THE towpath of the whole of the Ashton Canal is to be made into one long cycle track, with work starting shortly.
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IT IS official—the upgraded towpaths are being used for cycle racing, with speeds of an average of 19mph, meaning much higher speeds are obviously being reached.
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When Canal & River Trust came into being, I became a Friend. I was also a member of the Inland Waterways Association.
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THE Droitwich Barge Canal that was closed during January owning to a leak at a culvert, will reopen this coming Friday, 13th February.
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THE Canal & River Trust (CaRT) has updated the information available regarding the number of boats without home moorings—continuous cruisers—on its waterways, writes Allan Richards.
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I JUST cannot understand the dual prong of Canal & River Trust in promoting fast cycling and visitors to its canals, for they are in contention with each other, writes James Henry.
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THE 'leak' that occurred in the bank of the Rochdale Canal at Sowerby Bridge before Christmas has turned into a major operation, with it being admitted that the waterway will be closed until Easter whilst repair work is undertaken.
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THE push for cyclists to take over our towpaths continues apace with the latest high speed section highlighted in (Just under half million for L&L) with the towpaths now starting to become dangerous places to be, especially if you are on foot, writes Mick Fitzgibbons.
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THE Canal & River Trust want people to promote the Yorkshire's waterways as waterside cycling routes, as ambassadors for the Trust by volunteering.
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THERE used to be a series on television called The Likely Lads which gave a light hearted look at the life of two lads living in the North East, writes Mick Fitzgibbons.
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