Published by Webmaster - 13 Sep 2025
CYCLEWight is an advocacy group that seeks better cycle provision on the Island. We will cooperate with any organisation or individual that wishes to work towards that goal. The group participates in ways to encourage more people of all ages to learn of the joys and benefits of cycling.
Committee Minute 04 Sept 25
Cyclewight Latest News 20 Sep 2025
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AGM. We begin at 7.30 at Cafe Isola in Newport.
There will be an opportunity to buy refreshments and cakes from 7.15 and at the interval. There is also the raffle!
It would be great to see you in person but you can also attend by Zoom from 7.15. This is the link.Join Zoom Meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89981255862?pwd=NMMaRjP4tM5VhoOIJWWU0X4jcav7yT.1
Meeting ID: 899 8125 5862. Passcode: 234069
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Floating Bridge Sept Refit
IW Transport Plan Consultation
Published by - 11 Sep 2025
Island Roads Feedback
Published by - 11 Sep 2025
Going Electric 2025
Published by - 26 Aug 2025
Newport to Sandown Cycletrack OPEN
Published by Tim Thorne - 17 Aug 2025
Stag Lane Bridge Closure Mid September
Published by Tim Thorne - 31 Jul 2025
Route 23 Closure at Merstone
Published by Tim Thorne - 31 Jul 2025
CycleWight 2025 AGM 3rd October
Published by Webmaster - 31 Jul 2025
Next Kidical Mass Newport 4th October
Published by Webmaster - 31 Jul 2025
Horsebridge Hill Road Works
Read OnTheWight Article (source acknowledged)
Published by Webmaster - 27 Jul 2025
Cyclists Outperform Cars In Commuter Challenge
Published by Tim Thorne - 21 Jun 2025
Isle of Wight Biosphere
Published by Webmaster - 20 Jun 2025
Cement Mills Viaduct
Cement Mills Viaduct is now closed to all cyclists and walkers now work has started to replace the entire deck of the Cement Mills Viaduct, a vital section of the Cowes to Newport Cycletrack. Under the work, Island Roads will replace nearly 100 panels that are now nearing end of life with new highly durable decking that is designed to be widely recyclable. During work, the official diversion will be via Horsebridge Hill and Stag Lane.
Newport to Sandown cycle track OPEN
Island Roads have worked to reopen a section of the popular Newport to Sandown cycle track, which was temporarily closed due to safety concerns.
AGM Update and Other News
This year it will be at Caffe Isola in Newport in Upper St James Street on Friday 3rd October at 7.30. We are busy organising a variety of activities and presentations for the night but it will include an update on the Island Green Link as well as an online presentation by Mark Philpotts who, as Ranty Highwayman, is one of the leading Active Travel advocates in the country. His professional life has been designing walking and cycling infrastructure so someone who has a depth of knowledge on a subject very close to our hearts. We hope members will make every effort to attend and bring your friends. As ever there will be a raffle! If you could donate a prize that would be fantastic. See you there. More information on Mark here
We are taking this opportunity to let you know more about the Island Transport Plan. The first road shows have been this week and there are more to follow. You can obtain a paper copy of the questionnaire for the plan at these meetings. There is an opportunity for people to attend an online meeting. More details on the meetings and commenting on the plan follow the link. Here The closing date for submission on commenting online is 24th Nov. We intend to meet with The Ramblers to look at areas of mutual interest before submitting our comments. We will also be sending members our reflections on the plan in our next briefing.
Please remember the Island Roads annual survey is now active and closes on 30th September. Follow this link.
We have issued a Press Release following the collision between a cyclist and car at Smallbrook. We had identified the issues with the redesign in 2022 and had written to point out that it did not take cyclists into account enough.
At the present time there are several issues which we are asking for clarity from the Council. These include the non-erection of the 'Think Bike' signs, the non removal of the humps in Birchmore Lane and of barriers on many of the cycle routes around the Island. We are expecting an update on these issues before the AGM.
We met with a representative from Visit Isle of Wight last week. We discussed topics of interest including providing information about cycling to interested people, closure of the paths at busy times of the year and encouraging more people to leave their cars at home. They are promoting slow guides which encourage to walk and cycle. Hopefully the meetings. will become a more regular thing.
At the present time there are several issues which we are asking for clarity from the Council. These include the non-erection of the 'Think Bike' signs, the non removal of the humps in Birchmore Lane and of barriers on many of the cycle routes around the Island. We are expecting an update on these issues before the AGM.
We met with a representative from Visit Isle of Wight last week. We discussed topics of interest including providing information about cycling to interested people, closure of the paths at busy times of the year and encouraging more people to leave their cars at home. They are promoting slow guides which encourage to walk and cycle. Hopefully the meetings. will become a more regular thing.
The twelve-week public consultation on Isle of Wight Council’s draft Island Transport Plan (ITP) has been launched today. The document outlines the Island’s transport priorities from 2025 to 2040.The plan is part of a national requirement for Local Transport Authorities to have a Local Transport Plan in place.
Highlights
The plan highlights include:
The plan highlights include:
- supporting healthier communities through safer and more travel options
- a transport network that reduces environmental impact
- the importance of adapting to climate change
The ITP also includes objectives such as supporting local economic growth, improving air quality and travel efficiency, and making transport more inclusive and affordable.
Other improvements
Among the proposals are improvements to rural bus shelters, simplified ticketing across different modes of transport, and the rollout of real-time information across the network.
Among the proposals are improvements to rural bus shelters, simplified ticketing across different modes of transport, and the rollout of real-time information across the network.
The plan also supports enhancements at ferry terminals and the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
LCWIP's
A Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) is a long-term (10 year minimum) strategic plan that sets out local priorities for improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure. In consultation with local residents and stakeholders, it identifies key routes and zones within a town or group of settlements where new infrastructure and the implementation of more walking and cycling-friendly policies will provide high quality, safer environments for people to get around on foot, wheelchair, mobility scooter and bike.
All the LCWIPs we’ve commissioned have been adopted by the IWC. We had hoped that the planning team would have completed a consultation process to progress them to SPD’s (supplementary planning documents) however there was a delay due to the Island planning strategy needing to conclude its process. The current plan is for the LCWIP’s to go through a 6 week public consultation starting mid-late October and for that to be presented to cabinet members at the following council meeting. We can’t see any reason for them not to be adopted, so with any luck by the end of the year there will be a selection of cycle infrastructure improvements available to developers for their consideration.
This link below shows the "Live" works on Island Roads network
which includes some paths
https://one.network/uk/isleofwight
Rights of Way issues. The easiest way is to email rightsofway@iow.gov.uk. Be specific in your location and tell us in as much detail as you can of where and what the problem is so we can easily find when we inspect. You can email a photo (but make sure the image size is not large), photos should show the problem in relation to the surroundings (avoid close shots that do not help us identify the area)
Cycle Path Maintenance
CycleWight have been campaigning on achieving improvements on the quality of the paths, in particular NCN 23 between Newport and Sandown. Between Merstone and Horringford the path is particularly poor. Do you have a picture of this section sometime before 2019? If so please contact us HERE
The Isle of Wight Council is set to receive more than £13.6 million in Levelling Up money as part of the third round of the fund.
The major government investment will be used to enhance travel between Ryde and Yarmouth by improving cycling, walking and bus routes while also making accessibility improvements.
Blackwater Hollow
The poor quality path at Blackwater has been upgraded. In all, nearly half a kilometre of path has been resurfaced and the ‘wet’ area has been raised. CycleWight started a campaign about this in 2021 when we had our first site visit. Thanks to all of you who wrote. Please do let us know your thoughts on what has been done so we can pass it on.