GMCC Social Bike Ride: Wednesday 3rd April

GMCC’s first social ride of 2019 is on Wednesday 3rd April. Meet in Albert Square from 5.30pm for a 6pm departure. Ride from Manchester city centre… This month we’re heading to Gorton via the Ashton Canal and “Yellow Brick Road” traffic-free cycle routes. Here’s Richard‘s pinterest board with photos from the reccy ride and the ride’s facebook event page. […]

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Manchester to Chorlton Cycling and Walking Route Consultation

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The first public consultation drop-in event for the proposed Manchester to Chorlton cycling and walking route took place on Wednesday 21 November. It showcased the groundbreaking vision for safer streets that has the potential to enable active transport. It sets the wheels in motion for the second major road improvement scheme in Manchester following the […]

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Salford ups community engagement on cycling, walking and road safety

Salford is changing the way it engages with the public around cycling and walking in order to attract more residents to get involved and help tackle key issues in the borough such as school road safety. The Salford Walking and Cycling Forum is being launched on Tuesday 13th November, with an open invitation to anyone […]

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Social Ride to Didsbury 18th May 2017

GMCC’s second social ride of 2017 will be held on Thursday 18th May. Meet in Albert Square, Manchester city centre, from 5.30pm for a 6pm departure. This month we’re heading to Didsbury via the Wilmslow Road corridor. (facebook event page) We ride at a gentle pace with a ride leader and back marker. No need to join or sign up, just turn […]

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Photos from GMCC’s April 2017 Big Ride

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday 29th April 2017! We rode to campaign for Healthy Streets, Clean Air and More Cycleways from #GMMayor candidates, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and our ten Local Authorities.

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Big Ride (and walk) 2pm Saturday 29th April

Join our family-friendly ride on Saturday 29th April to call for: Clean Air Healthy Streets and More Cycleways from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the Mayoral candidates and our Local Authorities. We’ll depart from Platt Fields at 2pm and head into the city-centre along Oxford Road’s new cycleway, then a return ride will arrive back at Platt Fields by 4pm. Sign the petition then ride with us to show your support!

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Sign the petition for Clean Air, Healthy Streets and More Cycleways across Greater Manchester

Sign our petition to call for: Clean Air Healthy Streets and More Cycleways from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the Mayoral candidates and our Local Authorities. If you want more action for clean air, liveable local streets and safer cycling then enter your details to pledge your support… People riding with us on Saturday 29th April should also pledge support […]

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Social Ride to Clifton & Ringley 18th Aug 2016

GMCC’s next social ride is on Thursday 18th August, meet in Albert Square from 5.30pm for a 6pm departure. Ride from Manchester city centre… This month we’re heading to Clifton Country Park then visiting the The Horseshoe Inn, for sustenance, liquid refreshments and plenty of cycling chat! Rob’s description: “An annual favourite, this ride goes from Albert Square via […]

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Take action now: Save Oxford Road cycleways!

Any new cycling infrastructure must be of the highest possible quality to ensure people of all ages and abilities are able to cycle in safety. The Oxford Road corridor is Manchester’s busiest cycling route so it deserves a flagship scheme with dedicated cycleways that minimise conflict with pedestrians and motorised traffic. Manchester Cycle Forum was […]

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Oxford Road cycleways – re-design information

Proposals to change – and water down – the designs for Oxford Road’s cycleways were presented to Manchester City Council’s Cycle Forum on Tuesday 28th June 2016. Instead of providing protected cycleways throughout, TfGM and MCC are now considering designs that would make the cycling route less safe and attractive at three locations: near the Palace […]

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