Published by - 26 Aug 2025
CYCLEWight is an advocacy group that seeks better cycle provision on the Island. We will cooperate with any organisation or individual that wishes to work towards that goal. The group participates in ways to encourage more people of all ages to learn of the joys and benefits of cycling.
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Cyclewight Update 28 July 2025
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Going Electric 2025
Newport to Sandown Cycletrack OPEN
Published by Tim Thorne - 17 Aug 2025
Stag Lane Bridge Closure Mid September
Published by Tim Thorne - 31 Jul 2025
Route 23 Closure at Merstone
Published by Tim Thorne - 31 Jul 2025
CycleWight 2025 AGM 3rd October
Published by Webmaster - 31 Jul 2025
Next Kidical Mass Newport 4th October
Published by Webmaster - 31 Jul 2025
Horsebridge Hill Road Works
Read OnTheWight Article (source acknowledged)
Published by Webmaster - 27 Jul 2025
Cyclists Outperform Cars In Commuter Challenge
Published by Tim Thorne - 21 Jun 2025
Isle of Wight Biosphere
Published by Webmaster - 20 Jun 2025
Commuter Challenge
Published by - 14 Jun 2025
Current state of Island is unacceptable for cyclists
Published by Tim Thorne - 25 May 2025
Council responds to Isle of Wight Cycling project 'delays'
Published by Tim Thorne - 15 May 2025
Cement Mills Viaduct
Plans are finalised to replace the entire deck of the Cement Mills Viaduct, a vital section of the Cowes to Newport Cycletrack. Under the work, Island Roads will replace nearly 100 panels that are now nearing end of life with new highly durable decking that is designed to be widely recyclable. During work, the official diversion will be via Horsebridge Hill and Stag Lane. Further information about the project will be issued ahead of the start date.The seven-week project will not begin until September, after the main holiday season, but Island Roads is keen to provide adequate advance notice given the project will require the complete closure of the bridge.
Newport to Sandown cycle track OPEN
Island Roads have worked to reopen a section of the popular Newport to Sandown cycle track, which was temporarily closed due to safety concerns.
Kidical Mass Ride
We held another Kidical Mass ride on Saturday 28th June, in Ryde. It was great fun and we had lots of support from people who were willing to be Marshals. The turn out was a little disappointing though. Kidical Mass has an important message and it would be great to see more people of all ages having fun.
You can view pictures from the event here; https://photos.app.goo.gl/o622goJTrr9sHhnW8
Going Electric 2025
(Acknowlegement to Onthewight)The Isle of Wight’s premier green technology exhibition will return to Newport Quay and Riverside Centre on 31st August 2025. Organised by Wight Community Energy, the Going Electric show builds on three successful previous events that attracted dozens of Island businesses and nearly 1,000 visitors.
Comprehensive green technology showcase
The exhibition will feature all the Island’s main automotive dealers alongside the biggest local green energy installers. Visitors will discover the latest electric cars, vans and bikes on display throughout the venue.
The exhibition will feature all the Island’s main automotive dealers alongside the biggest local green energy installers. Visitors will discover the latest electric cars, vans and bikes on display throughout the venue.
LCWIP's
A Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) is a long-term (10 year minimum) strategic plan that sets out local priorities for improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure. In consultation with local residents and stakeholders, it identifies key routes and zones within a town or group of settlements where new infrastructure and the implementation of more walking and cycling-friendly policies will provide high quality, safer environments for people to get around on foot, wheelchair, mobility scooter and bike.
All the LCWIPs we’ve commissioned have been adopted by the IWC. We had hoped that the planning team would have completed a consultation process to progress them to SPD’s (supplementary planning documents) however there was a delay due to the Island planning strategy needing to conclude its process. The current plan is for the LCWIP’s to go through a 6 week public consultation starting mid-late October and for that to be presented to cabinet members at the following council meeting. We can’t see any reason for them not to be adopted, so with any luck by the end of the year there will be a selection of cycle infrastructure improvements available to developers for their consideration.
This link below shows the "Live" works on Island Roads network
which includes some paths
https://one.network/uk/isleofwight
Rights of Way issues. The easiest way is to email rightsofway@iow.gov.uk. Be specific in your location and tell us in as much detail as you can of where and what the problem is so we can easily find when we inspect. You can email a photo (but make sure the image size is not large), photos should show the problem in relation to the surroundings (avoid close shots that do not help us identify the area)
Cycle Path Maintenance
CycleWight have been campaigning on achieving improvements on the quality of the paths, in particular NCN 23 between Newport and Sandown. Between Merstone and Horringford the path is particularly poor. Do you have a picture of this section sometime before 2019? If so please contact us HERE
The Isle of Wight Council is set to receive more than £13.6 million in Levelling Up money as part of the third round of the fund.
The major government investment will be used to enhance travel between Ryde and Yarmouth by improving cycling, walking and bus routes while also making accessibility improvements.
Blackwater Hollow
The poor quality path at Blackwater has been upgraded. In all, nearly half a kilometre of path has been resurfaced and the ‘wet’ area has been raised. CycleWight started a campaign about this in 2021 when we had our first site visit. Thanks to all of you who wrote. Please do let us know your thoughts on what has been done so we can pass it on.