About us

Cycle Ipswich is a voluntary organisation that campaigns to improve the cycling experience in Ipswich and the surrounding area.

Aims and objectives

1. To promote cycling in Ipswich though active participation in and management of campaigns
2. To enable change in public infrastructure to support cycling
3. To act as a consultation body for cycle policy
4. To provide a forum for open discussion on the many issues affecting cyclists in Ipswich

During 2009 we achieved the following:

1. Provided a response to the consultation on the £25 million Major Scheme Bid for Suffolk County Council and the Department of Transport. This involved cycling the proposed routes and commenting on the most appropriate facilities.
2. Ran an organised ride for National Bike Week 2009
3. Participated in the 350.org protest ride, organised by Transition Ipswich, to highlight the issues associated with carbon dioxide and climate change
4. Participated in Team 21, a community policing initiative by Suffolk Constabulary, targeting crime hot spots with information packs.
5. Attended a meeting with Rushmere Commoners to get their views on cycle access
6. Held a few social rides to local pubs, using infrequently used routes.
7. Created the East of England’s first school bike train – which takes kids and their parents from Ravenswood to Nacton School.

In 2008, we provided input on the original version of the Ipswich Cycle Route map and in 2009 we provided further updates to improve accuracy. The most recent version is available for free download from the Suffolk County Council website. Paper copies can be collected from Ipswich Tourist Information in St Stephens, Buttermarket.

During 2010 we hope  to:

1. Develop strategic communications with the parties who deliver cycling infrastructure and services
2. Improve cycle access to Rushmere Common
3. Ensure that the new town centre Tesco delivers on its promised cycle infrastructure improvements
4. Get out on our bikes a bit!

We communicate through regular meetings, hold public events and chat publically through our Google group.