Letter: proposed Marsh Lane development

Previously on KLWNBUG... we criticised the initial plans for the new Lynnsport-Edward Benefer Way road that would have replaced part of the Sandringham Railway cycle path and added dangerous crossings; and then our volunteers (Pete, Rob, myself and many others - including friends at our national body Cyclenation and the charities Sustrans and CTC) helped ...

Lethal Ŧ Junctions: Developers' Most Common Cycling Mistake?

I've put in an objection to yet another set of plans where a developer has thoughtlessly put a cycle track across a T junction in a way that has contributed to many injuries and even a few deaths across the country. West Norfolk is littered with this failed layout, so I want to explain how ...

Planning Round-up: KL Marsh Lane / DM Bexwell Road / Ringstead Chapel Lane / Clenchwarton Wildfields / Watlington Mill Road

Responding to proposed plans for new buildings and changes is one of the few ways that we can tell developers what local cyclists want. Sadly, many developers either come from far away places where few people cycle or they seem simply not to understand what local cycling policies mean or something. Council officers spot some ...

Fawkes in the Walks

Fawkes in the Walks is on Friday 6th November, with the bonfire being lit at half six and fireworks from 8pm. More details are on the borough council website. Why not freewheel into town and avoid getting stuck in traffic? This year, there's a new 60-space cycle park with lockers on the ground floor of ...

Your Bike? ProperLockIt!

It's that time of year again: students are going to university, many are looking to buy bikes and bike thieves are looking for ways to make easy money. Don't let them take your bike easily - #ProperLockIt, as shown in this video from our friends in Cambridge.

What a BUG Ride Looks Like

Thank you to Roger for recording this from his handlebar and sharing it with us on the Facebook group. Of course, the rides vary in length and composition, but it's an example... and it's probably just as well you can't hear the nonsense I'm saying...

Planning Round-up: Clenchwarton Fosters / The Winch / Watlington Station / Plaxtole House

Responding to proposed plans for new buildings and changes is one of the few ways that we can tell developers what local cyclists want. Sadly, many of them either come from far away places where few people cycle or they seem simply not to understand what local cycling policies mean or something. Council officers spot ...

Bike Bent By Bad Road Repairs? Maybe You Can Claim

The "Money Saving Expert" has just published a new guide to how to claim for damage to your bicycle caused by poor road maintenance. You can find it at http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/pothole-claims Where it mentions the council's road maintenance policy, that usually means the "Norfolk Transport Asset Plan" in Norfolk. Please let us know if you have ...

King's Lynn Welcomes New Interchange Cycle Route

Local bike users have welcomed the opening of the new King's Lynn Bus Station which includes an improved two-way section of National Cycle Route 1. The section between the Rail Station and Lynn Museum includes two "No Entry Except Cycles" and two new Toucan Crossings and a section of mixed-use path connects Waterloo Street to ...

BUG's Day Out in London: Details

This weekend's ride is train assisted - we will be catching the 08.54 train from King's Lynn and ride together from the top of Belgrove Street (just opposite King's Cross) to the cycle only circuit. Details of the circuit around London can be found at http://www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/The_Events/FreeCycle/Route.htm This is a BUG all-welcome ride - see http://www.KLWNBUG.co.uk/about/ ...

KLWNBUG – The Norfolk & Fens Cycling Campaign

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