Published by Tim Thorne - 20 Apr 2026
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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Isle of Wight Biosphere 2026
Red Squirrel Ride
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Island Transport Plan 4 Backed By Committee
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Plans are going ahead to replace the troubled Floating Bridge 6.
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Wootton to Binfield cycle route closure
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NEW Wayfarers Runs List
Published by Tim Thorne - 01 Feb 2026
Local Transport Plan 4
Published by Tim Thorne - 16 Jan 2026
Changes for 2026 Randonnee
Published by Webmaster - 08 Jan 2026
Council Elections 26
CycleWight wrote to all of the candidates (click here for full list of candidates) for the upcoming election asking for their views about Active Travel. (Cycling) Has a candidate from your ward replied? What do they say? Please click the link to read your ward candidates response; Candidates Responses
Wootton to Binfield cycle route to close for resurfacing and drainage work
Island Roads clarification over road closures and diversions
"The majority of road closures are ones which are only affecting motor vehicles, and as such, pedestrians and cyclists should always be able to get around or past the works which the road closure is needed for to keep the network, road users and operatives all safe. There may be instances where cyclists would need to dismount and walk their bicycle past the works, but would still be able to get past and not have to follow the diversion route. If a road is closed to all traffic, including cycles, pedestrians must still be able to pass the works. Cyclists would then have to dismount and walk the bike through the closure. Where a road is closed to all road users, then this should clearly be informed alongside the road closure sign, so all users, including pedestrians, know they are not able to pass by the closure area, for whatever reason the network is closed – works or other highway safety related matters. Both Redhill Lane and Firestone Copse Road are physically closed to motor vehicles by barriers, but pedestrians and cycles should be able to pass these physical barriers
Isle of Wight Biosphere 2026
Slow paced family friendly bike ride from Merstone station on Saturday 4th July, starting at 11.00, or join us at 12.30 in Yaverland Car park for a gentle ride to Shanklin. We'll then head back to Merstone. This is a free event. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. click the logo for more information
New Plans for 2026 Randonnee
Mountbatten Isle of Wight and the team Wayfarers behind the popular annual Isle of Wight cycling event, Randonnee, are excited to announce new plans for 2026, including a new date and a change in who runs this famous celebration of cycling.
From next year, in the biggest shake-up in the family-friendly event’s 40 year history, Mountbatten will take on running this historic round the Island cycle. And, instead of its usual weekend in May, the next Randonnee will be held on 6th September 2026
Read the original article here acknowledgment to Onthewight
Wootton Station To Park Road
Well That's a result! Wootton Station To Park Road! Surface looks amazing, if you have ridden your bike along this let us know what you thinkLCWIP'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