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I hope this person is OK and it wasn't a hit-and-run.

The B1108 Watton Road is one of those B roads that looks good for cycling in some ways, but there's a lot of reckless driving on it and not enough policing. Let's see what they find out about this incident, but I wonder.

There are back roads that avoid it, that Google Maps & friends don't send bad drivers onto as readily.

Police closed road after incident involving cyclist

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#cycling #biketooter #norfolkuk #norfolk #roadTrafficIncident

#cycling #norfolk #biketooter #norfolkuk #roadTrafficIncident

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June Rides


 Day RideSunday 7th JuneA ride to Hunstanton Lighthouse café. About 40 miles.10.00am LynnsportBandstand music in the Walks 2 to 4 pm.Chat and Plan Social meetingThursday 11th June7.45 for 8pm at Ferry Lanewww.KWLNBUG.co.uk for details of current campaigns and comments on development places.Day RideSunday 14th JuneA picnic ride to Denver, close by to The Jenyns. About 37 miles.Day RideSunday 21st JuneA ride to Apple café, West Acre Gardens. About 30 miles.Day RideSaturday 27th JuneA ride to […]
Day Ride
Sunday 7th June
A ride to Hunstanton Lighthouse café. About 40 miles.
10.00am Lynnsport
Bandstand music in the Walks 2 to 4 pm.
Chat and Plan Social meeting
Thursday 11th June
7.45 for 8pm at Ferry Lane
KWLNBUG.co.uk for details of current campaigns and comments on development places.
Day Ride
Sunday 14th June
A picnic ride to Denver, close by to The Jenyns. About 37 miles.
Day Ride
Sunday 21st June
A ride to Apple café, West Acre Gardens. About 30 miles.
Day Ride
Saturday 27th June
A ride to The Wisbech Rose Fair. About 40 miles.
10.00am Lynnsport
10.00am Lynnsport
10.00am Lynnsport
If you have any queries or ride suggestions, please get in touch with Pete on 07525181784,email:
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Klwnbug - Cycling around King's Lynn & West Norfolk. Отметки "Нравится": 148. Lots of easy bike rides and campaigning for better cycling provision. Occasional challenges.
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June Bulletin


 Vicky’s Pedal and Chat rides every Tuesday evening Lynnsport 6.30pm. Short sociable rides in andaround town. See below: PEDAL AND CHAT TURNS TENChat and plan meeting on second Thursday of the month Ferry Lane 7.45 for 8pm. See:www.KWLNBUG.co.uk for details of current campaigns and comments on development places.PEDAL & CHAT TURNS TEN!This June marks 10 years since Pedal & Chat was formed! Since June 2016, there have been439 rides. That's a lot of pedalling & chatting- potentially up to 4000 […]
Vicky’s Pedal and Chat rides every Tuesday evening Lynnsport 6.30pm. Short sociable rides in and
around town. See below: PEDAL AND CHAT TURNS TEN
Chat and plan meeting on second Thursday of the month Ferry Lane 7.45 for 8pm. See:
KWLNBUG.co.uk for details of current campaigns and comments on development places.
PEDAL & CHAT TURNS TEN!
This June marks 10 years since Pedal & Chat was formed! Since June 2016, there have been
439 rides. That's a lot of pedalling & chatting- potentially up to 4000 miles worth! Thank you
to all of you who have been along for the ride.
P&C is going to be celebrating this month by doing some favourite rides again. Meet at
Lynnsport on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm.
Here's looking forward to making a great month of celebrations! 🚲🎉🎂
PLEASE SUPPORT CYCLING IN THE MASTERPLAN
There's a consultation now open on the King's Lynn Masterplan. Pete and MJ have been to
stakeholder workshops on BUG's invitation and some key things to support are completing
the town centre end of the Orange cycling/walking route along South Quay and King Street,
completing the town end of the Green route by widening and reallocating pavements from
Loke Road to Railway Road, creating better links to and around the SouthGate, and moving
some car parking out of the historic centre to the edge of the docks, but we also need more
cycle parking as planned in the Local Cycling and Walking Implementation Plan.
On the consultation boards, most cycling things are on boards 2, 4 and 5. In the consultation or
the strategy book, Strategies 5 and 6 are key for cycling. You can find the consultation at
VisionKingsLynn.co.uk/have-your-say/ until Monday 8 June.
Please continue to the end of the consultation and click the link to "ArcGIS Survey123" near
the bottom of the page despite its description. That will take you to the page where you can
give your views. It being a bit difficult and non-obvious to find might mean your voice carries
more weight. I'd be very happy if people supported the Riverfront, Common Staithe, Port Area
and Timber Yard and Southgates area plans. I don't agree with Land North of Wisbech Road as
shown because it would mean a lot more cars driving on the south end of Hardings Way.
Maybe in extra comments, you might like to explain any votes, mention the need for more cycle
parking and completing the orange and green routes, and maybe suggest there should finally
be some sort of "rail to river link" for cycling and not only walking (there are multiple
possibilities and any could work, but so far none are in the plan) because that really limits the
benefits from cycle touring like the Rebellion Way and North Sea Coast Cycleway, as well as
making everyday shopping more difficult for local residents.
The local news has reported the move of some car parking out of the centre as if it's a big
reduction and some social media people have lost their minds about it, so supporting what's
good in this plan might be really helpful. The consultation ends on Monday 8 June.
COUNTY ELECTIONS MYSTERY
The Norfolk County Council elections resulted in 40 Reform UK councillors, 13 Liberal Democrat
(mostly in North Norfolk, but also Rob Colwell in Gaywood North and Central), 12 Green (mostly
in Norwich), 9 Great Yarmouth First (all in Yarmouth), 8 Conservative, 1 Labour and 1 Independent
(Alex Kemp in Clenchwarton and King's Lynn South).
We don't yet know what this means for cycling, walking or transport ingeneral. Reform UK seem
likely to run a minority cabinet, but they didn't publish a manifesto for Norfolk or announce any
transport policies. Of the opposition groups, we know Rob Colwell and Alex Kemp both have fairly
good track records, the returning Conservatives basically had run NCC for the last few years, and
the Greens seem likely to be positive in line with their manifesto.
Learn more about this as it develops, on our website and socials

