Can Manchester become a cycling city?
cities@manchester Urban Forum
Tuesday 8 April, 6-8pm, International Anthony Burgess Foundation 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY
Cycling is increasingly becoming a preferred mode of transport in cities around the world. What is the state of cycling in Manchester and what is its potential to become a cycle-friendly city in the coming years? In this panel discussion, we will explore the transformation of Manchester into a cycle city.
Panellists will include:
James Evans – University of Manchester (chair)
Pete Abel – Love Your Bike
Kate Chappell – Manchester City Council [She happens to be the Executive for the Environment]
Graeme Sheriff – University of Salford
Steve Connor – Creative Concern
Followed by refreshments and informal discussion.
This event is free but booking is required.
Booking will open shortly, please check the cities@manchester website and Twitter feed for regular updates
cities@manchester.ac.uk
And read this blog post – Can Manchester becoming a cycling city?

Wouldn’t that be brilliant, I’d happily get back on my bike of there was a kerb seperating cyclists from other road users and how about some inventive weather protection……