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Bespoke Cycle Group

@bespokeeb.bsky.social
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Campaigning to reverse the ever worsening cycle provision in Eastbourne. We want to make it easier and safer for anyone to get around Eastbourne by bicycle. www.bespokecyclegroup.org.uk

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Eastbourne Eco Action Network @ecobourne.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Climate Change role is phased out and re-branded as Climate Resilience. So now spending money on the effects of global warming not doing anything about reducing it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Reform council moves to ditch 2050 net-zero target in East Sussex
Council leaders submit a policy that "resets" existing climate commitments to a scrutiny committee.
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Just to clarify to @eastbournebc.bsky.social and @eastsussexcc.bsky.social all the other towns and cities on the south coast have these .... but not us www.theargus.co.uk/news/2659645...
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Seafront cycle lane and pedestrian revamp to begin within weeks
Brighton and Hove City Council confirmed construction on the A259 Active Travel Scheme between Hove and Portslade is set to get underway along…
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Even more traffic on the A2270 . Was widely cited as England's major road with longest delays. and .. No space for a decent and continuous cycle lane www.theargus.co.uk/news/2659523...
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Controversial new Aldi store is approved despite being rejected a year ago
Plans for a new Aldi in Polegate have been approved – even though the council rejected them just a year ago
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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
More of a realistic take on why people don't cycle: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Also, there's some @cyclinguk.bsky.social involvement if you read down.
bbc.co.uk
What will get unsure Suffolk cyclists back in the saddle?
The local transport authority is hoping to encourage more cycling, but some recall being hit by cars.
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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
New guidance from Active Travel England with the "Women and Girls’ Safety Hub" for street design with women’s and girls' experiences at its heart. activetravelengland.gov.uk/resources/ac...
An aerial daytime and night time split shot showing a steet and park with human scale design taking female safety into account e.g. good lighting at night.
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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Cycling @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social in the latest Cycle magazine from Cycling UK @cyclinguk.bsky.social. #Eastbourne
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Eastbourne Eco Action Network @ecobourne.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
To remind everyone @eastsussexcc.bsky.social ,have had for over 10 years , projections of a 10% reductions of car journeys to using bus/walk/cycling, along this Hailsham to Eastbourne corridor - A2270 . !! Nothing has EVER been achieved !! www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...
sussexexpress.co.uk
New Aldi store and care home in Polegate approved on appeal
The planning appeal for the proposed new supermarket at Eastbourne Road, Polegate has been allowed by the Government's Planning Inspectorate.
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Not only are e-scooters illegal on the highway but you can get banned from driving and fined eastbourne.news/eastbourne-e...
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Eastbourne e-scooter rider banned after failing breath test
AN Eastbourne woman has been disqualified from driving after riding an e-scooter while more than twice the legal alcohol limit.
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Fernsfeldflyer @fernsfeldflyer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Hang on! The police are seizing illegal electric motorbikes that cannot legally be ridden on British roads and are then selling them to people to illegally use on British roads. Have I entered a parallel universe? The sale of these should be banned completely and certainly the resale
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Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
IF the police forces are forcing the electric motorcycles to be registered and road legal before being sold then ok. But forces clearly haven't been because they are changing policies to just crush the things. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
E-bikes seized by police sold on at auction, BBC finds
Thousands of electric motorbikes are confiscated annually because they are suspected of being driven illegally or used in a crime - most are destroyed, but last year police sold at least 161.
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In context - the money is welcome but CWIS3 (2025–2030): has an expected £4.5 billion total investment over five years. So this for NCN is around 2% www.activetravelengland.gov.uk/news/ps104-m...
activetravelengland.gov.uk
£104 million investment to transform walking, wheeling and cycling routes across England | Active Travel England
£104m investment to transform walking, wheeling and cycling routes across England
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
'Following the resounding success of its first edition in May 2026, the Vhélio Trophy is stepping up a gear. In 2027, the solar convoy proudly forms an official part of the European Year of the Normans to celebrate one millennium after William the Conqueror'
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
More draconian restrictions for cycling in Eastbourne www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...
sussexexpress.co.uk
Council confirms cyclist access to remain restricted in Eastbourne town centre under new order
East Sussex County Council (ESCC) has confirmed that cyclist access will remain restricted in Eastbourne town centre under a new experimental traffic regulation order (ETRO).
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Great news for new routes in Sussex www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/environ...
sussexexpress.co.uk
Money for traffic-free route between Uckfield and Lewes
Wealden council leaders have set aside more than half-a-million pounds for a new bridge, which would form part of a proposed ‘Greenway’ linking Uckfield and Lewes.
