Bespoke Cycle Group
@bespokeeb.bsky.social
Campaigning to reverse the ever worsening cycle provision in Eastbourne. We want to make it easier and safer for anyone to get around Eastbourne by bicycle.
https://www.bespokecyclegroup.org.uk/
https://www.bespokecyclegroup.org.uk/
Please report problems you face, on paths, using these links
For vegetation🌲🌱🌿
live.eastsussexhighways.com/report-probl...
For paths (eg width or condition) 😮🚳
live.eastsussexhighways.com/report-probl...
If you later complain Councillors and Highways will always ask ... did you report it ?
For vegetation🌲🌱🌿
live.eastsussexhighways.com/report-probl...
For paths (eg width or condition) 😮🚳
live.eastsussexhighways.com/report-probl...
If you later complain Councillors and Highways will always ask ... did you report it ?
Report a problem with vegetation – live.eastsussexhighways.com
report a problem with vegetation including trees, hedges, weeds, grass
live.eastsussexhighways.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Please report problems you face, on paths, using these links
For vegetation🌲🌱🌿
live.eastsussexhighways.com/report-probl...
For paths (eg width or condition) 😮🚳
live.eastsussexhighways.com/report-probl...
If you later complain Councillors and Highways will always ask ... did you report it ?
For vegetation🌲🌱🌿
live.eastsussexhighways.com/report-probl...
For paths (eg width or condition) 😮🚳
live.eastsussexhighways.com/report-probl...
If you later complain Councillors and Highways will always ask ... did you report it ?
More traffic congestion in Willingdon as Hindsland housing allowed to be occupied even without the agreed road improvements
bournefreelive.co.uk/bournefree-o...
bournefreelive.co.uk/bournefree-o...
Bournefree Opinion: Hindsland – Over Optimistic Transport Planning?
bournefreelive.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 7:54 PM
More traffic congestion in Willingdon as Hindsland housing allowed to be occupied even without the agreed road improvements
bournefreelive.co.uk/bournefree-o...
bournefreelive.co.uk/bournefree-o...
Fairly similar to Eastbourne's Terminus Road, except cycling here is banned, for each and every phase ✋⛔
The trial of allowing cycling access on Sheep Street, Bicester’s main shopping street, has shown that cyclists slow down, stop, or move aside for pedestrians in 86% of cases. Pedestrians gave way to cyclists in the other 14%. 320 behaviour observations were made via mobile CCTV.
January 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Fairly similar to Eastbourne's Terminus Road, except cycling here is banned, for each and every phase ✋⛔
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Hello to new followers (no idea quite how you're finding me, but... hello!). This is the kind of thing I do. And my best work, every week, is in my newsletter, which you can subscribe to here: diagramclub.substack.com Anyway, thank you for following.
January 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Hello to new followers (no idea quite how you're finding me, but... hello!). This is the kind of thing I do. And my best work, every week, is in my newsletter, which you can subscribe to here: diagramclub.substack.com Anyway, thank you for following.
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We're looking to name our gritter bike...only terrible puns need apply
January 5, 2026 at 9:58 AM
We're looking to name our gritter bike...only terrible puns need apply
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🚲 When Elaine borrowed an e-cargo bike, she wasn’t planning to rethink everyday travel, but that’s exactly what happened. From school runs to shopping trips, it became a practical alternative to the car, building confidence and cutting car use.
👉 cyclinguk.org/cc-forres-cargo
👉 cyclinguk.org/cc-forres-cargo
January 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
🚲 When Elaine borrowed an e-cargo bike, she wasn’t planning to rethink everyday travel, but that’s exactly what happened. From school runs to shopping trips, it became a practical alternative to the car, building confidence and cutting car use.
