Bradford Canal Road Greenway

14/02/2024

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We're running a Dr Bike at Windhill Community Centre next Thursday afternoon. Bring your ride along for free repairs of simple issues (punctures, brake and gear adjustments etc) and to diagnose bigger ones, on a first-come-first-served basis.

11/11/2023

Linking where the greenway currently ends into the rail station and Shipley has often been talked about on here. Here's an opportunity to make sure they're on the councils radar.

Bradford Council is currently producing a Development Framework for Shipley. The Development Framework is being prepared to guide the future development of Shipley. Building on the success of the Towns Fund, the Draft Development Framework looks beyond our existing

05/09/2022

“Part of it was luck, part of it was wisdom. But somehow Amsterdammers managed to realize for themselves and articulate what a livable city is all about. Every city has its own unique conditions and challenges. So it’s not about making all cities like Amsterdam. It’s about making them better versions of themselves.” - Cornelia Dinca in ‘Building the Cycling City’

31/08/2022

September 10th near Saltaire Brewery on the towpath, celebrating recent works to surfacing. Next aim must be a good link to the Canal Road Greenway?

A family-friendly walking and cycling event will celebrate the new and improved Leeds Liverpool Canal towpath on September 10.

06/01/2022

Online consultation tonight at 6pm if you're interested - sign up through the link. This was always on the cards, bardford beck campaigners were very supportive of the greenway, and current cycle route designed around it but it looks like they will need to close the greenway and reconstruct, possibly on a new route, it's not clear to me from the initial information. Worth responding to consultation anyway and keeping an eye on developments.

09/12/2021

Love working outdoors? Want to inspire the next generation? Need work that fits around you? Then become a Bikeability instructor!
To support Government’s ambition to offer cycling training to every child by 2025, more than 1000 new instructors are needed across the country.
Bikeability instructors are playing a crucial role in changing how we travel and inspiring the next generation to make more sustainable transport choices. As well as contributing to the fight against climate change, Bikeability instructors also enjoy flexible working, time outdoors and the opportunity to teach children an essential life skill.
Being a Bikeability instructor is perfectly suited for those who need work to fit around their studies or family life. All that is required prior to qualification is a positive attitude, passion for working with children – and ability to ride a bike!
Cycle North are recruiting and have courses running in Sheffield and Leeds in the New Year. https://www.cyclenorth.co.uk/work-for-us?fbclid=IwAR3_w6HVxNFCzJFXDYOA6Bp5UaC9bGWi7G8qxvuQfpr--VU5XVzu_WJjqN8

Job opportunities at Cycle North.

27/05/2021

Two years ago this week, on a very sunny day spring day, we celebrated the official opening of the Canal Road Cycleway in Bradford – a new 2.3km link allowing cyclists to connect routes from Shipley all the into Bradford city centre 🎉 🚴 🚴

Another route closer to making active travel a real option for everyday journeys in West Yorkshire - http://ow.ly/1Bge50EWEfA

19/02/2021

Community grants - anyone doing something on or around the greenway getting people walking and cycling which could use a boost of up to 5k funding?

📣 A new round of CityConnect Community Grants funding is now open to groups and organisations across our region who can support local people to walk and cycle more in 2021 😀

Grants of up to £5k are up for grabs and we’d love to hear about your initiatives to get more people out and about on foot or on their bikes! 🚶‍♂️ 🚴 🚶‍♀️ 🚵 See more at -http://ow.ly/ktu450DDTZk

For inspiration, meet Sam Hunter, an NHS project manager and cycling convert after free training from community cycle club Onna Bike - https://bit.ly/2M3PlX6

13/07/2020

Up to 5k to non-profit organisations to help get and keep people commuting on 2 wheels. Anyone along the greenway interested...

Not-for-profit organisations invited to bid for grants of up to £5,000

01/07/2020

Didn't spot this review at the time - nearly a year old now. What are your thoughts on the points made?

A few thoughts on the Canal Road Greenway and Cycleway, after riding it from Shipley to Bradford

18/06/2020

And how wide should a good cycle path be?

The Netherlands is well known for its excellent cycling infrastructure. How did the Dutch get this network of bicycle paths? Read more: http://bicycledutch.w...