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Walk Ride Rochdale

@walkriderochdale.org.uk
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Campaigning for a safer walking and riding experience in all areas of Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton and part of the walkridegm.org.uk family Contact: info@walkriderochdale.org.uk

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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 15/10/2026
Excellent news regarding #LowTrafficNeughbourhoods in Oxford - would be great to see this evidence revitalising LTN schemes in Greater Manchester @walkridegm.org.uk
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 14/10/2026
Every £1 spent on cycling gives a return of £5.62, unlike driving infrastructure which struggles to break even. We can’t afford not to invest in #ActiveTravel @walkridegm.org.uk
cyclingelectric.com
£5.62 returned for each £1 spent on cycling investments, finds study
Cycling investments pay back £5,62, on average, for every £1 a Government spends, with positive effects on health budgets and more.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 14/10/2026
Still spaces for the Children’s #LearnToRide workshop this Saturday (17 Sep) run by Active Travel Rochdale
eventbrite.com
Children's Learn to Ride 4 - 11yrs
A small group learn to ride session to help get your little legs peddling on two wheels.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 07/10/2026
How much *can* you carry by #CargoBike? It costs 140 times more to run a van than to run a cargo bike, which will only get worse as the price of diesel climbs. While a van will sometimes be necessary, a cargo bike can often do the job just as well. @cyclingelectric.bsky.social @walkridegm.org.uk
cyclingelectric.com
How much can you carry by cargo bike?
How much can you carry by cargo bike? Cycling Electric finds the largest loads by volume and weight genuinely carried in comfort.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 29/09/2026
Lots of people out apparently commuting on bikes (some of which look like they’ve been in the shed for a while) this evening #Bury #Rochdale At a time when #PetrolPrices are climbing, switching short car journeys to walking or cycling can help with the #CostOfLiving
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 29/09/2026
There is no reason for having #GhostPlates other than to commit #RoadCrime undetected, and making the roads less safe for vulnerable road users in the process. We need action, and now.
bbc.co.uk
Panorama - Ghost Plates: Drivers Cheating the Law
How cloned and ghost number plates are leaving innocent motorists facing fines, debt collection threats and years of stress.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 29/09/2026
And Rochdale’s - this should be an easy win across Greater Manchester. Do we know where the Quiet Lanes are though? @walkridegm.org.uk
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 28/09/2026
New report on #TheRouteForward from @cyclinguk.bsky.social - broadly, support for #ActiveTravel infrastructure (and particularly #SchoolStreets) is broader than people think, but successful trials/implementation requires a holding of political nerve.
cyclinguk.org
The Route Forward
The people and places being transformed by cycling
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 28/09/2026
There are some #QuietLanes in Rochdale, particularly near Ashworth Valley. But without any form of traffic restriction all it means is we have some pretty, green signs. Oxfordshire showing the way again @cycloxoxford.bsky.social
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 27/09/2026
#PetrolPrices are climbing ever higher, but many car journeys are under a mile and many under three miles, distances that can easily be walked or cycled. Save money. Reduce demand on fuel, to help those who really need it. Be healthy. Walk and cycle more. #ActiveTravel
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 22/09/2026
Fuel prices are having a serious impact on the #CostOfLiving We should all try to reduce fuel demand by switching some journeys for walking and cycling and turning off engines when stopped. Not all journeys can be walked or cycled but most car journeys are <3 miles and many potentially can.
