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News about Cycling
Our path claim enables cyclists to use Itchenor ferry, West Sussex
Thanks to our local correspondent Chris Smith, the ancient way between Bosham and the Itchenor ferry, west of Chichester in West Sussex, has been added to the official map of public rights of way, enabling cyclists to gain access to and from the ferry. For many years the ferry across Chichester Harbour between Bosham and Itchenor has carried pedestrians and cyclists.  It is a popular journey.  But the route between…
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Our nine-point plan for the new Senedd
We have sent our nine-point plan for the new Senedd to our members in Wales to use when speaking to their candidates in the forthcoming election. Here is the manifesto. (Cymraeg yma) ________________________________________________ The opportunity for people to enjoy open spaces and paths, for their relaxation, health, well-being, and appreciation of nature, has never been…
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New National River Walk âa damp squibâ
The proposed first new National River Walk, the governmentâs Boxing Day announcement, is a âdamp squibâ, we argue. The government claims that it will provide â21 kilometres of new pathsâ along the Mersey Valley Way, between Stockport and Sale in Trafford.  âIt does nothing of the kind,â says Kate Ashbrook, our general secretary. âThe route…
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We reject power grab for electric bikes
We have criticised government plans to double electric bikesâ power ratings. Responding to a consultation by the Department for Transport,[1] we say that the proposals to enable higher-powered electrically-assisted pedal bicycles (EAPCs) on Britainâs highways are inappropriate and potentially harmful to users of the public rights of way network in England and Wales. Says our…
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