Stride and Ride CIC is a newly formed group to champion cycling, walking and wheeling in the Kettering area.
We are made up of everyday people who want to be able to get around easily without needing to use a car, and we know that by giving everyone more choice in how they travel means a safer, cleaner, greener and better Kettering for all of us.
We saw during the pandemic that if people feel safe on our roads then they cycle more. When they don't feel safe they either just stop cycling, jump back in the car or cycle on the pavement. With electric and cargo bikes becoming ever more popular, we want to see properly secure cycle storage in Kettering. People just aren't confident leaving their bicycle in the town centre. We want a permanent active travel hub to be established.
Kettering has a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) which means North Northamptonshire Council can get funding from the Government to build protected cycle lanes.
We can't wait to see the plans come forward and will be engaging to make sure they are the best they can be.
Wheeling is a term you may not have heard before, but we mean mobility scooters and power chairs.
We know that navigating our streets can be difficult at best for those who rely on footpaths to get around, with issues of pavement parking, bins blocking footpaths and a lack of (or often blocked) drop kerbs. These issues need addressing and we want to advocate for those affected.
Stand for change
Your membership empowers Stride & Ride CIC to advocate for better mobility infrastructure, safer roads, and policies that prioritise your needs.
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Receive regular updates on news, events, and opportunities in Kettering, ensuring you never miss a beat.
Strong community
Connect with fellow active travel enthusiasts, participate in community rides, and build lasting friendships within a supportive community.
Share knowledge
We value your opinions and invite you to share them with our community. Help keep our members informed and steer Stride & Ride CIC to become a more inclusive space.
Membership is free and will require annual renewal. You must register as a member to be eligible to vote at Stride & Ride CIC's Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) or AGMs (Annual General Meetings). Only members registered before a specified date (e.g., by the end of September for a meeting in October/November) will be eligible to vote at the AGM. These guidelines will help ensure that our membership process is streamlined and our voting procedures are clear and fair. Being a member of Stride & Ride CIC is of beneficial to you: you will be able to support our campaigning for a safer and more accessible active travel culture in Kettering and the surrounding area. You will be invited to our mailing list and regular meet ups and events. Provided you have registered by the deadlines, you will be able to vote in Stride & Ride CIC's AGM (and any intervening EGMs).
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