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KCC councillor elections
April 23rd, 2013See what the KCC councillor candidates think on a number of cycling-related questions:
http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/election/may-2013
SPOKES an active campaign group set up to encourage cycling and publicise its benefits. We are based in the East Kent area of the UK but have an interest in better conditions for cyclists everywhere.
We publish a free quarterly newsletter in which we air our views and the views of others on cycling issues and ensure its widest possible distribution. You can read the latest edition here as well as recent back issues.
We also organise a full programme of rides and cycling events in and around Kent to be enjoyed by ordinary people.
Next Spokes-led ride: Sunday 5 January 2014. Ride of approximately 25 miles around villages to the west of Ashford with pub stop en route. 10:30 at Ashford domestic station.
Help out on the cycle network
If you've ever wanted to help out with maintaining the cycle network, please take a look at our Sustrans Volunteer Rangers page for details of how to get started.
Spokes blog
We've recently launched the Spokes blog. We'll post the very latest cycling news and commentary there and we welcome your comments on our posts.
Here's our most recent blog postings:
Guidance from NICE to promote walking and cycling
January 25th, 2013Dr. Gillian Corble, a Spokes member and local GP, has prepared a precis of the NICE guidance PH41 to promote walking and cycling that was issued in November 2012.
Draft Swale Cycling Plan available
January 25th, 2013A draft Swale Cycling Plan has been produced as a co-operation between Swale Cycle Forum, Swale Borough Council, and Kent County Council. We’re interested in your views on its recommendations.
Spokes Autumn 2012 newsletter
December 20th, 2012
If you’re a Spokes member, the Autumn 2012 newsletter will soon be landing on your doormat. As usual it’s packed with all of the latest cycling news affecting East Kent. If you can’t wait then you can always view it online too. Just follow the link in this post.Spokes September 2012 newsletter
October 1st, 2012
If you’re a Spokes member, the September 2012 newsletter will soon be landing on your doormat. As usual it’s packed with all of the latest cycling news affecting East Kent. If you can’t wait then you can always view it online too. Just follow the link in this post.Spokes supports public bridleway creation near Chilham and Godmersham
July 13th, 2012Kent County Council are now advertising the creation of a public bridleway near Chilham and Godmersham. Spokes have written a letter of support for this because it will enable the potential improvement of the route of National Cycle Route 18 between Chartham and Wye. This bridleway will enable a more direct and less hilly route to be chosen whilst avoiding the busy A28.
Spokes supports public bridleway creation in Dover
July 13th, 2012Previously we blogged about supporting the creation of a cycle route in Dover which will benefit a number of local schools and residents in the wider community. Kent County Council are now advertising the creation of a public bridleway to allow this to take place. Spokes have written a letter of support for this.
Spokes responds to the Kent Freight Action Plan 2012-16 consultation
July 13th, 2012Freight vehicles affect the journeys that cyclists choose to make. We have therefore responded to the Kent Freight Action Plan 2012-16 consultation. You can read our consultation response.
Spokes June 2012 newsletter
June 17th, 2012
If you’re a Spokes member, the June 2012 newsletter will soon be landing on your doormat. As usual it’s packed with all of the latest cycling news affecting East Kent. If you can’t wait then you can always view it online too. Just follow the link in this post.Times Campaign: Dover District Council’s response
May 11th, 2012Dover District Council have responded to our letter asking that they support the Times’ Cities Safe for Cycling campaign.
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