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Colchester Cycling Campaign

@colchestercycling.bsky.social
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Independent cycling campaign calling for cycling to be safer for people of all ages in Colchester. Will you join us? colchester-cycling.org.uk

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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Encouraging to see that @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social are reporting that 65% of Extra Eyes reports by cyclists in July 2026 resulted in a notice of intended prosecution saferessexroads.org/wp-content/u...
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Unfortunately we won't be able to provide any more of our updates on @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social Extra Eyes performance as we are no longer receiving the data. We are hoping that the data will be published in a helpful format by Essex Police or Safer Essex Roads Partnership.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Police appeal for information following the tragic death of a cyclist involved in a collision in Tiptree on Thursday 21 May. www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/n...
essex.police.uk
Tiptree: Appeal after fatal collision
Officers were first called to the collision, in Maldon Road, at 6.30am on Thursday 21 May.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
This massive bellmouth junction off London Road between Stanway and Copford is going to be terrible for pedestrians to cross. Colchester and Essex councils need to do better to keep pedestrians safe.
Wide bellmouth junction onto main road. Currently coned off.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Reports and outcomes from @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social Extra Eyes service for April 2026 saferessexroads.org/extra-eyes/
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Disappointing to see @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social blocking the Crouch Street cycle lane and park on double yellows. We have asked Essex CC for bollards here to keep this clear but to no avail.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
East Hill walking and cycling upgrade to get underway www.essexhighways.org/colchester-w...
essexhighways.org
Colchester Walking and Cycling | Essex County Council
Essex County Council are developing proposals to better connect key points in the city through improved walking and cycling infrastructure.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The surface of the shared use area near the hospital entrance on Northern Approach road is deteriorating badly. Does not bode well when this has only been open for a few months.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Great to see the improvements to Albert Roundabout for pedestrians and cyclists. Single stage crossings and much wider approaches free from clutter. Ignore the doom mongers - this doesn’t appear to have brought Colchester to a grinding halt.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Reports and outcomes from @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social Extra Eyes service for March 2026 saferessexroads.org/extra-eyes/
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
New mandatory parking spots for Dott cycle parking in Colchester. Lots of locations but not much near the main station and some big distances between parking spots. If we limited cars like this...
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Essex Vision Zero strategy fails to deliver... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Call for action on as Essex road deaths reach 10-year high
Safer speed limits - as low as 20mph - will be decided on a street-by-street basis, a council says.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Reports and outcomes from @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social Extra Eyes service for February 2026 saferessexroads.org/extra-eyes/
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
We are delighted that the works to the Albert Roundabout have been completed on time despite the terrible weather. Big improvement for pedestrians & cyclists. Thank you!
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
New cycle store being installed at Sainsburys Local on Layer Road several years after the last cycle stands were removed. This is meant to have room for six bikes - we think four will be a squeeze. Very disappointing effort.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Reports and outcomes from @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social Extra Eyes service for January 2026 saferessexroads.org/extra-eyes/
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Couple of new traffic regulation orders TRAF/8710 - 20mph for Bellona Way estate opposite Lidl TRAF/8771 - opening Boxted Bridge to pedestrians and cyclists Email trafficregulation.order@essexhighways.org to support www.essexhighways.org/highway-sche...
essexhighways.org
Traffic Regulation Orders | Essex County Council
A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is a legal order. It enables the county council, as the highway authority, to manage traffic in the county. Examples of TROs includes parking restrictions, speed limits, one-way streets, weight restrictions, no right/left turns and loading bays.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
December 2025 outcomes for @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social Extra Eyes service saferessexroads.org/extra-eyes/
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
"Emergency services have been left reeling after a traumatic year of policing roads in Essex." The Vision Zero strategy is failing - time for radical action from all the partners involved. www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2571877...
gazette-news.co.uk
A year of roads policing in Essex - Figures, facts and 58 fatals
Emergency services have been left reeling after a traumatic year of policing roads in Essex, with 58 fatal road traffic collisions.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Great video about a cyclist's experience of reporting careless and dangerous driving in Derbyshire youtu.be/Y78WmD0HxIo?...
youtu.be
How I'm Tackling Dangerous Driving As a Cyclist.
YouTube video by TriathlonDan
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Wonderful to see the impact of the 900 bikes given away by Essex Pedal Power. youtu.be/_sTZ0Ebqwlc?...
youtu.be
Essex Pedal Power Colchester & Tendring 2025
YouTube video by Active Essex
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Pleased to see these minor changes at the junction of Wellesley Road and Lexden Road. This will make it safer and more convenient for pedestrians and cyclists.
Metal barrier and foot/cycle path with low brick walls either side
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
We are delighted that Colchester's Kim Barnetson has been recognised as one of @cyclinguk.bsky.social’s #100Women2025, celebrating the women inspiring others to ride #CyclingUK. www.cyclinguk.org/biography/ki...
cyclinguk.org
100 Women in Cycling 2025 | Kim Barnetson
The cycling childminder
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
November 2025 outcomes for @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social Extra Eyes service saferessexroads.org/extra-eyes/
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Join the Christmas Kidical Mass ride at 09:30 on Sunday 7 December. Starting at the northern end of Norman Way off Lexden Road.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
New secure cycle store at Leisure World for leisure card holders.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
October 2025 results for reports to @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social Extra Eyes service saferessexroads.org/extra-eyes/
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Very nice!