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Prof Scarlett McNally @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Stunning letter: @eastsussexcc.bsky.social are banning cycling in #Eastbourne town centre and pushing cyclists onto the busy unsafe ring road. Please help @cyclinguk.bsky.social, @ategov.bsky.social @bespokeeb.bsky.social
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/l...
sussexexpress.co.uk
Letter to the editor: Eastbourne further bans cycling
See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Worth watching about this growing problem and how cyclists are getting the fallout . Especially see the end with Cycling UK 's Duncan Dollimore www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEuv...
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I Tried An Illegal E-Bike And It Blew My Mind
YouTube video by Global Cycling Network
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Alison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Road safety is a social justice issue. “The number of children killed or injured crossing roads is almost five times higher in England’s most deprived areas than its wealthiest” … and the gap is widening.
theguardian.com
Child pedestrian casualties are almost five times higher in England’s worst-off areas
Official figures expose widening gap in road deaths and injuries between poor and wealthy postcodes
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
please
Many people try to misrepresent
"We should make it better and safer for people to bike"
with
"Every person must ride a bike for every situation, everywhere, every single time"
Could we please stop this childish game?
ROVÉLO CREATIVE
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
More restrictions by @eastsussexcc.bsky.social following "Eastbourne town centre pedestrianisation – Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) Timings Survey." Now decided to ban 🚲 but allow 🚛🛻 between 6PM to 10AM. Note the mention in future of very substandard routes as alternatives
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The Department for Transport has told ebiketips that there is no way of finding out how many collisions and incidents on British roads involve electric motorbikes and illegally modified e-bikes from its own recently published annual road casualty statistics. road.cc/ebiketips/ne...
road.cc
Department for Transport admits illegal electric motorbikes "cannot be identified" in UK road collision statistics | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
The Department for Transport has told ebiketips that there is no way of finding out how many collisions and incidents on British roads involve electric motorbikes and illegally modified e-bikes from i...
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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
✨ Glow Rides are back! After a brilliant first year, communities across the UK are getting ready to light up the streets again. Women-led and open to everyone, Glow Rides highlight the need for safer streets and better cycle routes. Thinking of organising one? 👇 cyclinguk.org/glow-rides
Cyclists riding brightly lit bikes on a park path at night, surrounded by autumn leaves. A flag with "Glow Ride" is visible. Participants are smiling and wearing helmets.A lively street scene at night featuring several people riding brightly lit bicycle. They are captured mid-motion in front of a building with illuminated windows. The atmosphere is bustling and fun
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Good feedback from tourists using App Bike - here at Sovereign Harbour
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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 31/07/2026
Following weeks of work by many people, West Midlands Police have dropped charges and agreed to reimburse the owner of a legal e-cycle they seized and destroyed. Our Campaigns and Policy Lead, Kate, shares why policies like this are so damaging for Disabled people with the BBC. tinyurl.com/y6yckp83
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The £6000 Tern cargo bike crushed by the Police BY MISTAKE!
YouTube video by David Gregory-Kumar
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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This is framed as a feel-good story, but it should scare the wits out of anybody on the road. Tesla's deceptive marketing is convincing seniors that the cars drive themselves. In reality, a human must always be ready to intervene. If someone lacks the ability to do that, they shouldn't be driving!
detroitnews.com
Forget rideshare. How seniors are using Teslas for transportation
As Waymo and Tesla robotaxi services promise more rides for more cities, seniors are taking matters into their own hands and self-driving Teslas.
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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Great article from Scarlett here. A short, clear call-to-action that you'll want to share with your local decision-makers
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
People think it is easy to spot 'illegal' it isn't ‼️ 1) Standard throttles are legal in the UK but only up to 3.7mph 2) The 250W is **continuous** rated power. Could be more for peak times. 3) Could have 250W label on a cycle with 1000W that is supposed to be legal www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-iU...
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The Legal 1000W "Secret Button" Loophole!
YouTube video by Dude Stuff
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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Fire at Abbott's Wood could affect the cycle route NCN2 and Robin Post Lane which is a popular cycle route. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Wildfire breaks out in Abbot's Wood near Polegate
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to avoid the area.
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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I cycled to work the longer way today. At 5.5 miles, that's further than most UK car trips - yet it took me just 22 minutes We urgently need to unblock and enable the millions of short active trips that are being blocked every day because of our collective car dependency. Our health depends on it
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Negative feelings, from some residents, towards legal cyclists but based on illegal 'cycles' and e-scooters. *The only local legal e-scooters on the highway are in Brighton rental scheme *Across other councils clampdowns on souped up e-bikes, using throttles & without pedals
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TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW) @toderianuw.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
“Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year…Citing data that shows the risk of pedestrian fatality is cut in half by reducing a car’s speed from 40 to 30km/hr, city officials imposed the lower limit in most of Helsinki’s residential areas and city center in 2021.”
politico.eu
Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death
The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
We always need to be clear how much more dangerous illegal 'e-bikes' 🏍️ are than legal ones🚴‍♂️
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Adam Tranter @adamtranter.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Humans should not be forced off pavements by delivery robots, but that's exactly what's happening. The people who pay the price are those with the least room to give it up.
