John Grimshaw (cyclist)

John Grimshaw CBE (born 1945) is a voice for cyclists in the UK.

Route 8 sign near Harlech, North Wales

National Cycle Network signpost near Penelewey

Sustrans, run by Grimshaw, started the National Cycle Routes. The signposts are a cycle with a number outlined in red. Also, on the routes, there is usually a cast-iron signpost. Grimshaw has a signpost in his front garden as a reminder of his work.

After 30 years with Sustrans, Grimshaw decided to step down from the role of Chief Executive,^[1] wanting to pursue other opportunities.

After stepping down, Grimshaw remained active advising and surveying potential new cycle routes for Cycling England^[2] before its abolition in 2011.

Honours

• Honorary Master of Science (MSc) from University of Bristol (2007)^[3]
• Appointed an CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours, for services to the development of the national cycle network. (2008)^[4]

References

1. "SUSTRANS' CHIEF JOHN GRIMSHAW TO STEP DOWN AFTER 30 YEARS". Cycling Weekly. 18 April 2008. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
2. "Interview: Cycling advocate John Grimshaw". BikeRadar. 9 January 2010. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
3. "John Roland Grimshaw | Graduation | University of Bristol". Bristol.ac.uk. 20 February 2007. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
4. "UK | England | Bristol/Somerset | Sustrans founder is appointed CBE". BBC News. 14 June 2008. Retrieved 6 June 2017.

Further reading

• Gould, Mark (8 June 2005). "The seat of power". The Guardian.