Perhaps it's a sad reflection of the times that we live in, but every time I go out for a ride I take my phone with me. Long gone are the halcyon days heading off into the Bowland Fells with nothing more than a map and a water bottle. Nowadays, it's as if I've gone out half dressed if I leave my mobile behind! Of course, having a mobile with you can be very useful, not to … [Read more...]
Change
This week, the alternative plan for investing in cycling (known as 'Plan B') by the New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA) was rejected as a complete plan by the Department for Transport (DfT). However, some elements of it will receive funding. 'Plan B' was widely criticised for being both ineffective in promoting cycling and for being a waste of public money. As a result … [Read more...]
David Millar & Paul Smith
We are suckers for either great cycling videos or things designed by Paul Smith. This short video manages to combine both and features one of Britain's great cyclists, David Millar. If you've managed to save up enough pennies, head on over to Paul Smith's website to check out the new collection. … [Read more...]
Lights, camera, action…
This week, cycling in the New Forest has had more media coverage than normal. Starting with the Sunday Politics show on BBC1, the current issues of cycling in the New Forest were highlighted in a special report by @MarkerJParker . I was interviewed as part of the piece, talking briefly about "Plan B" and Sportives. To see the full clip, head on over to our newly set up Facebook … [Read more...]
An open letter to the Department for Transport
Last week @forestcyclist wrote a very comprehensive open letter to the Department for Transport. The letter is reproduced in full below, along with a reply from Councillor David Harrison.The letter gives a very clear view of the situation and will bring people unfamiliar with what's been happening in the New Forest with regards to cycling, up to speed. Credit must go … [Read more...]