CycleKirklees

Promotes everyday cycling; campaigns for ‘easier to navigate’ roads and safer routes for cyclists. Advocates for active travel to meet the climate challenge.

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

In the summer @WestYorkshireCA toured Talking Transport meetings to introduce the Local Transport Plan. In July, Dewsbury residents had plenty of questions - particularly about the Spen Ringway.
https://t.co/COwMS9S7FC

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

@skeuomorphology @theTRUpgrade’s diversion for cycles has always been to ride over Deighton Road.

But at least the towpath should be finished soon…

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

Birkby-Bradley Greenway closure by Transpennine Route Upgrade has been extended again until 31/03/2026

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

Leeds Road cycle lane opposite junction of Deighton Lane to be suspended from 23/11/2025 until 17/07/2026

Riders are advised to use the main highway

Birkby Bradley Greenway at Deighton station will remain closed until 31/10/2025

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

@bellerby1963 @KirkleesCouncil There will be questionably designed, discontinuous shared-use footway on the Spen baths side of the road and a 2-way dedicated cycle track on the opposite side.

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

All smiles on the Spen Valley Greenway in #WestYorkshire as @kimleadbeater MP cut a ribbon on a new improved section, and local people tried out the smoother surface, better access ramps and new lighting! Thanks @WestYorkshireCA and @KirkleesCouncil

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

Good to see progress on the towpath surfacing.

Slaithwaite to Marsden looks to be finished but is in need of sweeping the loose gravel away. Base layer is going down between Huddersfield and Bradley.

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

Tonight. Don’t miss it!

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

Join us and Richard Armitage (Manchester Bikes) on Tuesday 21st October 19:30 at Huddersfield Mission to talk about the current challenges for cycling and the West Yorkshire draft transport plan followed by our AGM where you can get involved in demanding better infrastructure

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

Hopefully you’re all coming to this but if you can’t make it there’s still a way to get involved.

Complete the survey on this link to let us know what we can do to help YOU campaign for safer cycling and to tell us what you think we should be doing.

https://t.co/6FxWFVwsmB

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

Join us and Richard Armitage (Manchester Bikes) on Tuesday 21st October 19:30 at Huddersfield Mission to talk about the current challenges for cycling and the West Yorkshire draft transport plan followed by our AGM where you can get involved in demanding better infrastructure

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

Join us and Richard Armitage (Manchester Bikes) on Tuesday 21st October 19:30 at Huddersfield Mission to talk about the current challenges for cycling and the West Yorkshire draft transport plan followed by our AGM where you can get involved in demanding better infrastructure

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s draft Local Transport Plan has a little under one month remaining at consultation.

We’ve read every word of the 122 page document and summarised what that means for cycling.

Read our summary here.

https://t.co/sdiQ6XzCGQ

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

We have today received notification Colliery Bridge on the Calder Valley Greenway (Route 66) will be closed for 3 months from Tuesday 16th September for @theTRUpgrade works.

@WalkWheelCycleT

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

Leeds Road cycle lane opposite junction of Deighton Lane to be suspended from 23/11/2025 until 17/07/2026

Riders are advised to use the main highway

Birkby Bradley Greenway at Deighton station will remain closed until 31/10/2025

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

...and to that one person who said they couldn't take their dog on a bike; there are plenty of options out there.

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

The consultation results from Kirklees transport strategy are out.

34% of responders said they don't cycle because they don't feel safe
29% said there's too much traffic
27% said it was because of poor cycle routes

https://t.co/uK5FtRVPSV

[West Yorkshire Combined Authority @WestYorkshireCA]

📍 This week we have six events right across West Yorkshire.

Come and join us to help shape the future of transport and learn about the Mayor’s Local Transport Plan.

🔗 Find out more about our events: https://t.co/xvUlNnajid

[West Yorkshire Combined Authority @WestYorkshireCA]

Today is #CycletoWorkDay.

We offer free adult cycle training across West Yorkshire.

Learn more and sign up: https://t.co/SSHI58sWyR

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

We are going to undertake a member survey in September. If enough people sign in on Tuesday we can make do the business of an AGM.

The link to join is in yesterday’s newsletter but if you’ve not received it send us a dm and we’ll send a link your way.

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

Open Meeting & AGM: 20:00 Tuesday 15th July

Do you want to contribute to our future activities?
We want a reset of the organisation by the autumn with an in-person event. How can we make the Kirklees Cycling Campaign relevant to more people in the cycling community?

[Sustrans North @SustransNorth]

Improvement works are starting on the #SpenValleyGreenway today - Monday 16 June so there will be closures between Cleckheaton & Liversedge for up to 6 months.

Find out more on the route page: https://t.co/foVX3xuZmz

@KirkleesCouncil @CycleKirklees @cleckheatontown @Sustrans

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

“Without maintenance budgets, Sustrans’ CEO Xavier Brice pointed out to me that there’s an active disincentive for councils to deliver new routes. Infrastructure without maintenance funding can simply be termed ‘a liability’..“

[CycleKirklees @CycleKirklees]

Check out this @CyclingUK_Yorks article where Laura Laker writes her thoughts on creating a proper #NationalCycleNetwork

https://t.co/skhCeQzAdR