Category Archives: Campaigning

New cycling infrastructure, repeating the mistakes of the past

Posted on October 7, 2016 by aseasyasriding

Last week a group of tireless cycling campaigners in West Sussex organised a Cycling Summit, attended by councillors, officers and influential people within the county, to hear presentations on the importance of cycling and cycling infrastructure from Rachel Aldred, Phil … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigning, Infrastructure, West Sussex County Council | 21 Comments

Don’t confuse vociferous opposition with public opinion

Posted on April 6, 2016 by aseasyasriding

It’s fundamentally important to bear in mind that the (sometimes vociferous) opposition to cycling infrastructure does not in any way represent mainstream attitudes and opinions. The vast majority of the British public are open to persuasion on cycling infrastructure; they … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigning, Inclusivity, Infrastructure | 14 Comments

How to respond to a cycling scheme – an objector’s guide

Posted on March 24, 2016 by aseasyasriding

A while back I wrote a helpful guide for journalists thinking about writing a lazy article about cycling. In a similar vein – and with so much attention now being focused on new cycling infrastructure, particularly from objectors – I … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigning | 20 Comments