Watfdord Borough Council have released a video to promote the Watford Green Loop. Spokes Members took part in the production of the new promotional video which can be seen here
27
Jul
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17
Jul
Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) are proposing the introduction of new 20mph areas in residential streets, town centres and around schools to improve road safety, create calmer streets and encourage more walking and cycling
HCC plan to introduce 20mph limits across whole areas, not just on single streets, as well as including no-through roads and short streets and other traffic calming measures. Some main roads will not be included because they carry more traffic
Before any changes are made, local residents, councillors and community groups will be asked for their views through consultations. The consultation process is being rolled out in sort of alphabetical order so Bushey is coming soon and Watford will be later. However, some areas buck the order and Maple Cross residents can give their views now
For more information, including to feedback your views, click here
07
JunWINNERS
Three people who answered the most questions correctly are:
1: Steve Martin. 2: Clive Jones. 3: Helen Jackson
ANSWERS
1. What does the following sign mean?
Recommended route for pedal cycles. Page 129 Highway Code current edition (2015)
2. The Highway code Rule 60 requires that bicycles MUST have red rear and white front lights and a red rear reflector. What is the additional rule 60 requirement, helping to ensure you are seen, if your bicycle is manufactured after 01/10/1985?
Amber pedal reflectors
3. Highway Code Rule 72 Road Positioning recommends what basic road position you should adopt when cycling on quiet roads, in slower moving traffic or approaching junctions or narrowing’s where it would be unsafe for drivers to overtake?
Ride in the centre of your lane to make yourself as clearly visible as possible
4. What does the following sign mean?
No cycling
5. What does the following sign mean?
Uneven road
6. Highway Code Rule 64 instructs cycslists “you MUST NOT” cycle where?
On the pavement
7. What do the letters “BMX” stand for? Bicycle Mountain Extreme or Bicycle Marathon Cross or Bicycle Motocross
Bicycle Motocross
8. Who is credited for inventing the first Bicycle? Karl Drais or James Raleigh or Pierre Peugot?
Karl Drais
9. Watford Cycle Hub is in what West Watford park?
King George V Playing Field
10. What does the leader of the Tour de France typically wear? Yellow jersey or Green jersey or Polka-dot jersey?
Yellow jersey
30
MayWINNERS
Three people answered answered 7 questions correctly out of 11. The joint winners are:
Steve Ashord, Ann Cordery, Andy Parsons
ANSWERS
1. What does the following sign mean?
Cycle route ahead. Page 129 Highway Code current edition (2015)
2. The Highway code requires vehicle to give at least as much room to a cyclist as they would a car when overtaking. What is the guidance distance given for room to be given at speeds up to 30mph?
1.5 metres. Rule 164 page 64
3. How much room does the Highway Code advise cyclists to leave when passing a parked car?
Car door width or 1 metre Rule 67 P28
4. The Highway code advises cyclists they should only pass to the left of large vehicles when the vehicle is ………………..?
Stationary or Slow-Moving Rule 67 P28 (take care)
5. What does the following arm signal indicate to other road users?
I intend to slow down or stop. Page 123
6. Who was the first Briton to win the Tour De France?
Sir Bradley Wiggins
7. What year did the first Briton win the Tour De France? 2012 or 2010 or 2013?
2012
8. Who was the first British woman to win Olympic Gold in Cycling? Joanna Rowsell or Nicole Cooke or Victoria Pendleton?
Nicole Cooke
9. Where was the first Bicycle invented? England or France or Germany or Italy?
Germany
10. Dutch Reach is a technique developed to protect cyclists from what? Potholes or Close passing or Dooring or Large vehicles?
Dooring
11. Which Country has more Bicycles than people?
Netherlands
02
May
Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) are hosting two Active Travel Events on Saturday 9th May
Marking the installation of a safe crossing on Thomas Sawyer Way. Meet at 10:00 at Tasty Bean Café, Oxhey Activity Park, Wiggenhall Rd, Watford, WD18 0HZ
A chance to meet members of the project team, view drawings and images and ask questions. At 10:30 everyone will walk to the crossing, talk through the improvements and take part in a photo opportunity. Finish about 11:00
If you wish to attend email Stephen Walsh to book a place.
Future of Transport in Hertfordshire event on the same day from 9:00 to 16:00 in the High Street outside the Harlequin Centre. Find more about HCC’s transport development plans and see a Fast Transport Bus to gain a taste of what travel on the proposed Hertfordshire Fast Transport bus/tram system may be like
15
AprHertsmere Local Cycling and Walking Plan Consultation
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Hertsmere and Hertfordshire Councils have opened a Hertsmere Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) Consultation which closes midnight on 10th May 2026. Without an LCWIP in place Local Authorities will not gain access to Government funding for Cycling and Walking Infrastructure projects. This is our opportunity to view and influence the Hertsmere plan
We urge you to participate via this link
There is supporting documents here
07
Apr
We are delighted that after 13 years of excellent work by Kate and Fiona to set up and develop the community asset, which is Watford Cycle Hub, the future for the Hub is secure as Kate and Fiona move towards retirement
From 27th April, Watford Cycle Hub will join the Watford and Three Rivers Trust. Many thanks to Kate and Fiona for all their work and expertise
19
Mar
On Tuesday 17th March the new Toucan crossing on the Watford Green Loop opened!
The Toucan crossing from Dalton Way, from the retail park, to the Oxhey Activity park is now operational. The crossing has been moved about 10 metres and has resulted in much better sight lines and the new wide paths each side of the crossing has made bicycle manoeuvring very much easier, and safer
09
Mar
Installation of the much-needed Thomas Sawyer Way Toucan crossing between Oxhey Activity Park and Dalton Way is progressing well. The photograph does not do justice to this important safety improvement for pedestrians and cyclists alike. Go and take a look yourself
The shared use path between the Dalton Way Railway Viaduct and Thomas Sawyer Way has been widened and resurfaced. The short shared use path alongside the North side of Thomas Sawyer Way to the new crossing point is complete. Safety barriers have been installed. The original crossing island is now just a traffic island
Spokes campaigned for the Watford Green Loop and are now monitoring and encouraging the safety improvements needed, including improved access between Pump Lane and the new Toucan crossing and a cycling contraflow protected Lane in St John’s Road. Both these improvements are well advanced in design terms
25
Feb
There are three opportunities in March when everyone has an opportunity to influence local Cycling Infrastructure plans, full details in the Rides and Events section of this website. Please try and join us on:
6 March, drop in 10:00 until 13:00.at Watford Cycle Hub, Spokes gathering your ideas to present to local councils
18 March 19:30, 3 Rivers Council Environmental Forum at Leavesden Country Park
19 March 18:00, Watford Council Cycle Forum, Watford Town Hall Annexe