A cycle path from Crediton to Exeter may feel like a long way off, but things are happening, and if all cyclists of goodwill put their feet to the pedals, we might still get there.

The next happening is a meeting of Devon County Council's Mid Devon HATOC Committee in Tiverton. Not usually of gripping interest, I expect, but a member of the Committee, Cllr Nick Way, has asked for the Exeter to Crediton and Tiverton cycle path to be put on the agenda.

Showing a bit of shaven leg - well, maybe lycra and a few cycle helmets will do - in the public gallery will do wonders for Councillors who might otherwise be tempted to disparage leg-powered road users, and embolden those seeking the cycle vote to speak up. 

Numbers matter.  If you can by any chance be there, or know any person/s willing to dress the public gallery suitably, that will be great.

And just so you know what they are prepared to do for other parts of the county, have a look at this DCC press release about an award for tourism that its cycle trails have won.

The meeting is on Monday 22 October at 11.00 a.m.

Until the agenda is published - usually about a week beforehand - the presence of a cycling item on the agenda cannot be guaranteed.

You can check for the agenda and venue (last meeting was in the Town Hall) at Mid Devon Highways and Traffic Orders - Minutes and Agendas. Members of the public don't get a say in meetings, much, but this leaflet tries to explain how you can make a presentation of up to three minutes at meetings like this.  See page two and good luck . . .

I will update the website when I know more. Do drop me an email if you'd like to be kept informed directly.

If you can, be there!