For many of us, cycling is not a leisure activity but our daily means of transport. We believe cycling is good for the environment and good for health, and that it should be encouraged by society. At present, cycling in Aberystwyth is difficult, dangerous and so effectively discouraged. So, we are working together towards a town that is bike friendly and safe for us, our children, visitors and everyone else. Join us!
As part of Bike Week 2008 (14th to 22nd June) cyclists from all over Wales and beyond will converge on the Senedd for a rally to promote environmental sustainability. A petition asking for more cycle lanes and provision for bikes on public transport will be handed to Environment Minister Jane Davidson. In mid-Wales the 'Carbon Cycle' will involve the Welsh Youth Forum on Sustainable Development, Woodcraft Folk, Scouts, and Grŵp Beic Aberystwyth. The ride of more than 125 miles starts in Machynlleth on Wednesday 18th June and finishes in Cardiff on Saturday 21st. For further information contact Kelvin on 01970 622 610, kjm04@aber.ac.uk
Meet outside the Glen at 6pm on the 25th April. After that the 30th of May, 27th of June, 25th of July, 29th of August and 26th of September are the next dates.
Help to advertise the rides by downloading this A4 sized poster, print it off and put it in your window or on a lamp-post. Just click and download.
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Meet outside the Glen at 6pm on the 24th February. After that the 30th of March is the next date.
As the university term starts, welcome to all new and returning cyclists! On the last Friday of every month there is a Critical Mass bike ride starting at 6pm from opposite the Glengower Hotel (The Glen) on the seafront. The ride has a friendly, carnival atmosphere and everyone is welcome. The point is to highlight the need for more cycle lanes and provision for cyclists generally in Aberystwyth. Cycling is a sustainable form of transport! The dates of the next few rides are 28th September, 26th October, 30th November.
As usual on Friday 31th August we start at 6pm from opposite the
Forestry Commission offices on the seafront. The ride around town
takes about an hour. Banners and signs about the need for cycle lanes
and the environmental benefits of cycling are good. Also, to maintain
a carnival atmosphere you could attach balloons to your bike, wear
bright coloured clothing etc.
The next ride will be on Friday
29th September - starting same time, same place - .
There was a fantastic turnout [yesterday] when 24 local cyclists
took to the streets of Aberystwyth. A photographer from the Cambrian
news was there to record the event. For those of you who may
forget to buy the newspaper click on the image to see our own
photos.
On Friday 22nd June Grwp Beic Aberystwyth will participate in an extra special critical mass ride to celebrate Bike Week, 16th - 24th June. The ride will depart from opposite the Glengower Hotel on the seafront at 6pm. Everybody is most welcome to join us in a laid-back communal ride around our town. We would also like to ask motorists to continue with the support they have given the regular critical mass rides, which start at the same time and place on the last Friday of every month. Please do give bikes room and be patient; we simply want cycle lanes and the space to ride in safety for the good of our health and the environment.
Now that the clocks have gone back Critical Mass rides are on the last Friday of each month. Meet at the usual place outside of the Glen at 6 pm. Here are the dates for the next few months.
If you feel creative then make a poster/banner/placard to carry on the ride so that the drivers of Aberystwyth know what we are about.
Follow this link to our Archived News
For information about any of these events
CONTACT: Kelvin Mason
Grwp Beic Aberystwyth
kjm04@aber.ac.uk or
hub@grwpbeic.org.uk
07817 596 285