👉 cyclinguk.org/cc-forres-cargo
👉 cyclinguk.org/cc-forres-cargo
Great local routes in Winter. Well done to
@sustrans.bsky.social
@nationalhighways.bsky.social
@forestryengland.bsky.social
@sustrans.bsky.social
@nationalhighways.bsky.social
@forestryengland.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Great local routes in Winter. Well done to
@sustrans.bsky.social
@nationalhighways.bsky.social
@forestryengland.bsky.social
@sustrans.bsky.social
@nationalhighways.bsky.social
@forestryengland.bsky.social
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Remember this one? “Humans aren’t very efficient movers—until you put us on a bicycle, when we become some of the most energy-efficient land travelers in the animal kingdom.” Proven science via Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social #CityMakingMath
The Most Efficient Traveler Isn’t a Bird or a Fish—It’s You on a Bike
A famous graphic, now updated, compares locomotion in the animal kingdom
www.scientificamerican.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Remember this one? “Humans aren’t very efficient movers—until you put us on a bicycle, when we become some of the most energy-efficient land travelers in the animal kingdom.” Proven science via Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social #CityMakingMath
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"Oxford's High Street booming, bucking national trend"
And this in a city where we've removed city centre parking and put in a congestion charge. Almost as if it's people who shop, not cars.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2573227...
And this in a city where we've removed city centre parking and put in a congestion charge. Almost as if it's people who shop, not cars.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2573227...
Oxford high street demand returns to pre-pandemic levels
Oxford’s high street is bucking the national trend, with demand rising and vacancy rates low
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:36 AM
"Oxford's High Street booming, bucking national trend"
And this in a city where we've removed city centre parking and put in a congestion charge. Almost as if it's people who shop, not cars.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2573227...
And this in a city where we've removed city centre parking and put in a congestion charge. Almost as if it's people who shop, not cars.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2573227...
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This week the Cuckoo Trail in East Sussex takes the crown as our Route of the Week! 👑
The 10-mile largely traffic-free route takes you from Heathfield to Polegate, passing through a mixture of broadleaf woodland, open grassland and pastures.
The 10-mile largely traffic-free route takes you from Heathfield to Polegate, passing through a mixture of broadleaf woodland, open grassland and pastures.
December 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This week the Cuckoo Trail in East Sussex takes the crown as our Route of the Week! 👑
The 10-mile largely traffic-free route takes you from Heathfield to Polegate, passing through a mixture of broadleaf woodland, open grassland and pastures.
The 10-mile largely traffic-free route takes you from Heathfield to Polegate, passing through a mixture of broadleaf woodland, open grassland and pastures.
A well deserved OBE for #Bespoke's
@scarlettmcnally.bsky.social and a reminder of her often quoted aomrc.org.uk/wp-content/u...
@scarlettmcnally.bsky.social and a reminder of her often quoted aomrc.org.uk/wp-content/u...
December 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A well deserved OBE for #Bespoke's
@scarlettmcnally.bsky.social and a reminder of her often quoted aomrc.org.uk/wp-content/u...
@scarlettmcnally.bsky.social and a reminder of her often quoted aomrc.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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E-bike scheme in #Guernsey aims to boost job opportunities. share.google/nNZwUa4cvj18...
New e-bike scheme aims to boost Guernsey job opportunities - BBC News
E-bike scheme helping people tackle transport barriers preventing them from work.
share.google
December 30, 2025 at 6:24 AM
E-bike scheme in #Guernsey aims to boost job opportunities. share.google/nNZwUa4cvj18...
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We have just passed the Winter Solstice, so from now on it's that little bit lighter every day 🌄
For now though, daylight hours remain short. Stay safe with our guide to cycling in the dark 👉 buff.ly/ZW9WGgP
For now though, daylight hours remain short. Stay safe with our guide to cycling in the dark 👉 buff.ly/ZW9WGgP
December 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We have just passed the Winter Solstice, so from now on it's that little bit lighter every day 🌄
For now though, daylight hours remain short. Stay safe with our guide to cycling in the dark 👉 buff.ly/ZW9WGgP
For now though, daylight hours remain short. Stay safe with our guide to cycling in the dark 👉 buff.ly/ZW9WGgP
Great article with @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social about encouraging less driving and more active travel to save the #NHS
hastingsonlinetimes.co.uk/hot-topics/h...
hastingsonlinetimes.co.uk/hot-topics/h...
We must get fitter if we’re to afford the future, says McNally
McNally in traffic outside Eastbourne hospital. Cycling on the pavement is forbidden. Plans for a bus and cycle route running three miles from Polegate to the hospital were stopped by councillors.
