Leighton BuzzCycles

09/10/2026

You may notice that some dead wood being left at Rushmere Country Park following the woodland management works. This is intentional and plays an important role in the woodland ecosystem.

Dead wood provides valuable habitat for invertebrates, fungi and other organisms, which in turn support many birds and mammals. Leaving some felled wood in place can also help increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil.

The rest of the felled wood has monetary value, and this covers the cost of the felling. We do not profit from woodland management. Our aim is to enable healthy habitats.

It may look untidy to us, but to woodland wildlife, dead wood can be a thriving home and an important source of food. 🍄🪲

19/09/2026

We're back at the Repair Cafe next Saturday 26th Sept!
Book your free 20min bike check via the links below or our bio 🚴‍♀️

11/09/2026

No more navigating muddy verges or walking in the road on Stanbridge Road! 🚲✨

Following persistent campaigning from Leighton Buzzcycles, Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the 300m shared-use path past the DVSA site.

"This new path is a huge win for local residents... Seeing a dangerous, muddy gap transformed into a safe, accessible route for walkers, wheelers, and cyclists will make everyday trips so much easier," says Chris Stevenson, our Planning & Campaigns Lead.

We’ve already updated OpenStreetMap, so route planners like Komoot, Strava, and CycleStreets will automatically send you along this new safe link. 🗺️📱

Check out the interactive map and route details on our blog 👇
https://buzzcycles.org.uk/2026/09/10/cycling-path-completed-on-stanbridge-road/

06/08/2026

Great to see the new Leighton Leisure and Community Centre up and running! 🚴‍♂️👍

Credit where it’s due to Central Bedfordshire Council: the on-site active travel infrastructure here sets a really high standard.

The good news? Around 80–90% of local journeys to the new centre from across town can already be completed safely via quiet, low-traffic residential streets.

The missing piece? Connecting those final 10–20% network gaps—like the pinch points along Vandyke Road—so residents in Linslade and older estates have a safe, continuous route all the way to the front door.

🔗 Read our full report: [https://buzzcycles.org.uk/cycle-new-leisure-centre/](https://buzzcycles.org.uk/cycle-new-leisure-centre/)

📸Swipe through our photos:
1️⃣ The New Facility: Front view of the Leighton Leisure and Community Centre entrance.
2️⃣ Approach Path: Smooth, wide shared-use paths right up to the building.
3️⃣ Covered Cycle Racks: Sheltered Sheffield stands directly overlooked by the café for great security.
4️⃣ Bike Storage: Secure cycle hangar facilities provided on site for staff.
5️⃣ On-Street Pinch Points: Navigating close passes around parked cars on Vandyke Road where residential parking narrows the carriageway.
6️⃣ The Network Gap: The Vandyke School corridor, where a nearly continuous cycle path drops out for just 200m, forcing riders onto the busy main road right outside the school.

24/07/2026

Dr Bike is back this weekend! We'll be at the Linslade Canal Festival tomorrow, check the image for details. Free 20 minute bicycle health checks, slots available (scan the QR code) or just turn up on the day.

Also speak to us about our led group rides.

See you tomorrow :)

19/07/2026

We're at the Canal Festival this weekend! Book your free bike check via our website or the QR code below 🚴

22/06/2026

We're back at the Repair Café for another Dr Bike session this Saturday 27th June. Book your free 20-minute bike check via the QR code or link below:

05/06/2026

Massive thanks to everyone who attended Thursday night's Leighton Buzzard screening of the People's Emergency Briefing (National Emergency Briefing) organised together with Leighton-Linslade Town Council Official and Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre. There was a fantastic turnout and a great discussion afterwards led by Christine Sheppard from South Bedfordshire Friends of the Earth. Really appreciated that our local MP, Alex Mayer was able to attend and shared her own thoughts and reactions. She encouraged constituents to flood her inbox with emails and write to her about the issue of climate change and encouraged other groups (schools, churches etc) to show the film. You can do that via https://www.nebriefing.org/write-to-mp 💚
If you are interested in organising a screening you should sign up on NEB website (and message me if you want any advice) and you will be sent details. Now to focus on the rest of the events programme for Great Big Green Week LB throughout June. This includes a screening of POWER Film organised by Buzz Community Energy which is being screened on Thursday 11th June as well many other great community events such as talks, climate cafe, the next Repair Cafe LB and Borrow&Buzz session, foraging, learn to mend session, learn to cycle session, chance to visit eco home and more 💚 Find out more at https://linktr.ee/leightonbuzzard or https://www.greatbiggreenweek.org
The Climate Coalition

05/06/2026

🚴‍♂️ Learn to Cycle in Leighton Buzzard this June! 🌍

Want to build confidence on two wheels or know a child ready to ditch the stabilisers? As part of the town-wide Great Big Green Week events, the accredited team at Cycle4Life is running FREE taster sessions at Astral Park on Sunday 14th June:

🧒 1:00 pm – Children (Ages 4+)

👥 2:00 pm – Mixed Adults & Children

⚠️ Spaces are limited! Email [email protected] ASAP to secure your slot.

🛠 There is plenty more happening throughout the week too—including The Green Market (Sat 13th) where you can meet the cycling coaches, eco-films at the Library Theatre, an Eco Social at the Crooked Crow Bar (Wed 17th), and the Repair Café (Sat 27th)!

👇 Click the link for full details, bike safety requirements, and all event booking links:
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As cyclists, we already know that choosing two wheels is one of the best ways to keep our town green, clean, and healthy. This June, Leighton Buzzard is celebra

25/05/2026

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