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Worcester, With Love: A Bike Bus Volunteer's Guide
We reached out to Worcester’s Bike Bus volunteers, the folks who really know this city and asked them about their go-to places, the hidden gems they always recommend to friends. This guide is a result of their collective wisdom and local expertise.
Bike Worcester: Musings on Kepax Bridge (and beyond)
Bike Worcester’s musings on Kepax Bridge (spoiler; we love it).
However bits either side of the bridge are not so good (don’t get us started on the attractive riverside figure of eight route for walking and cycling), so what’s the plan to provide improvements to the network to maximise Kepax’s impact in enabling and encouraging more journeys on foot and by bike?
Bike Worcester - Out and about!
A round up of Bike Worcester’s many activities on the 8th March.
From a celebration of International Women’s Day, to a Repair Cafe, to a Cycle Jumble, BW volunteers were out and about in and around the City this weekend.
Join us at the Women led Critical Mass ride on Saturday 15th March at 10:15 from Cafe Viaduct (all welcome).
Crime and Punishment at Crowngate
A tale of stolen bike bits and the importance of secure cycle storage and joined up policing, in a city that can lack both.
Space for the next generation? No kidding!
Katie Collier gives an overview of our Kidical Mass rides - what they are, why we run them and what to expect on the day
Design Flaws that have me Floored
Bike Worcester activist, Daisey, gives a candid review of the implications of poor cycling infrastructure in Worcester. In short: sweat, blood and tears.
A Valentines Day special: Desire Lines
A Valentine’s Day special on Desire lines and why they shouldn’t be ignored! Give the people what they want.
Another visit to the Magistrates’ Court
Danny B shares his perspective a recent visit to Worcester Magistrates Court as prosecution witness for a reported close pass.
The Joy of Stickers: 5 grown-up reasons to support your local Bike Bus
Bike Bus leader Rosie shares some of the reasons why helping families cycle on the school run is awesome!
Recruiting a web developer for new active travel group websites
We are looking for a web developer to work with the existing Bike Worcester website and create templates for other local groups
Tale of Two Tyres
Our ride was abruptly stopped one morning when we found the shared cycle/footway at on the edge of Worcester city littered with thorns from a recently cut hedge.
Other cyclists using this safe route for their commute / ride to school suffered multiple punctures and disruption to their journey.
We call for better communication between Highways and landowners to ensure any works affecting pedestrian and cycle infrastructure are carried out to a high standard and that users aren’t forgotten.
The Joy and The Fear
A reflection on the contrast between the joy of Bike Buses and the fear/rage at being close passed after volunteering on a Bike Bus
Is the Kepax enabled “Figure of Eight” a practical route on foot or bike? A photo essay
A photo essay of the ‘figure of eight’ route as publicised by Worcestershire County Council
All the 2024 Critical Mass posters
All of the Critical Mass posters from 2024 in one place
Footloose and car-free
Some handy tips and tricks for anyone thinking of reducing their car use, from a household that is now car-free.
Taking a bike on-board a train should be easier
Wouldn’t it be nice if taking your bike with you on the train wasn’t such a hassle? Let’s take a look at how our local operators cater to cyclists and see what we can learn from how other countries and rail operators within the UK offer services to cyclists.
The Transformative Power of E-bikes
E-bikes can transform how we get about by extending the uses of our two-wheeled companions. Through local e-bike loan schemes, residents are able to give them a go for free.