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.

Personal life

Grimshaw married his first wife, Rosalind, and moved to a commune in Clifton, Bristol looking over the Clifton Suspension Bridge. He fathered four children with Rosalind. However the eldest died in infancy caused by a hole in his heart. They divorced in mid-80s. Now, Grimshaw is with his partner, Sue, in Clifton Wood, Bristol.

The architect, Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, is a cousin of John Grimshaw.

Honours

References

  1. ↑ John Grimshaw stepping down
  2. ↑ http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/interview-cycling-advocate-john-grimshaw-24558/
  3. ↑ John Grimshaw accepting his degree
  4. ↑ Sustrans founder is appointed CBE

Further reading

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