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Lidl Plan: Pedestrians and Cyclists Left Behind
READ MORE →: Lidl Plan: Pedestrians and Cyclists Left BehindBuzzCycles urge planners to prioritise walking and cycling in new supermarket development Lidl’s Leighton Buzzard Application: What You Need to Know Lidl has submitted a planning application to Central Bedfordshire Council for a new store located off Billington Road, in the Spinney Park Industrial Estate, Leighton Buzzard. The site is situated between the Harmill Industrial…
The Great Wall of Leighton Buzzard: The Persistent Barriers to Walking and Cycling
READ MORE →: The Great Wall of Leighton Buzzard: The Persistent Barriers to Walking and CyclingIt’s as if walking & cycling have been designed out of the new estates The 2022 Permeability Survey In 2022, BuzzCycles released the ‘Eastern Leighton Buzzard Permeability Survey,’ a critical look at how new housing developments were impacting the ability of residents to walk and cycle within their community. What we discovered was concerning: 2025…
New Cycle Stands Installed at Waitrose
READ MORE →: New Cycle Stands Installed at WaitroseGood news everyone! Waitrose finally has some cycle stands for you to use! After securing support from Waitrose and then Waterborne Walk’s landlord last year, we can happily reveal that there are at last two Sheffield cycle stands outside of Waitrose. Thanks to Waitrose and Evolve Estates for helping us install this very useful infrastructure.…
A Fresh Look for Leighton BuzzCycles New WebSite
READ MORE →: A Fresh Look for Leighton BuzzCycles New WebSiteWelcome to our new and improved website! We’re excited to unveil our redesigned website, which is designed to improve your cycling experience in Leighton Buzzard. With a fresh, modern look and a mobile-friendly design, you can now access all the latest information about our activities, events, and campaigns right at your fingertips. What’s New? What…
Route: Town Centre – Lower Ascott via Well Lane
READ MORE →: Route: Town Centre – Lower Ascott via Well LaneThe October Leighton Buzzard cycle route takes riders through picturesque countryside west of the town, including Ledburn and Lower Ascott, before returning along a cycle path by Wing Road. Highlights include views of Ascott House and a challenging climb on Well Lane, ideal for those seeking a scenic cycling adventure.
Route: Linslade Woods – Bideford Green Loop
READ MORE →: Route: Linslade Woods – Bideford Green LoopThe Leighton Buzzard Cycle Route of The Month for September starts at the Fly Past Monument and passes through quiet residential areas, a shared use cycle path near Linslade Woods, and the Rock Lane Bridleway. The route is suitable for all types of bikes, with some dirt tracks easily avoidable by diverting onto Himley Green.…
Route: Vandyke Road – Riverside Ride – Town Centre
READ MORE →: Route: Vandyke Road – Riverside Ride – Town CentreThe August Leighton Buzzard Cycle Route of The Month starts in the town centre, passing through Hockliffe Street and Hartwell Crescent. History buffs can visit the Commonwealth War Graves on Vandyke Road before continuing through residential streets to Sandy Lane and then onto Riverside Walk. The route ends at the Fly Past Monument, close to…
Dr Bike at Linslade Canal Festival 27 July 2024
READ MORE →: Dr Bike at Linslade Canal Festival 27 July 2024Prepare your bike for summer with a free 20-minute health check at the Linslade Canal Festival on July 27th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The BuzzCycles team will inspect your bike’s key parts to ensure a smooth and safe ride, including wheels, tyres, frame, gears, chain, pedals, cranks, and steering. Booking is recommended to…
Route: Parks and Canal a Family Friendly Cycle Route
READ MORE →: Route: Parks and Canal a Family Friendly Cycle RouteThe Leighton Buzzard Cycle Route of The Month for July provides a virtually traffic-free journey suitable for all, especially families with children. Highlights include cycling along the Ouzel Valley and the Grand Union Canal, as well as exploring Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. The route finishes at Parsons Close Recreation Ground, offering a cafe and Adventure Play…
Route: Town Centre – Wing via Park Gate
READ MORE →: Route: Town Centre – Wing via Park GateIn June, the Leighton Buzzard Cycle Route of The Month covers a 10-mile (16km) stretch to Wing, offering picturesque views. The route takes cyclists through Wing Road, Park Gate, and Ledburn, passing close to Ascott House and Grounds. As Wing is elevated, cyclists will climb out of Leighton Buzzard to reach it. The top of…
BuzzCycles Led Group Rides 2024
READ MORE →: BuzzCycles Led Group Rides 2024Leighton BuzzCycles is organizing group rides from May to September 2024. Wednesday rides start at 18:30 at the Market Cross, with the last on September 4th. Saturday rides vary in location and time, covering various routes suitable for different cyclists. They aim to promote cycling and welcome riders of all levels and bike types.
Easy Family Cycle Route at Rushmere
READ MORE →: Easy Family Cycle Route at RushmereNew from Spring 2024 – Easy Family Cycle Route While cycling through Rushmere on a recon of Route: Greensand Country Cycleways – Heath Way discovered that Rushmere have been busy “We’ve been working hard to build a new easy cycling route for families coming to the park with the kids and their bikes and it’s now…
