Cycle Harrogate started off as a response to the slow pace of change by local government to provide quality cycling provision for the people of Harrogate. We began with a petition aiming to get some swift improvement on the Knaresborough road between Starbeck and the Stray. There was a load of support on Facebook and Twitter for this initiative. We continue to work to improve the lot of all bike riders in Harrogate and overtime we have campaigned on a number of issues. We did manage to get some cycle lanes on a part of the Knaresborough Rd but not what we hoped, this was a defeat really, but it made us more determined.
We persuaded a local primary school to abandon an anti cycle policy and install some bike racks.
We helped to get the beryl Burton Cycleway which was falling apart some much needed maintenance.
We asked North Yorkshire County Council for a cycling officer and recently they advertised for a sustainable transport officer.
Along the way we have became smarter and more pragmatic. You don't get what you want but you do get something and every time you get a little bit you make the next step easier.
Who is behind Cycle Harrogate?
Most of the blogging on here is by Dave Prince but a few other people write for us to. We want Cycle Harrogate be a community organisation for the people of Harrogate and we are often asked about the state of play by local people and the media. If we don't know we can usually find out.
How can I help ?
Firstly ride your bike, then get your friends and family riding theirs. Get involved, contact your local and county councillor ask for better cycle infrastructure. We get told there is no demand for cycling I don't believe that. We welcome guest posts on the blog send us one. Ask a question or leave a comment.
How can I get in touch?
easy email cyclehgt@gmail.com
or message us on twitter or facebook
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