Useful Resources: BBC Weather   5 day forecast Bexhill: Bexhill Environmental Group   BEG is an environmental action group working to protect and improve the Bexhill environment and promote a sustainable green future Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society exists to support the Old Town, its residents, enterprises and organisations. Bexhill Police Station   0845 60 70 999 (contact no. for all Sussex police stations) Bus timetables Cycle Hoop Cycle Safety & Locking Tips Cycle racks   Tow bar mounted carrier system (apparently suitable for tricycles) Cycle racks   Tow bar mounted bike and cycle racks Cycle racks for tandems   Car roof mounted tandem rack Cycle Hydraulic Bike Lift "These carriers are well worth the investment if you aren't confident that you'll be able to lift your bike or tandem to head height without it toppling over. Cycle Hydraulic Bike Lift Revolutionises roof transportation, making it easy for anyone to use. Cycling England   Cycling England is an independent, expert body, working to get more people cycling, more safely, more often. David Hembrow basket making   Traditional English Willow basketmaker. Assen, Netherlands De La Warr Pavilion a Grade One Listed Modernist icon for contemporary arts on the sea-front in Bexhill on sea, just over one and a half hours from London. This magnificent Grade One listed building has welcomed over half a million visitors a year after a major £9 million refurbishment and redevelopment. As well as being one of this country‘s architectural landmarks, it also has an enviable reputation as home to some of the best contemporary art on the international circuit today, exhibited in two beautifully restored galleries. Discover Bexhill   Nestling between the bustling resorts of Eastbourne and Hastings, the British seaside resort of Bexhill is set in magnificent countryside. There are a wealth of castles, historic attractions and places of interest in and around Bexhill, 1066 Country, Eastbourne and Sussex, for young and old alike. Dunselma Guest Accommodation   Once a fashionable seafront Edwardian Town House now offers "Quality Guest Accommodation" with all the comforts of modern living but with the elegance and charm of a bygone era. Situated close to the Internationally famous De La Warr pavilion in Bexhill on Sea, and with ample parking, the beach, shops, bars, restaurants and the railway station all within easy walking distance, its an ideal location for either a one night stay, a few days break or a longer holiday. Secure bicycle parking. East Sussex County Council General enquiries 01273 481000 East Sussex County Council Cycling   Rads and Transport -1424 781383 Electric Bicycle Network In beautiful tourist areas fleets of electric bicycles for hire are bringing the simple pleasure of cycling within everyone’s reach. It’s cycling, but not as we know it. Electric bicycles dismiss headwinds and flatten hills. Now everyone can enjoy the great outdoors on two wheels. English Willow Baskets Introducing our stunning collection of willow designs and willow products, all hand made in Somerset, England. Fiona Harrison Performing the music of yesteryear Frixo Frixo is a road traffic reporting site which provides users with live traffic information and gets updated every 3 minutes using various road sensors. Hastingwood Basket Works Please enjoy browsing the site which shows a variety of willow / wicker basket types and styles available.  Mauds Vintage Clothes 22 St. Leonards Road, Bexhill TN40 1HT (No website, email or telephone, but worth a visit). A great selection of vintage clothes and sundries. Proprietor: Gillian. Next Wave   What is Next Wave? The Next Wave project will see the regeneration of Bexhill's seafront to create a more attractive offer for visitors and residents. Operation Crackdown Anti-social driving can range from careless driver behaviour to deliberate activity. It not only affects road safety but also the quality of life in local neighbourhoods. With your help Sussex Police can crackdown on this behaviour. We are grateful to you for taking a few minutes to report an anti-social driver, not all fields are mandatory. Phoenix Cycles 219 Seaside, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 7NR Tel. 01323 729060 info@phoenixcycles.co.uk (No website yet).  Proprietor: Simon Prior; Max Norrell. A really unusual attitude from a modern bicycle shop. Very sympathetic understanding and knowledge of mechanics of vintage bicycles. Incredibly helpful and good advice. Remove potholes Potholes and road defects are more than just a nuisance; they’re a danger to cyclists and other road users. In the UK, there’s an average of one pothole for every 110 meters of road...... Report bad driving Bad driving intimidates and harms innocent people. Cyclists and pedestrians are particularly endangered by negligent or aggressive driving because we’re not encased in a few tonnes of metal every time we set out on the roads..... Rother District Council   The Council's website is here to serve the community of Rother, and to also provide information to those who reside outside the District. Within this site you'll find information on the Council and how it works, the services we provide and the community we serve. Rother Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch is made up of small groups of volunteer residents in towns and cities around the country. It is run by the residents for the residents. Members look out for signs of crime in their own neighbourhoods, and share that information with each other and local police. They follow basic rules and guidelines set out by the national organisation, and they work closely with their local police force. S. Caulfield has been producing quality willow baskets in West Sussex since the early eighties and today, in the 21st century, he still uses the time-honoured methods of production that have been passed down through the years. Sweet Peas and Doris 50-52 Sea Road, Bexhill TN40 1JP (No website or email).  