On Yer Bike!

Enthusiastic cyclist Eleanor Besley, Policy and Research Officer at PACTS, is embarking on a sponsored bike ride to raise money for PACTS and raise awareness of the importance of safety across the transport modes.

Ellie will be riding between places which make up the word PACTS. Starting in Peterbough, Ellie will travel to Alconbury, Cambridge, Thurlow and finish at Stansted Airport. 

There is an obvious transport connection between the places. Peterbrough is a 19th century railway town and one of the Department for Transport’s sustainable travel towns. Cambridge is a prime example for cycling as it is one of the orginal cycling demonstration towns. Stansted Airport speaks for itself. Train’s planes, bikes and cars will feature strongly during the day.

The money raised will go towards the publication of a series of policy reviews which will inform the new Government’s decision making with regard to transport.  Topics covered in the reviews are likely to include the safe mobility of an aging population, disadvantage and road safety and including safety in discussions about quality of life.

If you would like to sponsor Ellie, click on the link which will take you to the Virgin Money Giving website.