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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Aug 14

Spot the difference....
The path from Hertford Road under the railway and across the field to Knebworth is now barrier free!

Foot path showing barriers with a cycle stuck in between the barrier

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Aug 5

We are keen to continue working with 9Yards and other stakeholders to make improvements to the Roaring Meg for wheeling and cycling.

An infographic with title Campaign win! Plans for Roaring Meg road link withdrawn again after resident objections

The infographic has an illustration of a person with a hard hat holding a technical sketch of a building alongside a person in a flowery dress with a bicycle helmet holding a bike.

The infographic reads:
We're on the right track: 9Yards mentioned engagement with Invis-Ability and Cycling UK Stevenage and agreed better cycling, wheeling and walking access is needed. BUT...

Safe and easy cycling routes were missing and a key entrance route was suggested to be changed to pedestrian-only.

Residents across the town responded to our call to OBJECT to the planning application in light of our remaining concerns.

We will continue to campaign for improvements to the Roaring Meg. This would be in line with HCC priorities for active travel. We encourage developers to approach us before drafting their plans. This has led to positive collaborations and results for everyone.

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jul 25

We have now done a formal submission of comments on the current Roaring Meg Planning Application. There is still time for individuals to make comments and we encourage people to object. Full details of our comment and how to submit your own are on the link: www.cyclinguk.org/group/post/r...

Roaring Meg Planning Comments

www.cyclinguk.org

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jul 22

We spoke at the Planning Committee to voice our concerns on the plans for North Herts College in the town centre. The Committee shared our concerns and has required indoor cycle parking to be provided. We'll continue to campaign for safe and convenient cycling routes to the town centre! 💪

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jul 13

Earlier this year we collaborated with invis-Ability to survey the current situation. We hoped that any further planning applications for Roaring Meg would include the improvements needed for walking, wheeling and cycling. You can find our analysis here:
www.cyclinguk.org/group/page/r...

Roaring Meg - Cycling and Walking Access

www.cyclinguk.org

Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jul 12

Proposals in the new planning application for the Roaring Meg retail park would force people cycling to dismount and walk when they leave the Monkswood Way cycleway (a popular entrance/exit). We're encouraging our network to object to this application to show that cycling access must be improved!

Proposed Car park alterations at Roaring Meg

www.cyclinguk.org

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jul 10

This brand new video shows how London has been transformed for cycling. With the regeneration of our town centre, many people are once again moving out of London to Stevenage. These "new pioneers" have much higher expectations of what good cycling infrastructure is like thanks to this experience!

London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · Jul 9

📺 Treat yourself to a highly enjoyable 10 minutes!

(Also loving the cameo from our Hackney group👋)

In The City of London Bicycles Now Outnumber Cars

YouTube video by Streetfilms®

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jul 1

Cycling UK Stevenage have submitted detailed comments on the new Leisure Centre planning application. Find out more about what we have said and how to make your own comment direct to SBC on the link below:
www.cyclinguk.org/group/post/n...

New Leisure Centre Planning Comments

www.cyclinguk.org

Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 24

Stevenage has a strong rating of 75 which has helped Hertfordshire record a good average rating overall. But despite rating well, this global research has reviewed our local insight which indicates that Stevenage is known for having an expansive network that hasn’t led to high usage rates. 2/2

Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 24

The latest City Ratings, a data analysis tool ranking global cities and towns for how amenable they are to cycling has been released - with thousands of locations across the globe analysed. This year, Stevenage has been rated for the first time. 1/2

City Rating Cycling Scores - Stevenage now rated

www.cyclinguk.org

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 24

More photos of the day can be found on the gallery (bottom of page) here: www.cyclinguk.org/group/post/m... a big thank you to Loyd Davies for all the fantastic photos 🙏

Midsummer Cycling for ALL

www.cyclinguk.org

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 24

Around 50 cyclists enjoyed perfect weather for our Midsummer Cycling for ALL last weekend. Our route was entirely traffic-free - incl. the new Gresley Way cycleway linking Fairlands Way and Six Hills Way. This new cycleway has been made possible thanks to active campaigning from our volunteers 💪🙏

A large group of people wheeling and cycling pose on the new Gresley Way cycleway. Photo by Loyd Davies.

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 21

Find out more about the #ShowYourStripes campaign on www.ShowYourStripes.info and by following @edhawkins.org

Show Your Stripes

Visualising how the climate has changed for every country across the globe

www.ShowYourStripes.info

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 21

#ShowYourStripes The first image is an iconic Stevenage underpass infrastructure chosen to recognise the vision of the New Town planners. The scarf shows UK temperature data. The second image shows the urgency of the climate emergency, action is needed to make our infrastructure fit for the future.

Temperature scarf in front of an underpass mural showing an adapted cycle with a person cycling alongside a mural of an iconic Stevenage view showing segregated cycleways with people cycling on it.

Worn out cyclepath with a temperature scarf hanging on a metal fence behind it.

