Bristol wins "Cycling City"

What great news! It was a competitive bid and Bristol came out top. So, ultimately, what will the main benefit be? 

In short - a better quality of urban life for all, if the cash produces results and more people start using bicycles for short journeys. The money has to be used for making the roads safer places on which to ride, to educate the young and non-cyclists as to how to ride a bicycle in an inner city environment and to facilitate the use of bicycles with rental schemes, secure parking schemes and well sign-posted alternative routes.

Less private cars and more bikes on Bristol's narrow Georgian and Victorian streets will promote a 'happier' Bristol. Less congestion, less car parking issues, less road rage, less pollution, better health and quicker journey times.

If you are a non-cyclist and are skeptical about the whole issue, maybe a bit self-conscious about the whole lycra bit and don't fancy the hills get some good advice. Any of the better independent bike shops in Bristol will be happy to help. Give it a go.

Jerry