Status of Tynebikes - as at July 2008

Tynebikes is currently inactive, but we hope to relaunch later in 2008. We are trying to keep the website going as best we can. And the Sunday bike rides are still taking place - see rides list for 2008.

Colin Percy, Secretary

Officers as last elected - not necessarily now active

Michelle Whitworth (Chairperson) - 0191 261 4237
Ken Davison (Vice Chairperson) - 0191 296 2918
Colin Percy (Secretary) - 0191 284 3781 or webmaster_@_tynebikes.org.uk
Ken Davison (acting Treasurer & Membership Coordinator) - 0191 296 2918
John Turvey (Rides Coordinator) - 0191 519 2861
Derek Carpenter (Campaigns Coordinator) - 0191 261 4237
Newsletter/PR Coordinator - post vacant

Membership

As we are inactive, we are not taking on new members. However, you can email us with your name and address and we will let you know when we start up again. For future reference and use, the application form is here.

Why does Tynebikes exist?

Tynebikes' primary objective is to promote better facilities for cyclists in and around Tyneside, UK. We want to encourage cycling because it will lead to:
- safer cities and less congestion for everyone
- less need for new roads and car parks
- cleaner air
- improved health and fitness
- savings on energy and other scarce resources

How long has Tynebikes been around?

Tynebikes began in 1983. Our first campaigns were aimed at Tyne and Wear County Council - abolished in 1986 - and since then at the local councils on Tyneside. Early successes included:

- experimental cycle use of footways on the Tyne bridges
- use of bus lanes by bikes
- cycle parking stands in town centre
- recognition for cycling in statutory and non-statutory plans

But there have been lots of failures too, and some battles rumble on after 25 years!

What does Tynebikes want?

Cyclists must have easy, direct and safe access to shops, jobs, schools and other destinations so that more and more people will be encouraged to use their bikes for everyday transport and for leisure. There must be both a restraint on motor vehicles and an encouragement to cycle.

The less confident need a complete network of signed cycle routes, taking advantage of quiet back streets, off-road cycle tracks and segregated facilities on busier roads. For the more confident cyclists who wish to remain on the road, then we want every road made safer for cyclists.

There must be integration of cycling with public transport, starting with bikes on the Metro!

Tynebikes' constitution

Our constitution can be found here. Our AGM (when we are active) is generally held in February, March or April.

Contact address

22 Linden Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 4EY
Email: webmaster_@_tynebikes.org.uk

This page updated 5 July 2008.

Bike route sign outside Baltic arts centre, Gateshead