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T&E @transportenvironment.org · 24/06/2026
Here’s what we can do: 🚙 Cap bonnet height and car width for new cars 💸 Reform national taxes to discourage the purchase of oversized cars 👶 Update testing standards to test for the visibility of children ⚡ Favour small electric cars in the EU car CO2 law Check out the full report 👇 bit.ly/3SRno6P
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Ever-bigger? Car size at a crossroads
The impacts on safety, space and resource use if carspreading continues to go unchecked.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 20/06/2026
SUV buyers undeterred by warnings of risk to pedestrians, UK study finds
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SUV buyers undeterred by warnings of risk to pedestrians, UK study finds
Exclusive: Research suggests financial penalties necessary if number of large vehicles on roads is to be reduced Drivers who are told about the safety risks posed by SUVs to cyclists and pedestrians are very unlikely to be deterred from buying one, a new study has found. The findings indicate that if governments want to reduce the number of large, dangerous vehicles on the roads, it is likely to require financial penalties, according to the psychologists at Swansea University who led the research. Continue reading...
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Lottbridge Drove one of the busiest shared paths in #Eastbourne. If you want it cut back to its original size then contact live.eastsussexhighways.com/report-probl...
Trees at head height for those on a bike and lost space with overgrowth on the ground
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
One of Bespoke's high priority 'off road' links is from Sainsbury (Hampden Pk) to Tutts Barn. AI image taken from under the Cross Levels Way flyover. Partly built 20 years ago but currently overgrown
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Let's get Edwards Rd ( Bannatyne's ) 'cut back' to the original size. It has been reported to @eastsussexcc.bsky.social many times
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Up and coming cycle route by @eastsussexcc.bsky.social along Ashford Road. 2/3rds on busy road with many junctions. Rest on a shared path. Who will use it ?
Cycle road signs and dismount signs added by AI in line with the plans provided
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Dave Walker @davewalker.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
There's more. Second Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy - Report to Parliament (pdf): assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a2ac6...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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20's Plenty for Us @20splenty.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Wales achieved a 26% reduction in casualties on 20/30mph roads when a default 20 was set. But if you exclude the casualties on roads that didn't change the reduction increases to 37%. See the 1st presentation in our webinar
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Delivering 20 - Webinar 5. 20mph for Safer Streets
Our 5th Delivering 20 webinar where we explore the evidence, delivery and impact of implementing 20mpoh as a norm in communities.
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Changes by @eastsussexcc.bsky.social to the Ashford Road ( Horsey Sewer cycle scheme). Most of which is now on the main road but with some shared path. Certainly not LTN 1/20 compliant live.eastsussexhighways.com/highway-sche...
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Horsey Way Cycle Route Update on Phase 1b – live.eastsussexhighways.com
Horsey Way Cycle Route Update on Phase 1b
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Graeme 🦋 @fatherhilarious.blog · 02/06/2026
Cyclists get cheaper car insurance! www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
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Cyclists Are Better Drivers Than Motorists, Finds Study
Cyclist-drivers tend to have faster reaction times than motorists who don't cycle.
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Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Oddly tucked away, but this is a great article on the BBC.. @chrisboardman.bsky.social saying that people could save lots of money by swapping some trips from cars to cycles. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Chris Boardman says fuel price surge a reason to swap car for bike
Olympic medal winning cyclist Chris Boardman calls on drivers to change the way they travel.
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
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East Sussex: Cyclists urge upgrades to 'dangerous' A27 cycle path
Cyclists are calling for improvements to a cycle lane next to the A27 between Brighton and Lewes.
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Bad news for the "why don't cyclists always wear hi-vis" brigade...
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More than 80% of serious or fatal cycling collisions occur in daylight or on straight roads, new data from Ireland shows
More than eight in ten serious collisions involving cyclists in Ireland occurred on straight roads during daylight hours, Ireland’s Road Safety Authority (RSA) has reported.Data released yesterday als...
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/v...
sussexexpress.co.uk
Vhélios brings solar-powered cycling to East Sussex
See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
15th May the French (80+ vehicles ) are cycling from Newhaven to Battle , some on their solar powered cycles
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Hard to imagine why some find this sign unclear or ambiguous
Roadworks at Church St Willingdon with clear instructions not to overtake cyclists
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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
The Normans are coming... on May 15th... but this time on solar powered cycles
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