I live city but just out of Broxtowe council and oddly I know someone at the council who could possibly assist. It's the power of combined minds, I'd not actually put the link together, cheers for the prompt, it's a big area and there is a fair bit of green space and parks etc. good prompt. Not sure about the opinion of the uni these days, it's very involved in the city, but that doesn't mean people necessarily want to engage. Cheers, Steve.
In situe Bike locks ect would be an absolute priority, I've found a company in Grimsby which make just the thing and ended up doing a bit of design work for them, as would other touches like shoe lockers and others stuff I have picked up over the last few months to make it encouraging. Location is very tricky as most have forwarded, I hope Nottingham had the right location as it's got much else going for it in terns of it's transport policy, the cracking local clubs, the milk race, gnbr, uni Lincoln run and it's history making bikes. It's also got some great, if flatfish routes which I have enjoyed mutchly and think are worth promoting.
Cheers, getting some superb feedback and much to consider. Have engagement from local councils ect and the Local Univerity, so it's a damn good start. Sure if it gets going that you could park halfway and ride in through the edge of Derbyshire even if it would be a fair old treck. I'll get the bacon on! Thanks again for the very positive encouragement. I'll post updates good and bad as I go along, good riding. Steve
Yeah, that has been commented on, I think i need to revise the visual for P2, as I would not want to discourage recreational cyclists. I head out on the roads, but equally I have a 5 year old daughter who is interested in cycling and the fun of the canals and tag along and wouldn't want to feel out of place in an 'exclusive' venue. It's a tricky balance to strike to suit everbody's needs, but exclusivity and snobbishness was never part of the agenda. The fun and experience of cycling is the core ethos, King of the Mountains or not. All welcome as it's the mix will make it work. Thanks, Steve.
http://cafevelobeverley.co.uk/ is local to me & seems to have a fair share of cyclists & non-cyclists use it, but it is right in the centre of Beverley. May be worth a visit for you to pick up an idea or two to help with your plan
It's not to far to detour so u think i will give if a look, it's been mentioned by someone else so two suggestions must be worth a look. Thanks for the heads up and I hope to have more news soon. Thanks, Steve
I like the look of it.
Again, it seems I'm somewhat behind the curve!! but still it's encouraging that a similar sized city can support a venture and it be reasonably attended, It's a short blast from work so I will take a look and glean as much as possible from it's approach.
