You will appreciate that as the former Right to Ride Officer for Calderdale I have a particular interest in Air Quality issues. I make no apology for continuing to bang on about this issue, given the damage that is being caused to public health by the failure of successive Governments […]
Watching the riders on the Tour de Yorkshire Stage 3 racing today past the White Horse of Kilburn served as a reminder that next week’s car assisted ride to the Coxwold Cyclists Service passes through this lovely area. And that I ought to post details of the ride for those […]
The Government has just announced that it is going to give Calderdale Council the best part of £400k for the repair of potholes. I gave a response to the Evening Courier today which reads as follows; “Obviously the funding for pothole repair announced by the Government is welcome, but it […]
The Opening Supper Run is on Thursday 5th April, 8pm for 8.15 at The Jubilee Rooms, Sowerby Bridge Railway Station. Pie ‘n Peas, choice of vegetarian, Apple pie and cream plus free pint or equivalent. Tickets on sale £8 from Dave Power at Friday clubroom, Tints or Sunday rides. Cash […]
For longer than most of us can remember, Chris Crossland and his dedicated team of volunteers have been putting on Audax events for West Yorkshire CTC and Calderdale CTC, two of the most popular being the spring (aptly titled Spring into the Dales) and autumn (Season of Mists) rides. This […]
You will probably know by now that Halifax is going to be one of the start/finish towns for next year’s Tour de Yorkshire (TdY). Welcome to Yorkshire will be unveiling the route early next month in an event here at the Piece Hall. Members of local cycling clubs have been […]
The Annual General Meeting of Calderdale CTC will be held on Friday 10th November at 7:45pm, at The Oddfellows’ Rooms, Coleridge Street, Halifax. The AGM is your annual opportunity to have your say and help ensure that the group keeps up the good work. The agenda includes the usual reports […]
I gave a presentation of what I have been up to over the past year as the CUK Local Cycling Campaigner to the Clubnight held on 13 October. There were some people (well one, actually) who thought it would be a good idea if the presentation (a couple of dozen […]
Closing Supper Run Thurs 28th Sept.Three tickets remaining from a total of 30. Once they have gone and as final numbers have been given I won’t be able to take any more bookings.
This coming Sunday 10 September we have another of the events carrying points towards the annual CTC Calderdale Awards scheme – the 50 miles in 5 hours and 30 miles in 3 hours “Standard” rides. Complete the ride and you qualify for an award and a round of applause at […]