Comments for Spokes East Kent Cycle Campaign http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog For all cyclists in East Kent Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:21:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Crab & Winkle bridges granted permission by Whitstable Cottages http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/2011/03/08/crab-winkle-bridges-granted-permission/comment-page-1/#comment-2394 Whitstable Cottages Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:21:28 +0000 http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/2011/03/08/crab-winkle-bridges-granted-permission/#comment-2394 Great news for Whitstable based cyclists. Thumbs up to the council. Great news for Whitstable based cyclists. Thumbs up to the council.

]]> Comment on Ashford’s new cycle / pedestrian bridge is open by Bybrook path consultation « Blog « SPOKES East Kent Cycle Campaign http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/2011/11/05/ashfords-new-cycle-pedestrian-bridge-is-open/comment-page-1/#comment-2319 Bybrook path consultation « Blog « SPOKES East Kent Cycle Campaign Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:28:12 +0000 http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/?p=392#comment-2319 [...] Kent County Council have opened a new public consultation for the creation of a new public right of way linking Bybrook with Eureka Leisure Park in Ashford. The proposal is for a public footpath, but we believe that it would benefit cyclists if it could be developed as a cycle path shared with pedestrians.  It would offer shorter journeys between Bybrook and the town centre traffic-free and away from the main roads. The new route would provide an ideal link with the brand new cycle and pedestrian bridge over the M20. [...] [...] Kent County Council have opened a new public consultation for the creation of a new public right of way linking Bybrook with Eureka Leisure Park in Ashford. The proposal is for a public footpath, but we believe that it would benefit cyclists if it could be developed as a cycle path shared with pedestrians.  It would offer shorter journeys between Bybrook and the town centre traffic-free and away from the main roads. The new route would provide an ideal link with the brand new cycle and pedestrian bridge over the M20. [...]

]]> Comment on The Hub Cycle Shop opens on Saturday in Sandgate by Polly James http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/2010/05/06/the-hub-cycle-shop-opens-on-saturday-in-sandgate/comment-page-1/#comment-2299 Polly James Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:27:40 +0000 http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/?p=110#comment-2299 Need some advice on adult folding trikes please. Do you have any, or prices. Am 5' 3' tall inside leg 30". Need space on back for carrier. Thanks Polly James Need some advice on adult folding trikes please. Do you have any, or prices. Am 5′ 3′ tall inside leg 30″. Need space on back for carrier.
Thanks Polly James

]]> Comment on Cycle route extended along Royal Military Canal by Cycle route extended along Royal Military Canal « Tweed Wheelers http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/2011/08/15/cycle-route-extended-along-royal-military-canal/comment-page-1/#comment-2234 Cycle route extended along Royal Military Canal « Tweed Wheelers Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:08:26 +0000 http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/?p=378#comment-2234 [...] Cycle route extended along Royal Military Canal « Blog « SPOKES East Kent Cycle Campaign. [...] [...] Cycle route extended along Royal Military Canal « Blog « SPOKES East Kent Cycle Campaign. [...]

]]> Comment on Canterbury to Chartham riverside cycle route construction continues by Spokes East Kent Cycle Campaign http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/2010/06/24/canterbury-to-chartham-riverside-cycle-route-construction-continues/comment-page-1/#comment-2225 Spokes East Kent Cycle Campaign Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:43:50 +0000 http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/?p=159#comment-2225 We're glad you enjoyed the route so much. The campaigning for this route was carried out by ourselves. We're already working on plans for another lengthy traffic-free section of cycle route from near the other side of Chartham towards Godmersham. That will help add more traffic-free route in the Ashford direction. In the meantime you may have noticed that National Cycle Route 18, which the Great Stour Way you cycled is part of, extends to Ashford via quiet roads. After Ashford it uses more quiet roads to reach Tenterden and Royal Tunbridge Wells. Take a look at this map to see the full alignment of NCR18 together with the proposed route mentioned above: http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=11&lat=51.17125&lon=0.69788&layers=B0 We’re glad you enjoyed the route so much. The campaigning for this route was carried out by ourselves.

