Cycle Chesterfield

Promoting, encouraging and campaigning for safe and convenient local cycling opportunities

News

  • Help us identify cycle route maintenance issues

    We at Cycle Chesterfield are reaching out to the community to help identify and report maintenance issues on our local cycle routes. As you may know, many of Derbyshire’s roads are in poor condition, with potholes and faded road markings causing inconvenience and frustration for all road users. For cyclists, these issues can be particularly… Keep reading →

  • Following up on the Cycle Audit

    Earlier this year Cycle Chesterfield published a cycle audit highlighting opportunities to improve conditions for walking, wheeling and cycling across the town. Since then we have discussed the audit with a range of partners and stakeholders. Their feedback has helped us refine our thinking and identify three specific infrastructure proposals which we believe would deliver… Keep reading →

  • Bike Week 2026

    Cycle Chesterfield is delighted to be taking part in National Bike Week 2026 with a packed programme of rides and events for cyclists of all abilities. National Bike Week, is Cycling UK’s annual celebration of cycling. This year we’re running events between 5–14 June to celebrate the many benefits of cycling. Whether you’re a regular… Keep reading →

  • Chesterfield Cycle Audit

    We have recently produced the Chesterfield Cycle Audit Report, which presents both a strategic vision and a practical guide as to how opportunities for walking, wheeling and cycling can be improved locally. The Report contains many ideas for low cost quick wins. These quick wins, by making walking, wheeling and cycling an attractive, safe and… Keep reading →

  • Festival 25 Recap

    From peaceful trails and family loops to gravel climbs and historic tours, the 2025 Chesterfield Cycle Festival brought together close to 200 riders across ten days of cycling, storytelling, and community. Organised by Cycle Chesterfield, the festival featured a packed programme of social rides, bike-themed events, and one very memorable book signing. The last day… Keep reading →

  • Chesterfield Cycle Festival returns this July

    4–13 July 2025 We’re excited to announce the return of the Chesterfield Cycle Festival — ten days of rides and events celebrating cycling in our town. From the 4th to the 13th of July, we’ll be riding with local clubs, showing off Chesterfield’s growing cycle network, and welcoming riders of all levels to join in.… Keep reading →

  • Alternatives to the Chesterfield Staveley Regeneration Route

    Cycle Chesterfield and Transition Chesterfield have recently sent East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward and other policy makers, a joint proposal on alternatives to the Chesterfield Staveley Regeneration Route (CSRR).  The CSRR is a long vaunted highway between Staveley and the Sainsbury’s roundabout which is proposed to open up land for housing at the former Staveley Works… Keep reading →

  • 2024 AGM

    The 2024 Cycle Chesterfield AGM took place on the 12th of November at Chesterfield Library. We had a great turnout, with members gathering to reflect on another successful year, elect the committee for the next year, and enjoy an interesting presentation by Dexter Johnstone of Cycle Sheffield. For those who missed it or want to… Keep reading →

  • New Markham Vale cycle path opens

    This week the new cycle path connecting Markham Vale to the Seymour Link Road was officially opened! This new route begins at the roundabout near the Markham Vale Environment Centre, running behind the warehouses and through a picturesque wetland area before joining the shared path alongside the Seymour Link Road, near its junction with Erin… Keep reading →

  • Cycle Friendly Employers

    Cycle Chesterfield now support and promote the Cycling UK Cycle Friendly Employer Assistance Programme. We want to help employers in and around Chesterfield demonstrate that they take seriously their commitment to combating climate change, improving staff well-being and providing alternative transport solutions. We have put together some information about the programme, and how we can help… Keep reading →

  • New Chesterfield Cycle Map Available!

    We are thrilled to announce the release of our brand new cycle map for Chesterfield! This map is designed to make your cycling experience in Chesterfield smoother and more enjoyable, whether you’re a daily commuter, a weekend explorer, or someone just getting started. About the Map: Where to Get the Map: Why This Map? We… Keep reading →