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hastingsonlinetimes.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Great article with @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social about encouraging less driving and more active travel to save the #NHS
hastingsonlinetimes.co.uk/hot-topics/h...
hastingsonlinetimes.co.uk/hot-topics/h...
Poor performance means less money ... as it should be
December 16, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Poor performance means less money ... as it should be
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Earlier this week the ATE funding for the next four years was announced. Brighton receives £4.5m, which sees it near the top of the per-capita funding. Unfortunately, East and West Sussex are both towards the bottom end of the table:
Looking at today's Active Travel England (@ategov.bsky.social) updated funding allocations, here is the funding per person per year. I think it makes good sense to fund places that put money to best uses, I made this chart shows how that policy play out in practice. www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Earlier this week the ATE funding for the next four years was announced. Brighton receives £4.5m, which sees it near the top of the per-capita funding. Unfortunately, East and West Sussex are both towards the bottom end of the table:
For those locals, who have not seen LTN 1/20 compliant cycling infrastructure, here is your chance at Hindsland, between Willingdon and Polegate on A2270.
A 3.5m wide shared path🚶🚴🧑🦼built by the developers
A 3.5m wide shared path🚶🚴🧑🦼built by the developers
December 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
For those locals, who have not seen LTN 1/20 compliant cycling infrastructure, here is your chance at Hindsland, between Willingdon and Polegate on A2270.
A 3.5m wide shared path🚶🚴🧑🦼built by the developers
A 3.5m wide shared path🚶🚴🧑🦼built by the developers
Another year where the allocation for those with a low capability score ( eg 1 for @eastsussexcc.bsky.social £3M ) get less than those other 'Shire counties' who get £10M to £30M. The money follows those who deliver !💰💷
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Active travel capability fund: local transport authority allocations 2025
www.gov.uk
December 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Another year where the allocation for those with a low capability score ( eg 1 for @eastsussexcc.bsky.social £3M ) get less than those other 'Shire counties' who get £10M to £30M. The money follows those who deliver !💰💷
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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E-bikes help more people travel in a healthy and sustainable way. However, illegally modified e-bikes and unlicensed e-motorbikes pose serious safety risks due to the dangerous speed they can travel at, and risk of fire from unregulated batteries. 1/2
December 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
E-bikes help more people travel in a healthy and sustainable way. However, illegally modified e-bikes and unlicensed e-motorbikes pose serious safety risks due to the dangerous speed they can travel at, and risk of fire from unregulated batteries. 1/2
Seasons Greetings from Bespoke Cycle Group 🚴♂️🎅🚴🤶
December 6, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Seasons Greetings from Bespoke Cycle Group 🚴♂️🎅🚴🤶
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See today's (Tue Dec 2nd) Zoom meeting at 5pm includes Chris from the Friends of Rother Valley Way talking about Rural #ActiveTravel Routes. Sign up first via the website.
Hello to all interested in active travel, safe streets, sociable streets and decarbonisation! You can find us at activetravelcafe.org.uk and on Zoom at 5pm on Tuesdays when we share news, talks and more. New sign ups via the website.
Zoom in, 5pm Tuesdays! | Active Travel Cafe
activetravelcafe.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
See today's (Tue Dec 2nd) Zoom meeting at 5pm includes Chris from the Friends of Rother Valley Way talking about Rural #ActiveTravel Routes. Sign up first via the website.
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Shaping the next five years: why you should care about the rather lacklustre third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy consultation - and what you can do about it lauralaker.substack.com/p/a-cycling-...
A cycling and walking strategy goes into a bar...
And gets a bit of a pep talk
lauralaker.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Shaping the next five years: why you should care about the rather lacklustre third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy consultation - and what you can do about it lauralaker.substack.com/p/a-cycling-...
Only 2 weeks to go to complete the consultation around cycling investment strategy. Keep it positive around 🚴🚲🦼🚶♂️.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...
The third cycling and walking investment strategy (CWIS3)
www.gov.uk
November 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Only 2 weeks to go to complete the consultation around cycling investment strategy. Keep it positive around 🚴🚲🦼🚶♂️.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...