Bidirectional red cycle lane with planting area separating the cycle lane from a bidirectional bus lane.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport www.economist.com/internationa...
economist.com
Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
What does the Highway Code say about overtaking people riding bikes? www.bikeworcester.org.uk/blog/what-do...
bikeworcester.org.uk
What does the Highway Code say about overtaking people riding bikes? — Bike Worcester
A quick run down of what the Highway Code says about overtaking people riding bikes.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Delighted that work to improve the Albert roundabout for pedestrians and cyclists is due to start on Monday 20 October www.essexhighways.org/highway-sche...
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
September 2025 results for Safer Essex Roads @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social Extra Eyes service saferessexroads.org/extra-eyes/
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Colchester cyclists, please be sure to take part in this survey letstalkessexsustainabletravel.co.uk/colchester-w...
letstalkessexsustainabletravel.co.uk
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Desperately sorry to hear that our friends at Future Bikes were broken into. We hope they are back open soon and that the thieves are caught.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
A busy couple of weeks for the campaign - meeting with Essex CC to discuss upcoming developments - responding to the Essex transport strategy consultation www.essexhighways.org/highway-sche... - commenting on St Botolph's quarter plans www.colchester.gov.uk/wampd/?id=25... Thanks to all involved
essexhighways.org
Local Transport Plan | Essex County Council
The Local Transport Plan is our approach for transport in Essex. It sets out our aspirations for improving travel in the county, demonstrating the importance of meeting these aspirations to achieving ...
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Norwich Cycling Campaign @norwichcycling.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Wednesday 22nd October we're taking part in the nationwide "Glow Ride" campaign for safer streets. Women make half as many trips by bike as men, and are more likely to be put off cycling by a fear of busy traffic. Ride starts 7pm outside City Hall. Bring your bike, make it bright!
Poster for the Norwich "Glow Ride" for safer streets.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Great to see the important walking and cycling link at Middle Mill reopened
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Road deaths in Essex are out of control. Leaders at ECC and @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social must do more including reducing speed limits, increasing enforcement and acting effectively against careless and dangerous drivers. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Essex road deaths in 2025 have been relentless, say police
Adam Pipe's comments follow three deaths in separate crashes on Saturday.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
August 2025 results for Safer Essex Roads Partnership @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social Extra Eyes service saferessexroads.org/extra-eyes/
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
More clear examples of careless and dangerous driving resulting in no further action when reported to the @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social Extra Eyes service. Let's see if Colchester's MPs can put pressure on the force to act to keep people safe.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Concerned to hear reports of a cyclist involved in a collision near Albert roundabout - sending best wishes for a swift recovery
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
We will be reviewing the new planning application for St Botolph's Quarter. Our concern is that this plan and the masterplan that preceded it do not address the need for people to be able to cycle north from St Botoph's to the castle and High Street.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
This dangerous close pass was on Argents Lane where a cyclist was killed in a road collision one year ago. When reported to @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social the result was a warning letter. Essex Police are not serious about Vision Zero and protecting cyclists.
Still from video showing a blue vehicle close passing a cyclist along a narrow country lane
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Great to see how popular the new cycle racks are by St Nicholas Square
Cycles locked to Sheffield standsCycles locked to Sheffield stands
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
The Safer Essex Roads Extra Eyes website seems to be having a problem accepting submissions - will let you know when we get an update extraeyes.egressforms.com
extraeyes.egressforms.com
Essex Police - Extra Eyes
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Clare at Event Maps @eventmapsclare.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
So pleased to see this IRL and already out there supporting cyclists across Colchester! It was great to team up with Colchester City Council to develop the map, as well as bespoke school editions. Thanks to Rachael Partis and Dennis Maps LTD for their services pulling it all together.
Cycle map of the town laid out with another copy showing just the cover in the centre.
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
The new Colchester cycle map is great for showing how patchy the provision of 20mph areas is across the city. Time to make 20mph the default with 30mph and above the exception where it's safe. cyclecolchester.co.uk/cycle-routes/
Road map of Colchester showing areas with 20mph speed limits in pink
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Read the latest cycle campaigning news from Colchester eocampaign1.com/web-version?...
eocampaign1.com
LOCAL cycling news just for you
Read the latest on ...
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Exciting news - new cycle map for Colchester just launched cyclecolchester.co.uk/route-planni...
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Colchester Cycling Campaign @colchestercycling.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Look at what Helsinki is achieving while under Essex’s Vision Zero strategy deaths and serious injuries are up this year yle.fi/a/74-20174831
yle.fi
Helsinki goes a full year without a traffic death
A city traffic engineer credits the success to lower speed limits and smarter design.
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