Cycle in a breath of fresh air
CleanSpace is a UK initiative that allows
cyclists to monitor air pollution levels and reward them for the miles they
cycle.
You can download the CleanSpace app,
view an interactive map of air quality, and track your journeys so you know
just how clean your rides are. Travelling in a manner that doesn’t cause
pollution gets you ‘CleanMiles’ that you can redeem with reward partners like Halfords (for a free bike lock or water bottle) or 20 per cent off at First Bike, to name a few.
 Please remember the Highway Code rule on cycle lights
Rule 60
At night your cycle MUST have white front and red rear lights
lit.
It MUST also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal
reflectors, if manufactured after 1/10/85). White front reflectors and spoke
reflectors will also help you to be seen.
Flashing lights are permitted but it
is recommended that cyclists who are riding in areas without street lighting
use a steady front lamp.
Read more about cycling
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 Free CPC
driver training for Havering businesses
Havering
businesses can register their commercial drivers for free Certificate
of Professional Competence (CPC) accredited safer urban driver training.
Funded by Transport for London, the one-day course focuses
on safe driving around vulnerable road users, particularly cyclists, to
increase safety on London’s roads. There are
several dates through to Wednesday 17 February, but places are limited so book
now to avoid disappointment.
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The latest cycling information
More information is available on Havering Council's website.
You can also view cycling videos on Havering Council's YouTube channel.
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Cycling on Facebook
If you're on Facebook please like the Havering Council cycling page, where you'll find regular news and information about cycling in the Borough.
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Roadworks and more
Havering Council’s weekly email Travel
Update gives details of forthcoming roadworks and other transport issues
affecting the Borough. Sign
up for your copy here.
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Christmas gifts for cyclists
Consultations
New road layout
for Main Road
Proposals for major improvements to the
junction of Main Road with Upper Brentwood Road, Gidea Park - near Gallows
Corner - are out for consultation.
The scheme includes:
Creation of a protected cycle lane
Introduction of 13 pay and display
parking outside the shops at Upper Brentwood Road
Provision of a speed table at entrance to
Hockley Drive
Changes to parking, waiting and loading
restrictions
Removal of the existing pedestrian crossing
Installation of a Toucan crossing
for cyclists and pedestrians and a second pedestrian crossing
Full details of the proposals can be seen here.
Deadline for consultation
responses by email is Friday 8 January.
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London cycle maps
New cycle guides containing an A-Z map of different parts of
London are available. The maps show signed cycle routes, quiet roads
recommended by cyclists, greenways and stations with cycle parking.
Maps five and eight are particularly relevant to Havering. Order your
copies here.
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Local cycling groups
There
are several cycling groups that operate in Havering.
All
welcome new members and offer the opportunity to ride with fellow cyclists. You can also search for clubs further afield using the club finder tool on the British Cycling
website.
See the list of local cycling groups here.
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