NEWS & EVENTS 2010
Planning improvements
Since our public meeting we have been working on the cycle improvements document for the district. This will be an update on work originally done in 2007 identifying those small improvements that make a big difference.
Hertfordshire Local Transport Plan (2010/11-2015/16)
Is available to read on Herts Direct
STACC's response download 71k Word DOC
Portsmouth 20mph
Read the Atkins report Sept 2010 2.5Mb PDF
Public meeting 7.30pm 8th December 2010
Help plan small schemes that make a big difference,
and find out how it’s done in London with:
Alix Stredwick (Transport Initiatives)
7.30pm Wednesday 8th December 2010
St Albans District Council Offices
Civic Centre, St Peters Street
St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3JE
Download the poster to print and display 350k PDF
Download the invitation 325k PDF
Download the flyer 800k PDF
Sunday 26th September, 12.00 - 3.00pm
Come and join in the car-free festivities in St Peters Street
12 until 3pm.
We have 2 town cycle rides planned, plus mass cycle rides down St Peters Street. Additionally there will be fun games and competitions and demonstrations from cycle trainers.
Dr Bike will be there to help with any maintenance issues, plus try-outs of pedal and electric bikes.
This event suits all ages, so bring along family and friends - with your bike, trike, skateboard or go-kart - anything human powered!
Event times
12.00pm Grand cycle ride down St Peters St (5-10 mins)
12.30pm Races
12.30pm Dave Johnson’s 10 mile city ride starts (note change to previously advertised time).
1.00pm Grand cycle ride down St Peters St (5-10 mins)
1.30pm Races
2.00pm Grand cycle ride down St Peters St (5-10 mins)
2.30pm Races
2.30pm Peter Wares’ NCN 6/61 ride starts
3.00pm Finish
Continuous events
Free rickshaw rides
Treasure Hunt
Kids cycle obstacle course
Cycle trainers demos
Bike tryouts
Dr Bike
Face Painting
Circus skills workshop
Stalls, Food etc
 Here is our events / times flyer 175k PDF
Link to the Car Free page on the council website
 Download the official poster and display where you can!
If you would like to help for an hour on the day, that would be great, please get in touch: info@stacc.org.uk
Sunday 4 July, 12.00 - 4.00pm
Come and see us at the Festival of Life in St Peters Street, St Albans - news, info and free rickshaw rides!
Bike Week June 19-27 June 2010
Sunday 13 June, 10.00 - 12.00
Visit St Albans Market in St Peters Street the STACC rickshaw will be there! Find out more about the Bike Week programmes and pick up free cycle route maps etc.
Bike Week Programme 19-27 June 2010
Dr Bike all week (Monday-Friday)
Call in, during normal opening hours, to the Victoria Street, St Albans cycle shops for free advice and a bike checkup. Ring first to check whether they can fit you in.
Addiktion (01727 858841), Rock & Road (01727 832020).
Sat 19 June, 09.30-12.30
Cyclists’ Touring Club ‘Five Miles to Fabulous’ WOMEN ONLY. Gently paced ride using quiet roads and the Alban Way and other cycle routes. Start from Morrisons, Hatfield Road - meet at the cycle stands below the canopy. Contact Rona*
Sat 19 June, 10.00-16.00
Visit STACC’s market stall in St Albans for leaflets, route maps, the new St Albans Cycle Map and items for sale and giveaways. Our well known rickshaw will also be there!
