Progress on the Stretford Cycleway – Late August 2018
A quick update on the Stretford Cycleway in the end of August, following the previous update:
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Author: Dom Cycling
Posting about urbanism and cycling in Manchester, UK and beyond. See my blog domcycling.com for more of this from the UK, Europe and especially the Netherlands. I take a lot of photos.
Progress on the Stretford Cycleway – August 2018
The Stretford Cycleway has been a long time coming, it now seems an age since it was first discussed at the Trafford Cycle Forum. Its origins are from a very different time, prior to Greater Manchester having a mayor or cycling and walking commissioner and Trafford Council changing leadership. Funding was from the old CCAG2 pot, with the financial limitation having quite an impact on the scheme. Continue reading “Progress on the Stretford Cycleway – August 2018”
Bee in the City, public spaces and what Deansgate could be
For those that don’t know, Bee in the City is a sculpture trail taking place across Manchester, summer 2018. It consists of over 100 giant and 130 medium bee sculptures that have each been decorated by different artists. It’s similar to the cow parade that visited Manchester back in 2004 (was it really that long ago?).
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Netherlands 18: The route to Zoetermeer
On our penultimate day at Duinrell, I had chance to head out for a bike ride while the rest of the family headed for a different kind of ride in the theme park. Looking for somewhere new to go, I set my sights on Zoetermeer, having never been there before. Continue reading “Netherlands 18: The route to Zoetermeer”
Netherlands 18: Around Wassenaar
As we do most years, we spent the second week of our Netherlands trip in 2018 at Duinrell. For those that don’t know, Duinrell is a holiday park, located in the town of Wassenaar, 10km north of The Hague. Continue reading “Netherlands 18: Around Wassenaar”
Netherlands 18: The route to Wassenaarse Slag
No trip to Duinrell would be complete without a visit or two to Wassenaarse Slag, the closest beach to the holiday park. The beach is just a short 5km away from Duinrell, and the sand goes on for miles. Continue reading “Netherlands 18: The route to Wassenaarse Slag”
Netherlands 18: The route to Madurodam
We spent the second week of our Netherlands 18 trip at the place that’s starting to feel like our second home, Duinrell. We’ve been going to Duinrell for quite a few years now. There’s many reasons why we go, one of which is the proximity of places like Madurodam.
Netherlands 18: A ride on the Houtribdijk
The Dutch are renowned for their skills at reclaiming land and controlling the sea, they’ve been doing it for centuries. Anyone with a basic knowledge of Dutch geography will know that much of the land in The Netherlands is below sea level, and is protected by dikes, keeping the sea at bay. Continue reading “Netherlands 18: A ride on the Houtribdijk”
Netherlands 18: A day out in Hoorn
While staying at our holiday home in Bovenkarspel, we decided to venture to Hoorn for a day out. Hoorn is located about 14km to the West of Bovenkarspel, and shares the same train line towards Amsterdam. Continue reading “Netherlands 18: A day out in Hoorn”
Netherlands 18: A day out in Amsterdam
We’ve been to Amsterdam a number of times over the years. It’s now about 25 years since my first trip there, long ago when I was a student. Though on our last few holiday to The Netherlands, we’ve skipped Amsterdam, having wanted to venture elsewhere. Continue reading “Netherlands 18: A day out in Amsterdam”
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