Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝

Bicester's Bike Users Group
Aiming to get more people in and around Bicester cycling, more often, and more safely.

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

Pubs and cafes may be shut but people are out and about on bikes rediscovering life on two wheels, but surely car is the fastest way to get around, or is it? https://t.co/yYwfJmhRao

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

Bicester BUG featured on BBC radio Oxford’s breakfast show this morning, with our secretary Paul Troop speaking about EWR’s lack of solution for and engagement around the London Road Level Crossing.

Listen here (features at 1:52):

https://t.co/aED8SSheD4

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

Closes at midnight tonight!

[Cyclox @cycloxoxford]

Vision Zero = no-one should be killed or seriously injured on our roads ☠️

We only have 2⃣ days left to ask @OxfordshireCC to make their Vision Zero strategy stronger so we can all be safe.

Use our quick response guide and complete the consultation ⤵️

https://t.co/nw4Bt9AUj2

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

We’re keen to find out EWR’s solution to the London Road Level Crossing for pedestrians and bike users.

In Bicester, the only feasible solution for walking and cycling access is an underpass.

https://t.co/sdlRP1dJ6Q

[road.cc @roadcc]

"Their priorities seem all wrong": Calls for cycling ban to be lifted on key shopping street for "great boost to struggling high street"
https://t.co/Vc363zV6cz #cycling

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

It's particularly difficult for disabled cyclists, some of whom have no other alternatives than their bikes.

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

Permitting Cycling on Sheep Street. We think a time-limited trial combined with public consultation is the right decision.

https://t.co/VH2ymwRWLB

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

This means that the least responsible cyclists cycle anyway, causing aggravation and resentment towards cyclists. More responsible cyclists either have to lock their bikes out of sight in unsafe areas, push their bikes the whole way, or stay at home.

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

The deadline to respond to the informal 20mph speed limit consultation for Bicester is 5pm today!

https://t.co/cpzDaIMopV

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

With all the roadworks and🚦around Bicester at the moment, there's never been a better time to try cycling.

While the network isn't perfect (we're working on that), there's still a great variety of off-road and quiet routes you can take to get around.

#Bicester #BetterByBike

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

This is one of many changes that we have actively worked to fix across Bicester. If you use a bike to get around then please do consider following us.

You can also join our mailing or as a full supporting member here: https://t.co/x6YF1ft3gu

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

It may seem crazy (we certainly thought so) but @OxfordshireCC's approved plans for the Banbury Road Roundabout would have seen all cyclists, many of whom are children on the way to school, forced onto a short 40mph section of B4100.

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

Bicester BUG notified the designers and officers during consultation, and again prior to planning approval. Despite this, the plans remained the same.

Finally, after submitting a formal complaint, we have confirmation that the path will now remain a Shared Path, as it is today.

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

Did you know that the approved Banbury Road Roundabout scheme would have removed the existing Shared Path, cutting off Elmsbrook for cyclists?
#bicester #elmsbrook

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

Bicester BUG are working on an exciting project to help beginner and intermediate riders build their confidence when travelling in and around Bicester.

We'd like your help to find the best cycle lanes, and pleasant routes you take.

Tell us here: https://t.co/dfCRoc5MEL

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

There’s still time to respond to the informal consultation on 20mph in Bicester. Undecided? Here’s some great reasons to support:

https://t.co/JoQ0Q5vdal

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

Did you know Bicester BUG hand delivers books for @ColesBooks within the Bicester area?
In 2023 Bicester BUG cycle couriers have saved up to 386 miles compared to individual car journeys.
It’s a sustainable alternative, that has the added benefit of being fun and active 🚲📚

[Bicester Bike🚲 Users🚴‍♂️ Group🤝 @BicesterBug]

A sign of things to come? BBUG campaign leads to a change of direction for Bicester cycling infrastructure

If you go down the Launton Road today, you’re sure of a big surprise...

https://t.co/BQSmUH2rG1

#cycling #bicester #planning #activetravel #oxfordshire