We’re already working on plans for another lengthy traffic-free section of cycle route from near the other side of Chartham towards Godmersham. That will help add more traffic-free route in the Ashford direction.

In the meantime you may have noticed that National Cycle Route 18, which the Great Stour Way you cycled is part of, extends to Ashford via quiet roads. After Ashford it uses more quiet roads to reach Tenterden and Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Take a look at this map to see the full alignment of NCR18 together with the proposed route mentioned above:
http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=11&lat=51.17125&lon=0.69788&layers=B0

]]> Comment on Canterbury to Chartham riverside cycle route construction continues by Jill Hemmings http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/2010/06/24/canterbury-to-chartham-riverside-cycle-route-construction-continues/comment-page-1/#comment-2224 Jill Hemmings Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:24:17 +0000 http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/?p=159#comment-2224 I really enjoyed the wonderful off road cycle route from Chartham to canterbury and back. Took the train from wye to Chartham,cycled in to canterbury had a cup of tea and cycled back then caught the next train home! what a joy No traffic,no jostling with cars. and lots of other cyclists and walkers of all ages enjoying the peace and quiet. A big big thank you Sustrans for all your hard work. How about extending it to ashford? I really enjoyed the wonderful off road cycle route from Chartham to canterbury and back. Took the train from wye to Chartham,cycled in to canterbury had a cup of tea and cycled back then caught the next train home! what a joy No traffic,no jostling with cars. and lots of other cyclists and walkers of all ages enjoying the peace and quiet.
A big big thank you Sustrans for all your hard work.
How about extending it to ashford?

]]> Comment on Kingfisher Way improved cattle grids by Jeff Burrows http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/2011/03/03/kingfisher-way-improved-cattle-grids/comment-page-1/#comment-2181 Jeff Burrows Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:02:43 +0000 http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/?p=288#comment-2181 Brilliant route and enjoyable ride The cycleway cattle grids are great. Not having to get off to open gates was the business I love the name of the grids The Ongie Brilliant route and enjoyable ride
The cycleway cattle grids are great.
Not having to get off to open gates was the business
I love the name of the grids The Ongie

]]> Comment on Man on the Run 2011 by THE T00LMAN http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/2011/04/06/man-on-the-run-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-2166 THE T00LMAN Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:29:53 +0000 http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/?p=317#comment-2166 COMPLETED MY FIRST 5K TODAY GENERALLY GOOD HOWEVER SPOILT THE DAY BY RUNNING OUT OF MEDALS WONT BE DOING IT AGAIN WILL FIND A RACE THAT THE ORGANISERS CAN COUNT COMPLETED MY FIRST 5K TODAY GENERALLY GOOD HOWEVER SPOILT THE DAY BY RUNNING OUT OF MEDALS WONT BE DOING IT AGAIN WILL FIND A RACE THAT THE ORGANISERS CAN COUNT

]]> Comment on Progress on riverside cycle route at Canterbury’s Kingsmead by Canterbury gains more riverside cycle path « Blog « SPOKES East Kent Cycle Campaign http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/2011/02/26/progress-on-riverside-cycle-route-at-canterburys-kingsmead/comment-page-1/#comment-2148 Canterbury gains more riverside cycle path « Blog « SPOKES East Kent Cycle Campaign Fri, 20 May 2011 15:14:41 +0000 http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/?p=286#comment-2148 [...] In February we posted an update about the shared-use riverside cycling and walking path at the edge of Kingsbrook Park in Canterbury. We’re pleased to see that the public has now gained access to part of this route in the last few days. [...] [...] In February we posted an update about the shared-use riverside cycling and walking path at the edge of Kingsbrook Park in Canterbury. We’re pleased to see that the public has now gained access to part of this route in the last few days. [...]

]]> Comment on Canterbury’s Horses & Goats Tunnel is open by Spokes East Kent Cycle Campaign http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/2011/05/11/canterburys-horses-and-goats-tunnel-is-open/comment-page-1/#comment-2144 Spokes East Kent Cycle Campaign Wed, 18 May 2011 21:03:11 +0000 http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/blog/?p=358#comment-2144 We understand that lighting is planned. We understand that lighting is planned.

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