theguardian.com
‘Half my day’s pay goes to filling up my car now’: diesel crisis ripples across Britain
Small traders and drivers bear the brunt of a refining shortage taking UK diesel towards £2 a litre as wars wipe out about a fifth of global supplies
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 22/09/2026
Today is #WorldCarFreeDay - try switching a short car journey to walking or cycling. It’s easier than you think @walkridegm.org.uk
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 21/09/2026
It’s been considered #BashTheBarriers
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 21/09/2026
While we’re not out to cause trouble, it’s worth pointing out that the councillor posting this is the Cabinet Member for Highways.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 19/09/2026
Thanks, that’s exactly what we’re after.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 19/09/2026
For clarity, we are as against antisocial use of motorcycles as anyone else, but our position is that this is a policing matter, usually done by a small number of individuals, and putting barriers that prevent use of non-standard bikes on shared use paths is never the correct response.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 19/09/2026
Cllr Williams once again disappointing us by proudly posting on Facebook to say that he’s had some bollards replaced with non-compliant chicane barriers. Can anyone direct us to Heavy Metal Handcyclist’s template for FOIing these? #BashTheBarriers @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 19/09/2026
Diesel in #Heywood over £2/litre today. Many car journeys are less than a mile, and most are less than 3. Walking and cycling are still free - give them a go, save money and be healthy. #ActiveTravel
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 16/09/2026
Driving is increasingly expense, but many car journeys are less than 3 miles, a distance that can easily be walked or cycled, both of which remain free - give them a try and save money #BikeIsBest #CostOfLiving
bbc.co.uk
Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation rate up to 3.1%
Inflation has moved further away from the Bank of England's 2% target as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global oil supplies.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 15/09/2026
There are significant numbers of illegal #eMoto bikes in use, and the unregulated use of often unroadworthy bikes undermines the #TransportDecarbonisatoon potential of legal e-bikes. Action is needed @peterwalker99.bsky.social
theguardian.com
When is an ebike not an ebike? When it has a powerful illegal engine. Get this menace off our roads | Peter Walker
As a cyclist I want the authorities to act with clarity. Lime bikes and renters can be annoying, but the true threat is those who dangerously flout the law, says the Guardian’s senior political…
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 15/09/2026
Good piece on #Middleton from Chris Boardman
chrisboardmancbe.substack.com
The Elephant in The Room
The space between things might just be the overlooked ingredient for success.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 14/09/2026
More evidence of the benefits of #LowTrafficNeighbourhoods - reducing through traffic on residential streets reduces crime. “Traffic erodes community ties - neighbours talk less, trust each other less, look out for each other less”
leeds.ac.uk
Cutting traffic cuts vandalism, burglary and violence, research shows
Lowering traffic on urban streets can cut vandalism, burglary and violence, according to a significant new study by Leeds researchers.
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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 13/09/2026
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 12/09/2026
#SaddlePain is one of those things no-one talks about but it can really stop women #cycling. It’s really important to get a saddle that’s comfortable
bicycling.com
The Hidden Cycling Injury That’s Forcing Women to Give Up Riding Bikes
Too many women quit cycling because of labial swelling and pain. Here’s why it happens, what they can do about it, and how to prevent it in the first place.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 12/09/2026
Thanks, this is potentially very useful but detail on the ground is a bit scant
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Gary Outram @kentridergaz.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Don't know about an orbital but you'll find a few related lines for NCN601 on the Network Development Plan map. www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/national-cyc...
Screenshot of a map of Manchester and surrounding areas. Current and proposed national cycle network routes are indicated with blue and red/purple lines. One such is highlighted Project Reference: EN630GIS, Stage 2 - High Level Solution Planning, NCN 601 GMA C2, connecting Bury to Heywood,
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 11/09/2026
We have seen a few mentions of #NCN601 which seems to be a planned orbital route round Manchester. But does anyone have any more details? @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkridegm.org.uk
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Dread and Rosie @rosiemund.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We also have to deal with the non-financial externalities: it increases distances between homes & essential goods & services; we're told it's why we can't have bike & bus lanes & clear suitably wide pavements; it restricts our view putting us at risk & driver views which is used to excuse hitting us
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 11/09/2026
The other part of this is that cars are *bad* for towns and cities. We understand the Oxford #CongestionCharge resulted in both fewer cars entering the city *and* increased city centre footfall @cycloxoxford.bsky.social
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Jon Owen @anotherjon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Source: www.vox.com/future-perfe...
vox.com
Business owners are buying into a bogus myth about driving
NYC’s very good plan to fix traffic fell victim to a very bad argument. And it’s not just New York.
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deadmanrunning1.bsky.social @deadmanrunning1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Breaking out the meme again
Batman slapping Robin meme. 
Robin saying "We've introduced free parking in order to..."