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Planning application to check later

This doesn't appear on #Cyclescape yet, but there's also no consultation deadline date yet, so maybe I should check back in a week.

The design and access statement claims compliance with Chapter 9 but I don't think it does really. It maybe does the bare minimum to avoid the highway safety reason for refusal in that chapter, but I'm not even sure about that because the access is shared with a warehouse.

Outline application with some matters reserved for proposed residential development of upto 15 dwellings - W J Brighty & Son Ltd St Peters Road #Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EN online.west-norfolk.gov.uk/onl…

Ref. No: #2600580OM | Received date: Tue 31 Mar 2026 | Status: Pending Consideration | Case Type: #PlanningApplication #WestNorfolk #KLWNBUG

26/00580/OM | Outline application with some matters reserved for proposed residential development of upto 15 dwellings | W J Brighty

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#Cyclescape #Upwell #2600580OM #PlanningApplication #WestNorfolk #KLWNBUG

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NEW: The Highway Lobby spend MILLIONS buying car dependency to make sure all of us have to spend BILLIONS. #UrbanTruth

They’ve “been shaping transportation policy conversations for decades in its interests.”

Via the Union of Concerned Scientists. Poster by our Urban Truth Collective.
blog.ucs.org/kshen/the-highway…

The Highway Lobby Spends Millions to Make Sure We Pay Billions

Our car-dependent transportation system is no accident.
Kevin X. Shen (The Equation)
#urbantruth

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Have your say to finalise masterplan for King’s Lynn

!KLWNBUG General Chat west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/artic…

second public consultation from Monday 11 May to Monday 8 June 2026 on the Vision King's Lynn website. People are also invited to speak with the project team at drop-in events.

Consultation: Have your say to finalise masterplan for King’s Lynn

Consultation: Have your say to finalise masterplan for King’s Lynn - Consultation: Have your say to finalise masterplan for King’s Lynn
www.west-norfolk.gov.uk
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@KLWNBUG General Chat should ask for cycling crossings, not only pedestrian.

"Work to start this month on new traffic lights at busy town junction

Norfolk County Council’s Highways department plans to start work at Lynn’s Blackfriars Road/Coburg Street junction on Sunday, May 24 after 6pm."

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#cycling

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Fakenham Sports Centre

!KLWNBUG General Chat need to check cycle access. Cycle parking should be OK as it's even shown on the artists image and looks compliant at first glance.

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New 3G pitch plans for town sports centre take massive step forward

The planning application for the facility at Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre has been submitted.

It forms part of an £11m revamp of the site, with construction of a new swimming pool currently under way.

The proposals also include perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, a storage container, floodlights and an access footpath.

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Obesity is not just personal decisions

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Olivia Palmer argues 'obesity' is a word that gets in the way of public health policy:

'The real barriers [to good health] are a food system engineered for overconsumption, a built environment designed for sedentary living, a commercial ecosystem that profits from both the problem & the proposed solution, and a political economy that makes structural reform expensive and individual blame cheap'.

Rather 'obesity' policy still focusses on blaming individuals!

#health
oliviapalmerhealth.substack.co…


Obesity* prevention isn't failing. It's working exactly as intended

The uncomfortable truth about whose behaviour we are, and aren't, trying to change
Olivia Palmer

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Olivia Palmer argues 'obesity' is a word that gets in the way of public health policy:

'The real barriers [to good health] are a food system engineered for overconsumption, a built environment designed for sedentary living, a commercial ecosystem that profits from both the problem & the proposed solution, and a political economy that makes structural reform expensive and individual blame cheap'.

Rather 'obesity' policy still focusses on blaming individuals!

#health
oliviapalmerhealth.substack.co…

Obesity* prevention isn't failing. It's working exactly as intended

The uncomfortable truth about whose behaviour we are, and aren't, trying to change
Olivia Palmer
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New 3G pitch plans for town sports centre take massive step forward

The planning application for the facility at Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre has been submitted.

