Getting involved

 

If  you enjoy cycling and would like to get more involved in improving conditions for local cyclists, there are a few ways that you can get involved. You could join your local Cycle Forum or perhaps help to set up a Bicycle User Group at your workplace or join a local cycling campaign group.

Cycle Forums

If you want to become more involved in cycling issues, you could join one of the cycle forums which meet regularly. A representative from the Council attends the meeting and can answer any questions on cycling and discuss issues affecting cyclists. You don’t have to book, just turn up. Contact your local council if you would like to find out more about a particular Cycle Forum. 

 

Bristol Council

Location: Council House, College Green

Time: 6.00pm-8.00pm

Dates

• Thursday 31st July
• Thursday 25th September
• Thursday 27th November

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Within Bath and North East Somerset, the Joint Liaison Group for pedestrians, access, cyclists and equestrians meets quarterly. This group is made up of representatives of those who provide, influence or are affected by facilities and policies affecting the transport and access needs of pedestrians, cyclists, disabled people and horse riders.If you would like to attend these meetings as a local group representative or you have a particular issue you would like raise you can attend a meeting by contacting the cycling team. You will need to book a place.

Location: The Guildhall, Bath or the Hollies, Midsomer Norton
Time: 6.00pm-8.00pm
Dates:

• Monday 7th July
• Monday 6th October

North Somerset Council

Location: The Campus, Locking Castle, Weston-super-Mare
Time: 6.00pm-8.00pm
Dates:

• Tuesday 24th June
• Wednesday 10th September
• Thursday 13th November
• Tuesday 6th January

South Gloucestershire Council

Location: Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Emily Suite)
Time: 6.00pm-8.00pm
Dates:

• Tuesday 15th July 
• Tuesday 16th September
• Tuesday 18th November

Bicycle User Groups  

What is a Bicycle User Group?

A 'Bicycle User Group (BUG) is one of the best ways to support and encourage cycle commuting. It is a group of people which can include cyclists, would-be cyclists and management who work together to bring about improvements that will encourage people to cycle to work or on business.

There are already a number of BUGs in action at companies across the West. There may already be one where you work, ask at your workplace if you would like to get involved. 

Want to set up a Bicycle User Group?

You only need one or two enthusiastic cyclists to get a BUG up and running where you work and they can help improve facilities for those who cycle to work. 

How to set up a BUG  

Find out more about Bicycle User Groups and cycling to work at http://www.cyclefriendlyemployers.org.uk/bugs.php