Batman slapping saying "The parking isn't free, it's subsidised by the taxpayer"
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rob @robpatrick.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
bbc news, retailers are calling for free parking in city centres - advertising an ongoing petition only one comment about improving public transport people should not be allowed to leave their private property in public spaces for free how expensive is city centre real estate? gridlock charter
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rob @robpatrick.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 11/09/2026
We’d just like to remind #BBCBreakfast that there is no such thing as free #parking - either it’s paid for by the user or it’s another hidden subsidy for drivers paid for by the rest of us.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 10/09/2026
Petrol is up 30p/litre since the start of the Iran War in Feb, and diesel is pushing £2/litre. Many car journeys are less than a mile, a distance that can easily be walked or cycled. Walking and cycling remain free and healthy - why not give them a try? #CostOfLiving
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 09/09/2026
This is true on this side of the Atlantic too. One day councillors will realise that the majority of the puce faced opponents of any #LowTrafficNeighbourhood scheme are often people who neither live nor vote in it @walkridegm.org.uk
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 09/09/2026
It’s a good question and one we’d like to see answered. Clearly we don’t want to see #Rochdale lose out on CRSTS funding but equally every penny of #ActiveTravel funding is hard-won and we cannot afford as a city region for this to be wasted on trials that aren’t given a chance @walkridegm.org.uk
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 08/09/2026
Through the #HopwoodTriangle earlier and there was no sign of the scheme, and Manchester Road busy with through traffic. This will go down as another missed opportunity to make Heywood’s streets safer for pedestrians.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 08/09/2026
This is potentially interesting - unregulated use of e-motos by the delivery platforms has long been identified as a problem undermining the potential benefits of legal e-bikes for #TransportDecarbonisation
cyclingelectric.com
Delivery firms may soon be liable for unsafe gig economy vehicles
Delivery firms may soon be liable for Gig economy worker vehicles and be on the hook for fines attributable to immigration legal text changes.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 06/09/2026
It’s good that the council has identified these health factors in Rochdale, but equally important is the town’s higher than average rates of illness related to the #InactivityPandemic. The council has shown, by word & deed, an unwillingness to take the steps needed to make walking and cycling safer
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
More people are dying in Rochdale as health bosses pinpoint three major factors
The report found there were more avoidable deaths in Rochdale
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 04/09/2026
It will be interesting to see if GMCA takes similar action over the CRSTS funded #HopwoodTriangle @walkridegm.org.uk
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 28/08/2026
“We need politicians to explain – and to keep explaining – why the unrestricted use of cars in urban centres is damaging to the local economy as well as to the environment, to people’s health and to the overall feel of a place.”
theguardian.com
Dear culture-war motorists, look to the future. We'll all be driving at 20mph soon | Christian Wolmar
There are howls of protest from the right about plans for Birmingham to be a 20mph city. But it will be a good thing, and others will follow, says transport writer and podcaster Christian Wolmar
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 28/08/2026
We understand that, last night, the decision was made to withdraw the #HopwoodTriangle scheme. We are disappointed by this. It is not yet clear what the next steps will be but this can only be seen as a backwards step for road safety and puts further GMCA highways funding for Rochdale at risk.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 27/08/2026
An update on the #HopwoodTriangle - there will be an additional Heywood Township meeting tonight to discuss the scheme. It's really important that all voices are heard, so if you have not made a submission please do so @walkridegm.org.uk
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 26/08/2026
We need more action on #TransportDecarbonisation and urgently, and more walking and cycling saves money elsewhere including protecting the NHS. Where is the political leadership? #ActiveTravel
theguardian.com
Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say
Civil society groups argue climate crisis means transport sector needs to urgently reduce its carbon emissions
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Transport Action Network @transportaction.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Treasury is asking for ideas for the Autumn Budget. Here are our asks 👇🏼 Please join us in responding to the survey and tell the Government that future transport investment must prioritise sustainable solutions over poor value road expansions. transportactionnetwork.org.uk/autumn-budge...
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 13/08/2026
A reminder Rochdale Council #ActiveTravel team is running an evening walk in #SpringfieldPark this evening - details and sign-up in link #NatureAndNatter
eventbrite.co.uk
Nature and Natter
A very gentle walk open to all around Springfield Park. Connect with nature and each other through casual conversation.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 08/08/2026
“Amid all the acrimony about rental bikes, it’s often forgotten – deliberately so by the much more powerful motoring lobby – that in polluted cities with unequal public health, more cycling is good” #ActiveTravel
theguardian.com
Lime bikes hurtling around the city: is this the revenge of a priced-out generation? | Andy Beckett
From running red lights to dumping bikes, some Lime users get a bad rap. But many who grumble about them don’t appreciate their own privilege, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 07/08/2026
@walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social is launching an inquiry to improve transport and travel for children and young people. They’re calling for evidence about what works, including case studies. The closing date for all submissions will be the 31 August 2026. #ActiveTravel @walkridegm.org.uk
walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk
Children and Young People's Inquiry on Transport and Travel: Launch and call for evidence
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is launching an inquiry to improve transport and travel for children and young people, and we're calling for evidence.
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 06/08/2026
A reminder Rochdale Council #ActiveTravel team is running an evening walk in #SpringfieldPark on 13 Aug - details and sign-up in link #NatureAndNatter
eventbrite.co.uk
Nature and Natter
A very gentle walk open to all around Springfield Park. Connect with nature and each other through casual conversation.
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