The introduction of a seafront cycle route along part of Eastbourne’s promenade has moved another step closer. On Wednesday 18th November 2015, Cllr Ray Blakebrough (Sovereign Ward) proposed the following motion to Eastbourne Borough Council that would have stalled development… Continue Reading
Seafront saga I was hoping that by mid-November 2015 I would be able to bring you news about cycling on part of Eastbourne’s promenade. But no! Two and half months after the final invitation to comment/object, a year and a… Continue Reading
On Wednesday 18th November 2015, Cllr Blakebrough will propose a motion to Eastbourne Borough Council to request that East Sussex County Council delay the implementation of the seafront cycling route. Eastbourne Borough Council requests that East Sussex County Council delays… Continue Reading
Bespoke asked a 10 year old for 2 good things and 2 bad things about cycling in Eastbourne. Watch the video she made for an insight into what Eastbourne’s children think of the cycling facilities provided. A child’s perspective is… Continue Reading
The following is an update from our friends at Cycle Seahaven. After 217 letters of objection were received the application to allow commercial vehicles on the Lewes end of Egrets way has been refused by planners. This is great news… Continue Reading
The following is guest post from or friends at Cycle Seahaven, but is relevant for Eastbourne cyclists. There is a proposal to allow motor vehicles on part of the Egrets Way, linking Newhaven to Lewes. The following objection letter sent… Continue Reading
Police would like to speak with a man following an altercation with a female cyclist near Eastbourne Downs Golf Club at around 1pm on Sunday, 4 October. The woman came off her bike and suffered cuts and bruises as she… Continue Reading
Bespoke are helping to organise a mass cycle ride on Sunday 29th November 2015 to help raise awareness of climate change. Cyclists and walkers can meet at 3:30pm by the Lifeboat Museum next to the Wish Tower Slopes, and we… Continue Reading
Transport Minister Andrew Jones has announced that the University of Brighton in Eastbourne has been awarded funding for 20 e-bikes. The bikes will be primarily used by students cycling the hilly routes between the railway station and the various campuses.… Continue Reading
It’s World Car Free Day today, so why not get on your bike instead of getting in your car today? Eastbourne can be surprisingly easy to cycle as a lot of the town is flat. If you are unsure of… Continue Reading