LOCAL leaders made their way to the top of Ditchling Beacon to mark the launch of the Tour of Britain’s Sussex stage.
The climb is the same one facing riders on the penultimate leg of the UK’s biggest professional cycle race. Continue reading
Category Archives: Cycling
New scheme boosts cycling in Forest Row
A NEW cycle hire scheme is allowing people to get around one of the most picturesque parts of East Sussex.
Forest Row Cycle Hire is aimed at residents of and visitors to the village, the Ashdown Forest and surrounding area. Continue reading
Cash boost will help residents to choose new ways to travel
A CASH boost of almost £700,000 will help East Sussex County Council cut congestion and encourage walking and cycling.
The Department for Transport has announced funding of £684,000 as part of its Local Sustainable Transport Fund aimed at supporting local economic growth, improving health and cutting congestion and carbon to provide environmental benefits. Continue reading
Coastal route reopens in time for Easter
A SECTION of coastal path damaged by severe winter weather has reopened – in time for the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Part of the Bulverhythe Coastal Link between Hastings and Bexhill was left damaged by a severe storm in October and forced to close after being battered by three subsequent storms. Continue reading