Tel. 07702 378737. Worth a visit. A great selection of vintage clothes and sundries. Proprietor: Lisa. Tea room stops compiled by the Cyclists' Touring Club. The Bexhill Bicycle Hire Company     The South Coast’s newest bike hire, right opposite the beach in sunny Bexhill On Sea.e Cyclists' Touring Club. The Vintage Shirt Company The Vintage Shirt Company for items of clothing to compliment your classic bicycle This is Hastings Everything that you need to know about what’s going on in Hastings. Train timetables Transport for London Bicycle theft avoidance advice Village Net The VillageNet web site has photographs and Historic details of over 240 Villages in the Kent and East Sussex Area of Britain. We also provide details of Local Tradesmen and Businesses, Tour Guides, Local Attractions, a Photo Gallery of the villages, Recipe's, and the Area's most comprehensive list of local What's On Wheelies Cycles 56 Ninfield Road, Bexhill, East Sussex TN39 5AB Tel. 01424 213634 (No website or email) Proprietor: Martin Phillips - likes a challenge!
CHARITY EVENTS : SATURDAY 2nd JUNE SPONSORED DIAMOND JUBILEE JAUNT On Saturday 2nd June we are holding a sponsored walk to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and to raise funds for Bexhill Museum. The Jaunt will start at the bottom of Galley Hill near the Fishing Club at 1pm. We will take a leisurely walk along the sea front, past the Colonnade and along to the finishing line at the Clock Tower on West Parade. There will then be refreshments at the Museum afterwards for all those taking part. This is not a race but a Jaunt. Everybody is welcome to take part and join in whether you are at the peak of physical fitness, or just like a stroll along the prom! Fancy dress is actively encouraged with the theme of either a historical period or something red, white and blue. There will be prizes for the best fancy dress for those taking part at the Museum after the Jaunt. The only criteria for taking part are you must be sponsored to take part and you must have registered your participation with the Museum before 2nd June. The more sponsorship you can get the better! Sponsorship forms are available from the Museum from 1st May 2012 and can be downloaded from the Museum’s website www.bexhillmuseum.co.uk SATURDAY 28 JULY   THE BEXHILL CARNIVAL (see events calendar) SATURDAY 23 JUNE St. MARY’S SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SUMMER FAYRE   from 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm - Wrestwood Road, Bexhill. Retro theme. Point of contact: Tessa Sambrook
PETITIONS : BLIND SPOT PETITION  Click here BAN ALL BLIND SPOTS is a spontaneous movement to gather 100,000 signatures in order for the problem of blind spots on lorries, coaches, buses and vans on the highways to be discussed and dealt with in the House of Commons. The movement seeks to have mandatory technology installed on vehicles to eliminate blind spots and protect cyclists and motorists.
Classic Cycle Related Links: Aspects Photography Quality phtographs by Chris Pascoe Bexhill Museum Newly refurbished and extended, the displays and exhibitions have something for everyone to enjoy. Main galleries include Costume and Motor Racing heritage as well as local archaeology and history, dinosaurs and fossils, natural history and geology, social history and cultures of other lands, local arts and crafts. Interactive displays and Access Centre for research. Bexhill Museum Costume Collection Delve into the Museums sumptuous fashion and costume collections dating from the 17th century to the modern day. Follow two hundred years of developing fashion and design, from tortuous corsets to stunning evening dresses. Learn how people lived in the past and what it would have been like then. Belfast City Guided Walking Tours include "The Blackstaff Way" which is a great introduction to Belfast, and "The Farset Way" showing some of the oldest parts of Belfast. "The Bible Way" is ideal for church groups interested in the role the Bible played in Belfast's history. "The Doctor's Way" tour commemorates the life and times of famous Belfast doctors and the mark they made on the city. Burtons’ St. Leonards Society The aims of the society are, as well as general improvements: To encourage the conservation of the work of James and Decimus Burton;  To stimulate a high standard of Town Planning; To prevent unsympathetic development in the area. Diary of a vintage girl Welcome to my humble blog! It's all about my life as a full-time Forties enthusiast. I write columns for The Chap, Milkcow and WWII Re-Enactors magazines, as well as organising fabulous events in London, like Tart at 40 Winks. Eras of Style A vintage Railway themed cafe. Believing in fresh high quality foods and a friendly smile we cater as a retreat for all weary passers-by who wish to relax in a large comfortable chair in front of a woodburning fire, or to gather with friends, colleagues or family and catch up over a cup of coffee. ibike London I hope you enjoy what you find on my blog and find it informative. My aim is to stimulate discussion about the place of the humbe bicycle in the urban realm - specifically London - and to look at ways in which we can rehabilitate it into our lives. Jane