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 19

Last night we held our first social for people who cycle everyday journeys and who would like to connect with more local people! A great meetup in the pub; lovely to see new faces too! Going forward we will hold monthly socials on the third Wednesday. Keep an eye out for our teddy and join us 💚

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 12

UPDATE: Beryl replied to our card! They're upgrading the e-bike fleet and are aiming to return by June 30th (this is a target). Huge thanks to everyone who signed at Stevenage Day to show how much we miss the bikes, including local MP @kevinbonavia.bsky.social We'll keep you posted. #GetWellBeryl 💙🚲

Cycling UK Stevenage campaigners Teun and Jenn pose with Kevin Bonavia MP for Stevenage, who is holding the Get Well Soon Beryl card on Stevenage Day 2025

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 11

More Good News! For at least 3 years, the underpass under the entrance to the lcon building has had no lighting. We have been campaigning to Hill & @hertscc.bsky.social for years. We'll continue to campaign for permanent lights but the temporary fix of motion sensitive LED lights is very welcome 🙏

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 10

Good News! After a long absence, there are cycle racks outside the main entrance of big Tesco in town again! There are now 12, more than before. We had explained to the Council that people using the racks needed easy, direct access from the cycleway and convenient parking near the store entrance.

A picture showing bikes parked at bicycle racks outside the main entrance to Tesco in Stevenage town centre. The Ibis hotel tower is visible in the background.

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 9

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 9

We've delivered our Get Well Soon card for the #Beryl bikes in Stevenage today. The bikes have been away for a maintenance update and are missed by the local community. We collected signatures and stories at Stevenage Day from people sharing their love for Beryl and their hope for a speedy return!

A "Get Well Soon Beryl" card is sticking out of a yellow envelope in front of the Stevenage Borough Council building

A "Get Well Soon Beryl We are missing you!" Card is standing next to a flower pot on a marble underground

A handwritten message in the card reading "Dear Beryl We hope you are back to full strength soon! Best wishes from your friends in Stevenage xx"

A handwritten message in the card reading: "you're so convenient to get home, any place, anywhere. I miss you! Lots of love and WD-40 ❤️ - Teun"

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 8

What a day! Stevenage Day is always the highlight of the year. Thank you @kevinbonavia.bsky.social and Cllr Nazmin Chowdhury, mayor of Stevenage for stopping by our stall 🙏 We handed out 120+ sunflowers, collected 30+ surveys and got volunteers for our new residents' panel. An excellent day! ☀️☺️

Cycling UK Stevenage campaigners Teun and Jenn pose with Kevin Bonavia MP for Stevenage.

Cycling UK Stevenage campaigners Teun and Jenn pose with Cllr Nazmin Chowdhury, mayor of Stevenage, and her consort, husband, Kier Omar Williams.

A selfie of Cycling UK Stevenage campaigners Jenn, Jill and Teun

A poster of the new residents' panel inviting people to share their experience and get involved.

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 6

We asked to speak at the Planning and Development Committee meeting yesterday, which discussed the proposed public art works. We are pleased that a good discussion ensued. There is now clearly an awareness that all users have a responsibility to share with care. Watch our contribution ⬇️

Planning and Development Committee - Thursday, 5 June 2025 6.30pm

YouTube video by Stevenage Borough Council

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · May 28

We were delighted to attend the Government's #MHCLG New Towns listening event today to share our experience of #Stevenage as the first new town, while plans are being developed to build more towns. Great to see that the variety of ways people travel were actively recorded! Thanks for the invite 🙏

A green and yellow backdrop with white text that asks "What is the best part about living in Stevenage?" and "Why did you choose to live in Stevenage?" The text "LIVING IN YOUR TOWN" is prominently displayed in the center of the backdrop. The bottom left corner says "NEW TOWN/NOW TOWN". People have written messages on the board.

Handwritten message that reads "Cheapest housing in 1987 -- Fell in love with cycleways..... Still have."

The image shows a map of Stevenage with key locations marked, including the Stevenage Museum, Town Centre Gardens, Football Club, Train Station, Fairlands Valley Park, and Lister Hospital. The map has a header "How do you get around Stevenage". Lines have been marked on the map to show different journeys.

A poster asking people to "choose your transport" so they can map their journey on the map. A car symbol is linked to green yarn, walking to purple yarn, bus to red yarn, and cycling to yellow yarn.

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · May 7

Our full comment on this and other recent planning applications can be accessed on the website at: www.cyclinguk.org/group/page/planning-applications 3/3

Planning Applications

www.cyclinguk.org

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Cycling UK Stevenage Campaigns @stevcyclecampaigns.bsky.social · May 7

The size and proposed location means that people walking, wheeling and cycling in all directions will find it considerably more difficult to share the space safely. Crucial sightlines at the junction will be blocked [...] people will have to manoeuvre around the sculpture 2/3

Planning Applications

www.cyclinguk.org

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