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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · 5d

Remembering John Lennon on what would have been his 85th birthday 🕊️

“As a kid, I had a dream – I wanted to own my own bicycle. When I got the bike I must have been the happiest boy in Liverpool, maybe the world. I lived for that bike.”

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 16d

The two tests of cycling infrastructure should be

1 - would this be okay for a 12 year old child on their own?

AND

2 - would this be okay for lone woman at night?

If the answer to either of these is NO then it's not adequate.

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · 15d

*Wheelie* exciting that Ride the Night Liverpool on 22 October is fully booked!

If you're hoping to sign up, there is now a waitlist so please check in to the event page to add your name: tinyurl.com/ridethenight2025🚲🌃

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · 21d

We are thrilled to invite you to Ride the Night Liverpool on Wednesday 22 October! 🚲🌃

This ride is part of Cycling UK's 'My ride. My right' campaign, launched to show that when we make cycling safer for women, we make it safer for everyone.

Details and book your place: tinyurl.com/ridethenight...

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · 22d

Lovely atmosphere at @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social's Car Free Day event on Earle Road - kids, residents, students enjoying the activities.
Next year for #WorldCarfreeDay, it would be great to see this rolled out in neighbourhoods and town centres across all six councils in @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social!

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · Sep 14

Get your headphones on and go for walk with @walkridegm.org.uk's excellent podcast Moving Up North, to learn more about what effective #ActiveTravel campaigning looks like🚲🚶🏾‍♀️🧑‍🦽 🛴 www.walkridegm.org.uk/2024/11/01/m...

Moving Up North - Walk Ride GM

The northern perspective on walking, wheeling and cycling. Harry and Will digest each month’s policy and delivery news into a friendly, easily accessible round-up. Walk Ride GM campaigns to make walk...

www.walkridegm.org.uk

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · Sep 14

Read more about our demands for Safe Active Travel for Women & Girls in Greater Manchester via our blog. www.walkridegm.org.uk/2025/08/27/s...

Safe Active Travel for Women & Girls in GM - Walk Ride GM

A recent study in Greater Manchester found 68% of women compared to 20% of men reported feeling unsafe going out alone after dark. Women are more likely to cite concerns about road danger and the lack...

www.walkridegm.org.uk

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · Sep 14

Walk Ride GM was horrified by the recent news of a hate crime against Klaudia Mitura on the Ashton Canal.

There is no excuse for violence, including this example of male violence against women.

Incidents like this are made more likely by a widespread press and media bias against cyclists.

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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · Sep 11

'My ride. My right' is a fantastic campaign calling for safer streets and better cycling infrastructure, especially for women riding after dark.

#InclusiveCycling #CyclingUK #ActiveTravel

Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · Sep 11

Ride leaders needed for women-led 'Ride the Night' in Liverpool on Wednesday 22 October!

It's part of Cycling UK's campaign calling for safer streets and better cycling infrastructure, especially for women riding after dark.

If you would like to help with the ride in any way, please get in touch 🚲

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · Sep 11

Ride leaders needed for women-led 'Ride the Night' in Liverpool on Wednesday 22 October!

It's part of Cycling UK's campaign calling for safer streets and better cycling infrastructure, especially for women riding after dark.

If you would like to help with the ride in any way, please get in touch 🚲

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · Aug 14

Exacerbated by a social media environment that has turned the push for liveable cities into another culture war, we shouldn't conflate the digital and real worlds. Bikelash might be inevitable, but it's surmountable, if we realise this isn't just the right thing to do, it's the popular thing to do.🔚

Powerpoint slides from a presentation entitled “Unleashing the Silent Majority to Beat Bikelash”, which feature photographs of urban transformation from cities around the world.

