One of the great things about family life in Eastbourne is getting out and about on our bikes. Our children love the fresh air and the sense of freedom offered by the town’s few car-free routes. Quite often we roll… Continue Reading
In its recent newsletter “Waterlines“, the Sovereign Harbour Residents Association made various assertions about cycling and Bespoke. Bespoke would have welcomed any opportunity to discuss the SHRA’s concerns before publication. There may be some areas we could both agree on.… Continue Reading
Bespoke are calling on Eastbourne’s councillors to speak up and support CTC’s Space for Cycling campaign. What is the Space for Cycling campaign? Jon Snow gives a brief introduction to Space for Cycling in the video below. Two thirds of… Continue Reading
On Wednesday there was a cycling taster day for those with disabilities at Eastbourne Sports Park. Ian Godley from the Royal Mencap Society shares his review of the day. The event was extremely successful. About 50 people with learning disabilities… Continue Reading
The petition for the Old Town Cycleway may have been handed into East Sussex County Council, but Bespoke and our friends aren’t sitting back and taking anything for granted. Over the weekend, Felicity Goodson from Bespoke attended the Lammas Festival… Continue Reading
There is a free cycling taster day for people with learning disabilities who are 16 years old and over at Eastbourne Sports Park, in Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne on Wednesday 30th of July. The event starts are 10am and ends… Continue Reading
There are only a three cycling related pieces in this week’s Eastbourne Gazette. The first comes from the letters pages, where once again concern about cycling on Eastbourne prom mingles facts with fiction. Alan Cooper from Bakers Farm Park, Upper… Continue Reading
The main news in this week’s Eastbourne Herald is the presentation of Bespoke’s petition of over 1000 signatures in support of the Old Town Cycleway. The route will link 10 schools between Polegate and Eastbourne running via Old Town. Councillor… Continue Reading
There have been 15 pedal cycle thefts in Eastbourne within the last three months. To help you avoid being a victim of crime, Eastbourne Neighbourhood Policing Team offer a free service to security mark your bike. Please speak to your… Continue Reading
The Eastbourne Gazette has 3 cycling related stories this week. We start with the news that the Tour of Britain is set to run through Hailsham, Eastbourne and Seaford in September. There was only one cycling related letter in the Eastbourne… Continue Reading