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Bringing Cycling Home
Who we are and what we do“We want to celebrate what’s great about cycling in Dumfries, and encourage as many people to join us as we can, but we also want to try and improve the facilities in any way we can.”
•Founded 2011•Cycling UK affiliated group•Work with local CTC member group•c. 2 dozen paid up members + 450 FB likes, 1000 Twitter followers•3 women and 2 men on the board
Smarter choices?
Dumfries – a mixed picture
What we doFind out the local barriers to cycling
What we doCampaign
What we doComplain…
What we doComplain… (and occasionally take matters into our own hands)
What we doEncourageRides pitched at all ages and abilities
What we doEncourageAnnual Bike Breakfast brings cyclists, politicians and officials together
What we doEducateGetting people to think beyond the 7Stanes and leisure riding
What we doEducateA jaunt to the Netherlands …
What we doCelebrateIt’s okay just to have a bit of fun too
What’s next?Keep on goingThree years of campaigning over the new hospital crossing and no end in sight …
What’s next?New partnerships Our bike message challenge is starting to build alliances with local businesses
What’s next?New partnerships Reaching out beyond the stereotypical cyclist …
What’s next?New partnerships Prioritising gaps in the network with the council using Cyclescape
What’s next?Build our numbersWe need more people – members, and doers
What’s next?Above all …We need to keep on having fun
Thank you
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