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Massed cyclists approach Westgate as part of Mass Ride 5, 2021

Cycle Winchester is the local cycling advocacy group for the Winchester area

Our aim is to make Winchester and its surrounding settlements ‘better by bike’ – to create a better city by:

  • promoting cycling as a convenient, healthy, inexpensive and environmentally-friendly way to get around;
  • campaigning for improved provision that will enable more people to cycle.

You can support our work – and gain discounts at local bike shops – by becoming a member, by signing up to our email list, by following us on social media, and by signing the Winchester Cycling Charter.

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Sarah

People who cycle in Winchester #7: Sarah

I moved to Winchester about four years ago. Prior to this, I had been a frontline police officer for 25 years, living and working in London. Unfortunately in 2014 I suffered a serious head injury and following this, a number of other traumatic incidents. Over time I became very unwell...
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Plan of Sir John Moore barracks proposal

Proposal for Sir John Moore Barracks

Cycle Winchester needs your help in formulating its response to the proposals to re-develop the Sir John Moore Barracks when the Army moves out. This is an important development not only in its own right but also because of its proximity to Littleton (linking to the wider countryside) and Harestock...
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Bar End cycleway photo

Disappointing new cycleway to Bar End

A new cycle route has been created from Domum Road to the new Sports and Leisure Centre at Bar End. Unfortunately it does not meet current standards, creates unnecessary conflicts, is potentially dangerous and will be avoided by many cyclists, who will prefer using Chesil Street. The new route is...
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Colin with his bike at the allotment

People who cycle in Winchester #6: Colin

I have lived in Winchester for 33 years, first in St Cross, then Hyde and now Abbotts Barton. I sold my car about 20 years ago and since then I’ve relied on a bicycle for most of my journeys around the city. At the time I lived in Hyde Abbey...
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Map of EATF2 measures

County council gets government money for cycling improvements in Winchester

The Emergency Active Travel Fund – what it is, what the council will do with it, and why you should care What’s this all about? This post is about something called the “Emergency Active Travel Fund, Tranche 2” (or EATF 2 to its friends) – a government fund for local...
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