Better by bike
A consultation on the Fulflood Liveable Neighbourhood closes on Sunday 22nd March 2026. Cycle Winchester has submitted our feedback to the proposals. We are sharing sample text and encourage our supporters to submit their own consultation response.
The secure compound at Winchester rail station isn’t particularly secure. Irrespective of where you leave a bike it is important to use a decent lock as a deterrent. E-bikes are being targeted due to popularity and their value.
We now have five “buses” in Winchester and more on the way. Cycle Winchester experienced the vibrancy of the Bike Bus movement earlier in the year when we attended the Global Bike Bus Summit expertly hosted by Bike Worcester.
There was a welcome reduction last year in thefts from both Winchester city and the railway station (British Transport Police) following the drop the previous year. But thefts remain a big problem; earlier this month we heard of the theft of a brand new electric foldable bike from the supposedly secure compound at the station.
The key points The National Cycle Route 23 crossing of M3 Junction 9 will be closed from 7th April until (probably) the end of this year. There will be a signed diversion route in place but it’s not ideal. See our map for the official diversion route and some alternative …