HarBUG now has a record 225 members which makes us a significant cycle group in Oxfordshire and one of the largest work based BUGs in the country. HarBUG has raised the profile of Campus cyclists and cyclists in the Science Vale area, we could have easily been overlooked being in a remote location at the edge of the county. This raised profile and campaigning has resulted in investment in cycle routes and better cycling facilities for cyclists on campus. HarBUG has also run very successful cycle events to encourage people to try cycling to work including our popular Cycle to work Days, free cycle training, electric bike try outs and free cycle checks and repairs.
These events and the campaigning are the result of the efforts of the HarBUG committee and support from members. The committee has been made up of the same few people for several years from three Campus organisations; Diamond, STFC & Ricardo. HarBUG would like to encourage all members to become active in the running of the group and with new organisations moving to the Campus it would be good to get some fresh perspectives and ideas on cycling. With the AGM coming up please consider joining in with the running of the group. All committee posts are up for election at the AGM. If you would like to know more about the committee positions and about the running of HarBUG please contact chair@harbug.org.uk
In particular if you would like to get involved in fund raising and publicity or could help in running the website (we would like to give the website an update and fresh look) please get in touch.
Gradually Government, local authorities and companies are realising the benefits of getting people on cycles. HarBUG needs to be in the forefront to make sure cyclists on the Campus and Science Vale get the best deal.
Thanks.
Kevin Wilkinson
HarBUG Chair.