South Glos Council has published further details of plans to create a near-continuous, two-way segregated cycle track along the full length of Bradley Stoke Way. The route is part of a wider £31.8m scheme to improve walking, cycling and bus travel between Thornbury and south Bradley Stoke. Residents are encouraged to have their say on the proposals by 18th December.
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Large signs warning motorists to ‘Look out for cyclists’ that have appeared on a number of roundabouts in and around Bradley Stoke have attracted criticism from local residents and councillors concerned at their overbearing size, “distracting” appearance and “cluttering” effect on the street scene. The cost of manufacturing and installing the signs was…
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Further details of plans to create a 2-way segregated cycle track along the full length of Bradley Stoke Way have been published by South Glos Council. The 3m-wide track is part of a suite of proposals to improve walking, cycling, wheeling, and bus travel between Thornbury and south Bradley Stoke. Subject to funding, construction could start in 2024 and take around two years to complete.
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South Gloucestershire Council is encouraging people to have their say on a raft of proposals to improve walking, cycling and travelling by bus along Bradley Stoke Way. The scheme includes new bus lanes, upgraded crossings and segregated foot/cycle ways. If approved, the works could be implemented from “late 2023” and take up to two years to complete.
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Bradley Stoke Town Council has agreed to part fund the purchase of two electric bikes for use by the town’s neighbourhood police team. A £2,658 Grant Aid payment was agreed despite some councillors’ reservations over residents being “taxed twice” (having already paid the police precept that is added to council tax bills).
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A cyclist from Bradley Stoke is hoping to conquer the world on his bike – without actually leaving the country. Rob Berry, 52, has set off on a virtual 22,187-mile cycle of the globe in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
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Three Year 13 students from Bradley Stoke have completed the “challenge of a lifetime” by completing a 1,000-mile charity cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats (known to enthusiasts as LEJoG) in just 16 days. Scott Warburton (aged 18), Ryan Edwards (18) and Alessandro Bufalino (17) made the epic journey in July, a few weeks after finishing their final
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Local police are advising cyclists to review their security precautions after ten bikes were reported stolen from public locations within Bradley Stoke over the last nine weeks. Incidents within just the last two weeks have included four bikes being taken from Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (one on 3rd November and three on 13th November) and another being taken from the Willow Brook
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Two 16-year-old students from Bradley Stoke have completed a gruelling cycle ride to Land’s End in order to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Scott Warburton and Ryan Edwards say they encountered some “truly awful” weather during the 300-mile trip, on which they carried all their gear and stayed in youth hostels. Immediate members of both students’ families have been
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If you are stuck with ideas of what to do with the kids on Easter Sunday then come and join the Stokes Cycling Club family Easter ride for a few hours of fun. The event is completely FREE. There will be a choice of a 3 or 6-mile ride to which everyone is welcome. This is aimed at families, including children
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