Sun 20 June, 10.30-13.30
Join Dave’s ride along a quiet and easy route to Stanborough Lakes, Welwyn Garden City. Meet on the Alban Way, at the crossing with Sutton Road near Morrisons. This is an easy 14-16 mile ride, finishing at the pub in Sleapshyde. Note: No unaccompanied children; bikes should be roadworthy and riders competent on roads. Contact Dave*
Sun 20 June, 07.45-16.30
The annual Verulam Cycling Club event, features four waymarked courses of 25, 33, 44 and 64 miles, full details on their website: www.ride4areason.org.uk
Sun 20 June, 09.15
The Cyclists’ Touring Club invite all to join an escorted 50+ mile ride into the Chilterns. Moderate pace, some experience preferred. Meet at the War Memorial in St Peters Street, St Albans for a 9.15 start. www.southhertsctc.org.uk. Contact Richard*
Tues 22 June, 07.30-09.30
Start the day with a Bikers Breakfast provided by St Albans District Council. Plus police bike security marking. In front of The Old Town Hall, St Peters St. Contact Doug*
Tues 22 June 10.30-16.00
40 Plus Cycle Club invitation ride. Either to Hexton, with lunch at the Raven, approx 35 miles return trip, moderate pace, or Tewin, with lunch at the Rose and Crown, approx 20 miles return trip, easy pace. Meet at Morrison’s Supermarket, Hatfield Road, St Albans GR 167072 for a 10.30 start. Contact Doug*
Tues 22 June 17.15-18.30
See us at St Albans City Station for Police bike security marking
and STACC information.
Wed 23 June 19.30-21.00
Invitation to non-members to join Cyclists’ Touring Club escorted evening bike ‘meander’ on rural roads, approx 15 miles at an easy pace, meeting at the War Memorial in St Peters Street (by the Blacksmiths Arms) for a 19.30 start, concluding at the White Lion in Sopwell Lane. Lights required. Contact Steve*
Thurs 24 June 11.00-15.00
Invitation to join a short escorted social ride (under 10 miles total) with the 40 Plus Cycle Club from the Green Man in Sandridge, meeting at 11-00 for coffee followed by a gentle ride to the Elephant a Castle at Amwell for lunch, and return. Contact Doug*
Thurs 24 June 17.15-19.00
SADC and the Police will be offering bike security marking at Harpenden Station.
Thurs 24 Jun 18.30-21.00
STACC invite all to share escorted easy paced family rides of around 5 miles, on largely traffic-free routes, from the Earthworks site in Hixberry Lane, GR 179068, returning for light refreshments in the delightful gardens at Earthworks. Contact Doug*
Sun 27 June 13.30-17.30
The STACC family ride to Shenley Park, leaving the Highfield Park car park, off Hill End Lane, opposite Frobisher Road GR 172061. Approx 11-12 miles, some contour. Largely traffic free or quiet roads. Fine playspace and cafeteria at Shenley. Contact Doug*
Sun 27 June 09.15
The Cyclists’ Touring Club invite you to share a moderate pace escorted ride of 100 km (62 miles) in NE Herts, shared with the 40 Plus Club. This is a charity event (with a £5 charge) Coffee and lunch appointments, but a picnic tea is proposed. Meet at the East Lane car park, Wheathamstead (by the Bull).
Contact: Roger*
Contacts for more info:
Dave: 01727 831001
Doug: 01582 762120
Richard: 01727 834016
Roger: 01582 833719
Rona: 01727 836470
Steve: 01727 867575
Download a copy of the poster 220k PDF
Download a copy of the flyer 430k PDF
20's Plenty for St Albans
introducing 20mph speed limits where people live
Public Meeting & STACC Annual General Meeting
Thurs 20th May 2010, 7.30pm
St Albans District Council Offices, St Peter's Street, St Albans:
In Main Council Chamber - upstairs.
PRESENTERS:
John Metcalf (STACC)
Rupert Thacker & Ian Thompson
(Programmes & Strategy Managers - Hertfordshire Highways)
As the topic relates to future quality of life in St Albans it will be of interest to everyone.
Background information:
Plus all local cycling campaign news
Everyone is invited so bring friends & family - plenty of room for all in the spacious Council Chamber.
Meeting will commence at 7.30 with STACC AGM - as usual, very short.
This includes Appointment of Committee.
Nominations are sought for Committee posts.
Download the Nomination Form.
Voting is restricted to members paid up for 2010.
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