well as visitors."

Cycle route can stay!

Parish councillors stepped back from recommending a ban on cyclists using a popular route. Cllr Keith Bradford highlighted the danger to pedestrians of cyclists using the top of Puckpool sea wall, at Ryde, instead of the recommended route through Puckpool Park and called for a ban to be enforced. But Cllr Piers Thomas said, "Policemen cycle along that section of wall. It is scary to cycle through the Park at night". The parish council will ask for signs advising cycling with care.