Cheltenham & Tewkesbury Cycling Campaign is a Cycling Club and Non-profit organisation based in Cheltenham, New Zealand. Their mission is to advocate for and promote cycle-friendly streets and places in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, ensuring that everyone feels confident and safe cycling from their front door to their desired destination.
One of the primary goals of the Cheltenham & Tewkesbury Cycling Campaign is to provide their community with up-to-date information on local cycling news and developments. They offer a free e-newsletter subscription to keep subscribers informed about the latest cycling news, including updates on Hatherley Safer Streets proposals and Racecourse roundabout to Honeybourne Line consultation responses. They also provide insights into significant cycling developments, such as the cancellation of the Honeybourne Line cycle link via Cheltenham Spa station plan.
In addition to keeping their community informed, the organisation seeks out and shares the best cycling routes, guides, and tips for Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. They offer comprehensive mapping that covers every street in the region, as well as low-traffic route maps and videos for beginners or those looking for gentler cycling options. To empower cyclists and boost their confidence, they provide resources for cycle skills training, ensuring that individuals have the necessary expertise and knowledge to tackle busier routes.
Cheltenham & Tewkesbury Cycling Campaign also acts as a connecting hub, bringing together expertise, experience, and local knowledge to support their community. They maintain a wish list for improvements in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire, highlighting key opportunities for rapid enhancements in each area. Their guidance library collects the best practises in cycling from across the UK and internationally, ensuring that individuals have access to information on cycle-friendly places and facilities.
As an affiliated member of Cycling UK, Cheltenham & Tewkesbury Cycling Campaign is part of a network of over 70,000 campaigners, enabling their members to access discounts on cycle insurance and liability cover, as well as a national incident support line. Additionally, they encourage individuals to become active participants in the campaign and strive to create cycle-friendly towns and surroundings.
The organisation envisions cycle-friendly towns and environments where everyone can comfortably cycle to work, schools, for leisure activities, and to access other modes of transportation. They aim to create a safe and direct cycling infrastructure for 2 to 3-mile journeys, ensuring the availability of secure parking at destinations. The organisation also aims to encourage individuals who are less confident in cycling, without hindering experienced cyclists who wish to embark on longer rides.
To achieve these goals, Cheltenham & Tewkesbury Cycling Campaign emphasises the importance of community collaboration. They invite individuals to subscribe to their free newsletter or join as members for a yearly fee of 5 to actively participate in the campaign. The organisation engages in a range of activities to promote their mission, including providing resources such as maps and cycle routes, supporting the development of cycling skills, offering design guidance and standards, and establishing connexions with local leaders and councillors who are responsible for cycling-related issues.
Cheltenham & Tewkesbury Cycling Campaign is dedicated to being the local voice for cycle-friendly streets and places in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Through their advocacy and community efforts, they strive to create a safer and more enjoyable cycling environment for all individuals in their region.