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 ...
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 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 ...
Day Ride Sunday 8th November 10.00am Lynnsport A ride to The Jenyns Arms, Denver Sluice and lunch stop to be decided on the day. About 33 miles. Evening Ride Thursday 12th November 7.00pm by the South Quay floating pontoon An evening ride from the South Quay pontoon at 7.00pm followed by optional drinks. Audax ...
Hi Bugsters, Time for a new rides list is here again together with the season of mists (and mellow fruitfulness if we’re lucky). We were certainly fortunate this weekend with fantastic weather for Andrew’s maintenance seminar, Pete’s congratulatory retirement get-together and for an impromptu ride with Helen, Angela and Ray on Sunday. Many thanks to ...
We are having a combined bike maintenance day and celebration of Pete’s retirement on Saturday October 31st. We’ll ride from Lynnsport as usual at 10am, via Sandringham to Trev’s at 2 West Road, Dersingham. Items covered under the heading of maintenance will include: Safety checks On the road emergencies (puncture, broken chain, buckled wheel, ...
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 ...
For more information about rides in general, please see the About KLWNBUG page. No booking is required, but it's always helpful to tell us you're coming on Facebook or other sites where the event is posted. Day Ride Sunday 6th September 10.00am Lynnsport A ride to Bircham Windmill. About 28 miles Evening Ride Thursday 10th ...
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 ...
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 ...