Isle of Wight Randonee 2010
November 30, 2009 by The Dogg
Filed under Events, IW Cycling News
Title: Isle of Wight Randonee 2010
Location: Isle of Wight
Description: http://www.cycleisland.co.uk
Date: 2010-05-02
Hampshire and Isle of Wight safety push to ‘Think Bike’
October 22, 2009 by The Dogg
Filed under IW Cycling News, News
Hampshire and Isle of Wight safety push to ‘Think Bike’
Deaths or injuries to cyclists and motorcyclists are all too common in the news.
Hampshire Safer Roads Partnership’s ‘Think Bike’ campaign is encouraging road users to take care of themselves and take responsibility for each other.
The campaign is reinforcing the message to two-wheel riders – cyclists, scooter-riders and motorcyclists – particularly those who travel in poor light conditions.
A lot of effort is put into encouraging the use of high-visibility vests to make the cyclists and pillion passengers more noticeable to car drivers.
Police are targeting their efforts on roads such as Southampton’s Northam Bridge, using vital safety messages on routes heavily used by cyclists and motorcyclists and pulling over those not wearing high-visibility vests.
In 2008 24 motor cyclists and one pillion passenger were killed on Hampshire and Isle of Wight roads (Source: Hampshire Constabulary).
There have been nine fatalities this year, but as we head into the dark winter mornings and afternoons, keeping these figures low is reliant on making cyclists more visible and drivers more aware.
HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT ROAD CASUALTIES 2008
Cyclists – killed or seriously injured: 116
Cyclists – all severities: 642
Motorcyclists killed or seriously injured: 252
Motorcyclists – all severities: 849 (Source: Department for Transport’s Reported Road Casualties)
Sixty five percent of all the injury-collisions involving motorbikes or scooters occur at at junctions.
In 35% of those incidents, the other driver failed to see the motorcyclists (Source: Hampshire Constabulary).
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/hampshire/hi/people_and_places/newsid_8310000/8310245.stm
The Think Bike initiative is a campaign organised by the Hampshire Safer Roads Partnership, Hampshire Constabulary, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and Southampton City Council.
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The Isle of Wight Cycling Festival 2009 launch
July 16, 2009 by Dan
Filed under Events, IW Cycling News
The Isle of Wight Cycling Festival 2009 launch will take place on Saturday 19th September from 11am at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight commencing at 11am.
Booking: Not Essential
Cost: Free
The Cycling Festival kicks off with a fabulous display in Newport with fun activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
Contact: Events Team (01983) 823 070. Bike hire is available on site for a donation to Gift to Nature.
Related links: Isle of Wight Cycling Festival