Air Quality
Mostly we are lucky that our air ain’t that bad to breath – yet! The commute and school run doesn’t help. Neither does having what is practically a full blown motorway running through Marston Vale. When Marshalls traffic adds to mix we might want to watch out. Ecosia-ing “Cranfield Air Quality” revealed a new monitor and its data located at the University. Without knowing much … Continue reading Air Quality
The Bike Bus
The Bike Bus is Cranfield’s very own cycling specific cafe. Continue reading The Bike Bus
Bike Parking Audit 2022
Best in class ★★★★★ The bike stands at the Co-op are good. They are sturdy, close to the entrance and easily accommodate locking solutions. Spaces may be limited, but there’s another hoop (used to protect the pavement?) on the corner. People use this facility, there are often bikes when I visit 💚 Worth a mention ★★★☆☆ There is plenty of parking at the university, but … Continue reading Bike Parking Audit 2022
Cosgrove
Medium: although it’s nearly 50km, the route has no climbing, allow 2+ hours. The Grand Union Canal towpath can form the basis for plenty of rides. After riding north west through Wolverton, the pretty village of Cosgrove is easily reached, crossing the famous Iron Trunk Aqueduct along the way. From here we can come back along Sustrans Route 6, its fast gravel*, gently running downhill … Continue reading Cosgrove
Danesborough – blue?
The Danesborough trail is a shorter sister trail to Lonsdale making use of the woods to the west of Sandy Lane. The trails here have been ridden in an ad-hoc fashion long before any attempt to structure the riding at Woburn. The creation of an official trail, by linking segments in a continuous loop has definitely reduce traffic and conflicts on the many footpaths, although … Continue reading Danesborough – blue?
RTC
Everybody on the ride has a different story to tell. The group is eclectic, it is becoming more diverse and the most important thing is that there is critical mass, making the event self-empowering. People fuel themselves, consuming the stories of the others, resolutions are made, we go home tired but stronger. Continue reading RTC
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