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Despite the hot weather and blustery winds, our second Community Cycle Ride successfully took place last Sunday. Starting from the Great Field in Poundbury, A group of about 30 intrepid cyclists of all ages were launched off by Mayor and Lady Mayor Les and Julie Fry. The group made a circular route down Damers Road […]

It was such good fun last year, that we’re doing it again! Yes, for the second year running we have organised a community cycle ride from Poundbury Great Field to Dorchester centre and back on Sunday 12th July. The event is free to take part. Its purpose is to have a bit of fun, provide […]

At the Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) Annual General Meeting on 12 May 2026, members reflected on another active year of campaigning, public engagement and partnership working. The meeting also marked the final annual report from Chair Stewart Palmer, who announced he would not seek re-election because of long-term health issues. DTAG Secretary Giles Watts […]

29 riders joined Loders Transport Group’s first anniversary ride last month including a couple of riders from DTAG. There was a fantastic turnout of neighbours of all ages from across the parish The youngest was only 3 years old and completed the full round trip from Loders to Bridport of just over five miles on […]

Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) fully supports the Loders Transport Group’s efforts to create a non-road walking and cycling route from Loders village to Bradpole. https://www.loderstransportgroup.co.uk The current route along the narrow road is steep, has no pavement and several tight corners with low visibility due to high hedges that make it dangerous for pedestrians […]

Our friends in the West Dorset Western Area Transport Action Group (WATAG), have launched their new website. So if you live in the Bridport area or around that end of the old West Dorset area, take a look and join their email list. Click here to go to their new website.

Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council are drawing up a new Local Transport Plan (LTP).  It will cover the period 2026 – 2041. The draft plan was out for consultation in September and the closing deadline for responses was the end of October. The draft plan set out their long-term vision on […]

On Tuesday 18th November around 50 children from the Prince of Wales and Damers schools plus 50 parents, teachers and marshals enjoyed an exciting ‘glow ride’ through Dorchester.  The ride had been organised by Dorchester Transport Action Group, in partnership with the schools, to help give children confidence cycling in slightly unusual conditions – and […]

Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council are drawing up a new Local Transport Plan (LTP).  It will cover the period 2026 – 2041. The draft strategy plan is now out for consultation and you have until 13 October to submit your comments. The draft strategy sets out their long-term vision on how […]

The first Streets Alive community cycle ride on 13 July was a great success. Organised by Dorchester Transport Action Group some 70 cyclists aged from 5 years old to 84 years young participated.  The Mayor of Dorchester, Cllr Andy Canning, waved off the cyclists saying, “Great to see so many people here.  It shows the […]