Hilton - Photographer and filmmaker "My work is about the extraordinary realities of ordinary people's everyday lives, revealing their individual characteristics and ways of being that one so often overlooks". Littlehampton Dutch Bike Shop Traditional Dutch Bikes Philadelphia Tweed Ride The weather could not have been better, the chaps more dapper, nor the lasses more snappy. Red and Black Media There are significant moments in the life of everyone that deserve to be captured and I am passionate about capturing those moments through photography. The Chap Since 1999, the Chap has been championing the rights of that increasingly marginalised and discredited species of Englishman - the gentleman. The National Cycle Collection The Collection houses hundreds of cycles in period settings, including examples from 1819 through to the present day. It also displays rare components and accessories from this period. The Slow Bicycle Movement     Comments The Stade Education Project, Old Town Museum, Hastings The three main partners in the Stade Education Project are The Fishermen's Museum, The Shipwreck and Coastal Heritage Centre and The Fishermen's Protection Society. The Tweed Run It was an absolutely spiffing day! 400 people, amazing weather, (mainly) polite traffic and a lovely spot of tea Tweed Wheelers   This is a site for like minded people who share a passion for the humble bicycle, Tweeds and Earl Grey.
Cycle Groups: We have made contact with other local cycle groups who share common interests. These could be just leisure cycling, environmental, health, utility riding or road and track racing. It is cheaper, more healthy and sometimes faster to use the bike than motorised transport. All the groups below want to make cycling safer and easier not just for us but for others who don’t currently cycle. 1066 Cycle Club Cycle Battle and Cycle Robertsbridge are two clubs which work closely together; groups of local people who enjoy cycling and want to improve the cycling facilities in Battle, Robertsbridge and the surrounding area Bexhill Wheelers and Classic Cycle Group Are a group of Bexhill Residents who are concerned about the lack of provision for cyclists in and around Bexhill. Brighton & Hove Bricycles has published a set of cycling-related goals for Brighton and Hove Cycle Lewes Our overall aim is to promote cycling, particularly in and around Lewes. Cycle Seahaven   A forum for all cyclists in the Newhaven and Seaford area Eastbourne Bespoke Bespoke is a cycling campaign group for Eastbourne, started by local residents in the summer of 2008. Hastings Urban Bikes (HUB) Hastings Urban Bikes developed out of a public Bicycle Users Group previously run by Hastings Borough Council (HBC). Rye Wheelers Dedicated to promoting cycling events in the South East of England. The aim is to cater for all cyclists, whatever level, that wish to participate in Charity Rides, and cycling challenges. South Downs Cycling South Downs Cycling is an Open Resource Hub for all visitors, residents, commercial and non-commercial organisations relevant to Cycling in the new South Downs National Park. Skyride Skyride Local rides are small group cycle rides designed to get everyone cycling regularly in a fun and informal way. The Tandem Club The Tandem Club was formed in the UK in 1971 primarily to provide otherwise unobtainable spare parts and technical advice on how to maintain the older machines. The Tricycle Association Formed in 1928 at the instigation of the renowned Alec Glass, the Tricycle Association has developed over the past 80 years until now it is an organisation that caters for most tricyclists both at home and abroad. The Veteran Cycle Club The Veteran-Cycle Club was originally formed in 1955 to promote the riding and conservation of old cycles in addition to the study and exchange of information about the history of cycles and cycling. Walk and Cycle Sussex Walk and Cycle Sussex is one of a collection of sites promoting walking and cycling across Britain. Featuring trail descriptions, listings of organised events, group contact details, holidays and courses, local information and much more.
Cycling - General: Bike For All Everything you wanted to know about cycling but were afraid to ask Bamboo Mountain Bike The first UK-built mountain bike made out of bamboo has been unveiled at a major cycling exhibition. Calais to Paris   Cycle route Cycling and the Law "Can my 11 year old cycle on the pavement?" and "Can I be done for cycling furiously?" and many other UK-specific legal questions answered. By Carlton Reid. Electric Bikes Experts To make this site exactly what you need, the help of dozens of Electric Bikes Experts from across the industry has been enlisted. You’ll find impartial, thorough advice to help you choose the perfect electric bike for you. Movember The 'Mo', slang for moustache, and November come together each year for Movember. Each Movember we challenge men to change their appearance and the face of men's health by growing a moustache. The moustache is our ribbon, the means by which we raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer. Much like the commitment to run or walk for charity, our commitment is to grow a moustache for 30 days. Funds raised benefit The Prostate Cancer Charity. If you would like to join the global movement that is changing the face of men's health, sign up for Movember. Science of cycling The bicycle is a tremendously efficient means of transportation. In fact cycling is more efficient than any other method of travel--including walking! The one billion bicycles in the world are a testament to its effectiveness.
