Cycling in Oldham

Oldham's National Lottery Connect2 Bid

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Oldham Cycling Strategy

The Council adopted the Oldham Cycling Strategy (PDF 1.02Mb) in July 2002. Subsequently, a Cycling & Walking Officer post was created and this post has responsibility for the implementation of the strategy.

Cycle routes

The Oldham Cycling Officer has prepared a master plan for the future development of a network of safer cycle routes across the Borough of Oldham. The network will be known as the Oldham Cycle Network.

A full consultation exercise on the proposed Oldham Cycle Network has been prepared so that individuals, organisations and local communities can make comments on the proposals. Part of the consultation exercise includes the Oldham Cycling Map (PDF 3848Kb). This shows the proposed Oldham Cycle Network together with detailed information relating to cycle routes and cycling initiatives. You can email comments to the Oldham Cycling Officer at cycling@oldham.gov.uk.

Paper copies of the map are available free by contacting the Oldham Cycling Officer on tel: 0161 770 4360 or by email: cycling@oldham.gov.uk.

Road design and maintenance

If you have a concern about the design of a road that creates difficulties for cyclists, you can raise the matter with the Oldham Cycling Officer on tel: 0161 770 4360 or by email: cycling@oldham.gov.uk.

To report a problem of overhanging hedges/trees, glass on a cycle track or road, or surface defects such as potholes, please see the 'Who to contact' section on the Transport & Streets page.

Cycle parking

A full assessment of cycle parking provision across the borough is currently being undertaken to identify where new cycle parking facilities are required at public buildings and public places. In addition, cycle parking will be provided at all new developments such as offices, retail outlets, industrial units, sports/leisure centres and residential apartments/flats.

The Council has produced Cycle Parking Guidance Notes (PDF 517kb) to help developers and other organisations provide the most appropriate type of cycle parking facility and make sure that it is positioned in the most secure and convenient location.

Organised bike rides and Bikeweek events

Oldham cycling events 2009

Rochdale Canal Festival

(Saturday 11 - Sunday 19 July)

Full details of all the events over the week of the Festival can be found on the Rochdale Canal Festival 2009 page.

You can find further information about Bikeweek and other events in Greater Manchester at www.bikeweek.org.uk and http://www.cyclegm.org.

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