Rule 186 in the highway code states: “Give them plenty of room and do not attempt to overtake them within their lane.

Please take your time to read the new rule that protects cyclists.

Olympic champion Chris Boardman is to lead a new body that aims to encourage cycling and walking.

Active Travel England will seek to improve infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians as well as funding projects to improve air quality. Full article

Following the success of our Beaconsfield walks map, we have now launched a cycling version. If you’re looking to explore our beautiful area, take a look at our local walks and cycles. Thanks to a grant from the Local Area Forum last year and the Roland Callingham Foundation this year, the Beaconsfield Society has mapped out shorter and longer routes for you to follow – within just 5 minutes walking or cycling from almost anywhere in Beaconsfield, you can reach hidden spaces, rural paths and open countryside. 

Here are 6 circular cycle routes in and around Beaconsfield. These have been selected with safety in mind, highlighting busy road crossings in particular, but “Enjoy Beaconsfield” at your own risk. Always check your lights, brakes and tyres before you set off.

The Buckinghamshire Greenway

The ‘Buckinghamshire Greenway’ is a unique and emerging vision for a transformational walking and cycling route stretching from Milton Keynes and Brackley to Uxbridge and Heathrow Airport, forming the north-south spine of a future countywide walking and cycling network made up of a series of local links.

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Travelling along Station Road into Burkes Road, Beaconsfield turn left into Altons Car Park (behind Marks & Spencer, Beaconsfield, Bucks) and the cycling stands are right in front of you.

Boris Johnston will set out his strategy to tackle obesity.

Source: BBC News