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.
Cycle infrastructure, Stretford, TraffordLeave a comment

RIP Stretford subways, and good luck to all who use the surface crossings

Dom Cycling

As of 18 April 2017, work has commenced on phase 1 of Trafford Council’s Stretford public realm scheme. The scheme will see the closure of three of the four subways and will add an additional right turn lane onto Edge Lane for motor traffic. Further details in this post from July 2016. Continue reading “RIP Stretford subways, and good luck to all who use the surface crossings”

Bridgewater Way, Cycle rides, Family cycling, National Cycle Network, Trans Pennine TrailLeave a comment

Back on the Bridgewater Way and Trans Pennine Trail – March 2017

Dom Cycling

Almost as if to plan, the first weekend after the start of spring arrived with glorious sunshine. So it’d be wrong not to get out on the bikes with the family and some friends. This is first ride we’ve had for a while as family, rubbish weather and busy weekends have meant we’ve not had chance.

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My top 10 wish list for the Greater Manchester mayor

Dom Cycling

As the mayoral election approaches, we’re starting to get a better picture of the candidates views and commitments on cycling. While on the whole these have been pretty positive, with the candidates saying the kinds of things we want to hear. It’s still important that we’re clear about what we want to see happen when the new mayor is elected. Continue reading “My top 10 wish list for the Greater Manchester mayor”