We’ve changed address

We’ve moved from www.cyclehayling.org.uk to cyclehayling.org.

We were encountering a number of issues with our old service provider culminating with a problem sending emails to supporters. We therefore decided to move to a new service provider. The easiest way to do that – given the issues we were having – was to change server address at the same time.

The new site addresses the issues we were having. Not least, we’ve been able to activate https encryption. We’re no longer being labelled as ‘Not secure’.

Please update any site links you have. Also, any email addresses: xxx@cyclehayling.org.uk become xxx@cyclehayling.org. For the time being the old addresses will continue to work but we can’t guarantee for how long.

You shouldn’t see any difference between the old and new sites. Please let us know if you spot any issues.

 

New cycle-commuting article

We’ve added a new article to help people get started with cycle-commuting. You can see it here.

It draws on experience of cycle-commuters based on Hayling Island and incorporates feedback we’ve received via our cycle-commuting survey. Thank you to everyone who responded. If you would like to contribute to the survey, it’s not too late – we are interested in your views.

‘Save our Island’ video

A view on Havant Borough Council’s new Hayling Island plan. It demonstrates how the plan will change the nature of the island. It doesn’t, however, make alternative suggestions for how HBC can meet the demands of central government. If it doesn’t meet those demands, it risks losing control over development altogether.

We will, of course, be keeping a close eye on developments, not least the planned upgrade to West Lane which should include a provision for cycling.

I can’t do hills

Well, Hayling Island is the right place to be. There are some that claim there is a ‘hill’ in St Peter’s Road but it’s an undulation at most.

Once you get off the island, however, it’s a different story. We have some fantastic cycling in the South Downs Country Park but hills are virtually unavoidable if you want to enjoy the scenery, or commute any distance.

Let’s be clear about one thing: there’s no shame at all in getting off your bike and pushing it up a hill. None at all. Everyone’s had to do it. If you’re not used to hills, the chances are you’ll be pushing at some point. Don’t let it spoil your ride.

I’ve written an article that explores different aspects of cycling hills. You can read it here.