Reclaim the Streets

Following our successful "Reclaim the Streets" cycle event earlier in May which was encouraging cyclists and pedestrians to take to the streets as part of the wider "No Going Back" message, we have decided to continue with this national campaign and have organised a follow up event. This peaceful and "socially distant" action will provide a strong message that the town centre streets around the world are for all to enjoy , and residents would like the recent reduction in traffic use and improvement in air quality to continue post-Covid19. 

 

Therefore you are most welcome to join other cyclists on Sunday 28th June from 11.00 onwards to cycle an easy 2 mile route around Leamington Spa centre. 

 

 

I have attached a planned route , and will also have some printed copies with me on the day.

 

Although Covid 19 restrictions have been partially lifted, I am still keen that we avoid attracting negative publicity therefore we still need to avoid any mass gatherings. Again, I would suggest therefore that arrival times at the bandstand and departure times for the route are staggered. If we are cycling in groups of no more than say 6, and then 10 second intervals between groups, for example, this will still indicate the demand and interest in cycling , but with no risk of accusations of breaking current lock-down rules. There will be no signing in or indemnity insurance on the day, and technically this is not an organised event, so the usual "do so at their own risk etc" applies.

 

We are mindful that the Parade may well still be pedestrianised on the day, so we will have to negotiate the last part of the route when returning to the park. 

 

If you can bring any flags or hi -vis jackets then great , although I will also have some spare with me.

 

Please feel free to cycle the route as many times as you wish.