Cycle Organisations : Bikes for Africa Re~Cycle's mission is to collect secondhand bicycles and ship them to Africa. Our partners distribute bikes and teach riders the skills to repair and maintain them. CTC (Cyclists’ Touring Club). As the UK’s National Cyclists’ Organisation, CTC has been protecting and promoting the rights of cyclists since 1878. CTC is a not-for-profit organisation that is funded through its membership and donations in return for support. Cycling Embassy of Great Britain An Embassy, free from the burden of history, legacy and ties, created to work in partnership with fellow organisations and charities in Great Britain, mainland Europe and around the world trading ideas and experiences in how to promote cycling and make cycling infrastructure work in urban and rural contexts. Cycling England   Cycling England is an independent, expert body, working to get more people cycling, more safely, more often. Sustrans Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity. Our vision is a world in which people choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. Every day we are working on practical, innovative ways of dealing with the transport challenges that affect us all.
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Current Bexhill Cycling News : Promenade and Sea front Bye Laws: The current bye laws which date back to 1912 have been reviewed, our views along with others were considered with a positive outcome. The end result is that the Working Group recommended to Scrutiny Committee that for a trial period of one year Cycling will be allowed on the whole length of the promenade with pedestrian priority. The Bye law working groups review minutes of January 11th 2010 can be read on the RDC web site link: Rother District Council.  These give a good background to history and considerations in allowing cycling on the sea front.   The recommendation from that meeting is that cycling on the promenade should be allowed, subject to further consideration on specific areas.  It was not always easy to obtain an agreement from everyone to allowing cycling and although we have a years trial it is important that it is shown to be a success.   We gave a presentation to the Services and Scrutiny Committee on 7th February 2011 explaining why cycling should be encouraged and the Byelaw changed to meet the 21st century.   Three students from the Bexhill Youth Council gave a passionate talk explaining why they would like it changed and this swayed some to move in favor. The old and still current Byelaw says at present Nobody shall without reasonable excuse cycle on the promenade this is suitably ambiguous.   The next process is to have the change sanctioned by Full Council then sent to Parliment for approval and finally advertised locally, then the year trial will start. Connect 2 St.Leonards to Glyne Gap:  information can be found on this Sustrans link:  Full planning permission was granted 22nd September 2010, It will be a shared use design, with no one group with priority over another.  We are on the steering group to assist with the design and implementation of this fantastic scheme. The scheme is now almost complete with initial opening mid December, launch in Jan 2012 and a grand opening in April 2012. The portrait bench is up by Glyne Gap and surfacing should take place w/b 28th Nov. Congratulations to ESSC and look forward to the grand opening in 2012. Bexhill Observer article: click here Pebsham Country Park:  This is currently being discussed between ESCC, Hastings Council and Rother District council and we are awaiting replies as to when and where the cycle routes will be and how they will link up with the above two projects. More needs to be done to the existing paths so they are usable also linking with other routes. Bexhill Cycle Network:  This was conceived in 1999, designed between the Bexhill Cycle Forum and ESCC around 2005. Details can be found on their web site, however this as we have found on our Tuesday summer evening rides has not been implemented. Although nothing has yet happened we have a chance revisit and implement some if it with the Local Sustainable Transport Fund bid and include some in the Local Transport Plan 3.  Also with the Bexhill Town Centre Regeneration Project again some transport measures may be included. National Cycle Network Route 2: This the seafront route is our Cooden Drive advisory cycle lane, which allows for vehicle parking. Parking in the cycle lane, advisory or not, makes it just like any other road, so it is of marginal benefit mainly as giving a perception of reduced width road helping to reduce speeding. The NCN2 goes along past the Star Inn to Pevensey roundabout.  Better to travel over the level crossing at Normans Bay to Pevensey if going into Eastbourne.  However the promenade could be made as part of the NCN2 ??? Local Transport Plan 3: Please click here to read our response to the East Sussex County Council LTP3 What we are campaigning for is that all the authorities responsible for these projects, routes or networks work together and provide a 21st century safe, sustainable alternative to motor travel. Please......... “We cannot predict the future, but we can plan for it”
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