In March 2024, South Lanarkshire Council announced plans for major redevelopment of Hamilton town centre. It’s my home town and… Read more: Alternative Hamilton Masterplan
Category: cycling
Articles about cycling – riding, routes, bikes, clothing and infrastructure. Focus is on Scotland but also the rest of the UK and abroad.
Duke Street & John Knox Street – options for Avenues Plus
Duking it out in the East End of Glasgow. Most of the time I’ve lived in Dennistoun I’ve wanted protected… Read more: Duke Street & John Knox Street – options for Avenues Plus
Dennistoun Spaces for People trial
In December 2020, Glasgow City Council started a Spaces for People trial project in Dennistoun. The plans use short one-way… Read more: Dennistoun Spaces for People trial
Don’t let parking controls block cycling in Dennistoun
In July 2019, Glasgow City Council launched its proposal for a Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) in Dennistoun and Royston. This… Read more: Don’t let parking controls block cycling in Dennistoun
Carving up the Meatmarket masterplan
In December 2017, plans were released for the empty site at the corner of Duke Street/Bellgrove Street in Glasgow. It… Read more: Carving up the Meatmarket masterplan
What it’s like at Pedal for Scotland
The annual Pedal for Scotland bike ride sees thousands of people cycling between Glasgow and Edinburgh. It’s popular with novices… Read more: What it’s like at Pedal for Scotland
Cycling wishlist 2017
My cycling wishes for the year ahead. Slightly belated and optimistic but some of these things could happen. Getting back… Read more: Cycling wishlist 2017
Conflict by design
Using cycle routes in most parts of Scotland, you quickly discover one issue – inconsistency. There’s a wide variety: paths… Read more: Conflict by design