It forms part of an £11m revamp of the site, with construction of a new swimming pool currently under way.

The proposals also include perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, a storage container, floodlights and an access footpath.

edp24.co.uk/news/25949622.3g-p…

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'Can we see the cows?' - dad and daughter bike ride videos melt hearts online
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dl8r1rv7qo?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Top Stories @top-stories-BBCNews

Dad captures heart-warming bike ride with daughter in viral video

A toddler has been melting hearts talking excitedly about cows with her dad in her Welsh accent.
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Our season of social rides got off to a fine start today as we headed out to Ketteringham and Hethersett.

On the way there we took in the massive roadworks at the A47 Thickthorn junction from the top of the old footbridge.

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It's just like the connector to Wordpress, to Tumblr or Twitter. Without a WordPress account, a Tumblr account or Twitter account these connectors don't work, because they connect a third party system with Friendica.

BTW: You don't need Bluesky to be active in the so called "Atmosphere". You can also have got an account from Eurosky or Blacksky. or possibly you have installed your own PDS.

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World Public #Transport Day on 17 April marks inaugural global campaign with more than 200 organisations taking part. Activities range from special transport services, wrapped buses, station advertising and social media campaigns #infrastructure launches such as bridges or bus routes.

A campaign website and toolkit provide logos, visuals, a manifesto film and guidance on participation, enabling organisations to run anything from online posts to public events.

Participants are invited to share plans and submit impact data, images and videos to help measure global reach, with selected content featured in a global wrap-up video.

UITP will support the day with a members’ webinar on 23 April, online training, a regional Asia-Pacific livestream, an updated toolkit, a Spotify playlist and 24-hour social media monitoring using #WorldPublicTransportDay.

The initiative highlights importance of public transport worldwide and encourages global participation on 17 April.
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Celebrate World Public Transport Day on 17 April - UITP

The campaign and website are available. Join us for the celebration of World Public Transport Day on 17 April.
UITP
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Active travel and health campaigners are underrated heroes, says a London transport commissioner. A nice reminder and encouragement of what we do, even though it feels ineffective so much of the time. It has an effect. It's just not always immediately visible.

Streets Ahead: The Road to Vision Zero in London, with Will Norman

Episode webpage: shows.acast.com/streets-ahead/…

Media file: sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5e8e…

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April Bulletin


 Space for Cycling, 2026 County Council Elections: Every child should be able to cycle safely to school. Every family should be able to cycle safely to the park or pool. Everyone should be able to cycle safely to the high street. This is what you get when there is a safe, connected cycle network. It will mean everyone – women, children, elderly people – will feel comfortable to ride from A to B. With local elections coming on 7th May, we want every candidate to commit to enabling just […]

Space for Cycling, 2026 County Council Elections:

Every child should be able to cycle safely to school. Every family should be able to cycle safely

to the park or pool. Everyone should be able to cycle safely to the high street. This is what you

get when there is a safe, connected cycle network. It will mean everyone – women, children, elderly people – will feel comfortable to ride from A to B.

With local elections coming on 7th May, we want every candidate to commit to enabling just that.

The request is simple. Ask any candidate who contacts you: what will you do to get the primary

cycle network in the Local Cycling and Walking Implementation Plans completed by 2030?

Then please let us know their reply by emailing bug@klwnbug.co.uk

Also, if you can, please send in copies of their leaflets to the community interest website at electionleaflets.org/

To find out more about this campaign and which candidates have answered already, go to www.klwnbug.co.uk/space4cycling/

Vicky’s Pedal and Chat rides every Tuesday evening Lynnsport 6.30pm. Short sociable rides in and around town. Lights essential.

Chat and plan meeting on second Thursday of the month Ferry Lane 7.45 for 8pm. See: www.KWLNBUG.co.ukfor details of current campaigns and comments on development places.

DayRide Sunday 5th April 10.00amLynnsport A ride to Wisbech in search of a café. About 40 miles.

Chat and Plan Social meeting Thursday 9th April 7.45 for 8pm at Ferry Lane www.KWLNBUG.co.ukfor details of current campaigns and comments on development places.

DayRide Sunday 12th April 10.00amLynnsport A ride to The Lifeboat Café, Old Hunstanton. About 40 miles.

DayRide Sunday 19th April 10.00amLynnsport A ride to The Apple Café at West Acre Gardens. About 33 miles.

Day Ride Sunday 26th April 10.00am Lynnsport A ride to Fork Handles café, Stow Hall, Stow Bardolph. About 30 miles.

If you have any queries or ride suggestions, please get in touch with Pete on 07525181784,email: peteayton@gmail.com Trev 07453303379 email: cobblerriches37@gmail.com Sarah:bownray@tutamail.com Don’t forget our website: www.klwnbug.co.uk If you would like to add something, please let Trev or MJ know. Facebook: www.facebook.com/klwnbug or www.facebook.com/groups/klwnbugsters Twitter: twitter.com/KLWNBikeUsers

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