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · Aug 14

The global phenomenon of “bikelash” has become one of the biggest barriers to implementing interventions that make our streets more liveable, accessible and sustainable. So how do we best manage it as advocates for change? Here are eight strategies we recently presented at the Velo-city Conference.🧵

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · Aug 5

Such a powerful and sadly necessary campaign from More Than A Cyclist, whose mission is to make cycling safer by putting a human face to people who ride bikes.

"If you see someone like Harriet on the road, please give her plenty of space as you pass" #iammorethanacyclist

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · Aug 4

Fantastic to see unanimous support for @edwardlamb.bsky.social's motion at Wirral Council to champion outdoor play and child-friendly streets 🚲🏃‍♂️⚽🙌
www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/2533632...
@wirralglobe.bsky.social

Council backs motion for outdoor play and child-friendly streets on Wirral

Councillors 'unanimously' backed a motion to champion 'outdoor play and child-friendly streets' on Wirral.

www.wirralglobe.co.uk

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · Aug 3

"Challenging car dominance is never simply a technical decision about street layouts or emissions levels. It is a challenge to a deeply embedded status quo" - Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo.

Adam Tranter @adamtranter.bsky.social · Aug 1

Last week, I had the chance to listen in on a conversation between @who.int and the Mayor of Paris, @annehidalgo.bsky.social.

Here are five things other cities could learn (with a bonus bit on the increasing powers of UK Mayors):

micromobilitybiz.com/five-things-...

Five things UK Cities could learn from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo - micromobilitybiz

By Adam Tranter, CEO, Fusion Media Last week, I had the chance to listen in on a conversation betwee

micromobilitybiz.com

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Rebecca Sharkey @rebshark.bsky.social · Jul 21

I’ve listened to this podcast twice, and want to listen again to take notes - so many fascinating insights from
@ianwalker.bsky.social and @edwardlamb.bsky.social about the strange psychology of car driving and #motornormativity

open.spotify.com/episode/2Yxn...

@lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social

The Cultural Blindspots in Transport | Professor Ian Walker

Low Traffic Future Podcast · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · Jul 7

MCC July newsletter out now...
mailchi.mp/4ac3928538d3...

MCC July newsletter

mailchi.mp

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · Jul 1

So many benefits!
Thanks to @urbancyclinginstitute.org 🚲

Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · Jun 24

As progress is being made on the Wirral towards making it safer for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle, so the minority of people who oppose active travel measures have become increasingly angry and vocal.
Kudos to Gary from Wallasey, who stepped up & spoke out at a Wirral Council meeting last week👏🚲

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · Jun 23

Striking logic, from @tomflood.bsky.social

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · May 14

MCC Summit is Sat 17 May.

There will also be a lovely little afterparty at DoES Liverpool, with bikes, history and music from Kieran Gallimore. Doors from 430pm, £5 cash, BYOB, ride after, all welcome (even if just for the fun(ner) bit).

Party tickets: mcc-does-bimblism.eventbrite.co.uk

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · May 6

Venue change!
Merseyside Cycling Campaign Summit and AGM
Due to the high number of attendees, the AGM has moved to a larger space at Quaker Meeting House, School Lane L1 3BT
Saturday 17 May 2025, 10am

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · Mar 3

Dock Road consultation

Closes on 24 March 2025

Consultation on active travel proposals for Bath St and Waterloo Rd.
liverpool.gov.uk/council/cons...

There will be two in-person events in March:
RIBA North, Mann Island, Liverpool, L31 BP:
Tues 11 March – 3pm to 7pm
Sat 15 March – 10am to 2pm

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · Feb 24

Southport Promenade Consultation
Closes 15 Mar 2025
Sefton Council is consulting on proposed changes to Southport Promenade, to better connect the town centre and the waterfront with new public spaces and road crossings for people.
yourseftonyoursay.sefton.gov.uk/investment-p...

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Macc Sustainable Travel @fhvjhvgvb.bsky.social · Feb 24

Cheshire East is completing brand new cycling infr at J17 of the M6. It's a sub-standard shared path. Super-duper.

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