WELCOME TO THE FARNHAM CYCLE CAMPAIGN
Farnham's road congestion is one of the worst in Surrey. This photo is from September 2019 without the traffic cones and planters
FCC long term aim is to create cycle tracks that are separate from the road and will encourage a significant volume of people want to start using them on bikes and scooters (electric, push and mobility) each day. We aim to link large areas of housing with major Farnham destinations such as schools, stations and town centres via tracks. We need more public support so please follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@CycleFarnham). We regulary post some amazing info about cycling from around the world.
LATEST NEWS
DO YOU HATE GETTING INTO FARNHAM WITH ALL THE TRAFFIC?
It’s never been a quicker way to get into Farnham, particularly now the roadworks are underway. For example, the Six Bells pub to Downing Street takes just 7 minutes, and always 7 minutes!
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Your journey times are reliable, and it's healthy, and green. There’s no parking fees and you can skip the traffic jams. So, why not dust off your bike, and just give it a go! Just try it once and we think you will be pleasantly surprised. And, cycling into Farnham will help our local shops get through this crisis too.​
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Our new webpge has loads of info about how to get your bike checked, where to park and there's even going to be some free Bike Register security marking sessions. Check it out!
Our campaign has been sponsored by Cycling UK as part of their Big Bike Revival campaign
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SURVEYS OF FARNHAM POPULATION ABOUT CYCLING INTO FARNHAM TOWN CENTRE
Don't forget, lots of people in Farnham want to cycle if there were safe cycle tracks. Here are the surveys of local people to prove it. These are usually people who want to get to our shops, supermarkets, work, schools or the station. And no one needs to wear lycra as it's not a race. #NotSportTransport
LATEST FARNHAM CYCLE PARKING MAP FOR FARNHAM TOWN CENTRE
Waverley Borough Council have produced a map of the current official places where you can park you bike in the town centre. Of course, there are also loads of railings around the town that are also useful. But at least the new council map is more accurate than the black 'wayfinding posts' around the town, which show some non-existant cycle racks!
OUR MAP OF A POSSIBLE CYCLE NETWORK
People often say that there isn't enough space in Farnham town centre to build cycle tracks. So to set the record straight Farnham Cycle Campaign has published OUR MAP SHOWING POSSIBLE ROUTES across Farnham which could be used to construct a initial network of cycle tracks. These cycle tracks would not require the closure of any car lanes but would allow a lot of people to get into Farnham town centre by leaving their car at home if they live close enough. This would reduce car congestion in the town centre which would help people who live too far out to cycle into town.
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If you would like to see this network built, please email your local councillor. Their existing plans won't form a safe cycle network. You can find the councillors email addresses by searching for 'democracy' and 'Farnham'.
Anyone adult from Farnham can now borrow our very own electric-assist bike to experience how amazing it is to 'make hills disappear'. AND IT'S ALL FREE. Just check out our new page!
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We also have a 3 minite video explaining the bike and the scheme. Coronavirus update: we treat the bike with disinfectant after each loan. Cycling is the best form of exercise during the crisis especially for older poeple
FCC PRESENTATION TO FARNHAM TOWN COUNCIL
13th February 2020
​Here is a copy of the presentation.​
Please help to support our cause:
bank sort code: 60 01 13
bank account: 44210353
account name: Farnham Cycle Campaign
HOW YOU CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN
It's simple and takes just 5 minutes! Please email your local Farnham Town Councillor and tell them that you want to be able to cycle across the town centre without going on the road i.e. using cycle tracks. Their email addresses are here https://democracy.farnham.gov.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx?bcr=1
