The Wyre Forest Cycle Forum was formed in 1998 to promote cycling within the area. The Forum acts as a facilitator and consultee for all matters relating to cycling. Membership has grown dramatically in recent years in line with the popularity of cycling as a mode of transport.
Members of the Forum include:
The Forum meets on a quarterly basis in Kidderminster.
Dates of Future Meetings
- The next Cycle Forum Meeting will be held on 17th September from 2:00-4:30pm, in the Earl Baldwin Suite, Duke House, Clensmore Street, Kidderminster.
Minutes of Meetings
- Playing an active role in formulating the
Wyre Forest Cycle Strategy
(2.33MB), which identifies a prioritised cycle route network for the District. Please also see the progress monitoring report for Wyre Forest Cycling Strategy
- Promotion of annual National Bike Week and Travelwise Week events.
- Advice to the Highways Agency on cycle infrastructure along local trunk roads (A449/A456)
- Advice to Worcestershire County Council on local advisory cycle lanes along Bewdley Hill, Franche Road and Habberley Lane, Kidderminster.
- Implementation of popular cycle route along the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal towpath linking the two towns Stourport-on-Severn and Kidderminster.
- Helping to identify suitable sites for mountain biking in the area.
- Kidderminster
to Bewdley Cycle Route.
- Mercian Way - Wyre Forest
to Bridgnorth
- Midlands Trailquests organise Trailquest events, (Mountain Bike Orienteering) throughout the Midlands during the year. For more information go to www.midlandtrailquests.co.uk.
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What we do
Members of the Cycling Forum work to raise the public’s awareness towards cycling and to ensure that new infrastructure for cyclists is convenient and safe to use. Projects in which the Forum has been actively involved include:
Cycling Information
Enquiries
If you would like any further information on the work of Wyre Forest Cycle Forum, please e-mail: cycle.forum@wyreforestdc.gov.uk or telephone: 01562 732928
