Our aim is to encourage cycling in Mole Valley
- as a key component of an integrated transport system,
- as a highly sustainable transport mode and
- as a healthy and fun activity for all the family
Use our site to find out about
what we are doing and
how you may help us, to find some
cycle routes off the beaten track and to
let us know about danger points or other problems in your local area. The Mole Valley Cycling Forum exists to help you make cycling a safer and more enjoyable activity in Mole Valley.
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Alastair Humphreys on cycling around the world
On Thursday 26 July at 8.00pm, at Dorking Halls, Alastair Humphreys will give an inspiring and funny talk about his incredible 46,000-mile cycle ride around the world. Read more
How I won the Yellow Jumper, with Ned Boulting
Sports journalist and presenter, Ned Boulting, will speak at Dorking library on Wednesday 30 May 2012, 7.30pm - 9pm. Join Ned for an amusing account of his cycling journey, from his early “occasionally excruciating” experiences as a novice covering the world’s most famous cycling race to informed expert. Read more
Sponsor a Leaf on the Dorking Olympic Cycle Statue
A steel statue of two cyclists, chosen as a lasting reminder of this summer's Olympic Games, is to be erected on the Denbies roundabout on the A24. To help finance the £20,000 cost, members of the public have been invited to sponsor the 300 metal leaves that go to make up the sculpture at a cost of £40 each. You can find out more about sponsoring a leaf on the Dorking statue by calling 01306 743403. Read more
New club to get children cycling in Dorking
A new Sport England supported cycling club for 5-15 year olds is starting up in Dorking this month. Meeting at the Priory School (far end of Longfield Rd, RH4 3DG), the first session is Wednesday 18th April 6.15-7.15pm, then every Wednesday through to the summer holidays. The first session is free, so you can go along and give it a try. There isn't a website for the club at the moment, but check out their sister club the Redhill Raiders to get a flavour of it. For more information contact John Leitch on 01737 843601 or johnleitch65@gmail.com.
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Sign the Love London Go Dutch petition
Calling on the mayoral candidates to make London more liveable for everyone by making the streets as safe and inviting for cycling as they are in Holland. Read more
Traffic lights retimed after representations by MVCF
SCC has increased the length of the green phase on the traffic lights at the junction between West Street/Westcott Road and Vincent Lane to give cyclists more time to cross from West Street into Westcott Road, before traffic starts to emerge from Vincent Lane. This is initially for a six-month trial period. Read more
Film project project inspired by the Olympic Road Cycle Race
Mole Valley District Council is calling budding film-makers to submit short films for 'Made In Mole Valley'. It's an opportunity for cyclists to get out and about on all or part of the Olympic cycle route, film their experiences and potentially have their film judged and screened as part of the Olympic Games weekend in the district. Read more
London 2012 to spend £10m on cycling & walking route improvements
Spectators will be encouraged to cycle and walk to the London Olympic Games and recently a £10 million improvement package for cycling and walking routes to the Olympic park was unveiled. Read more.