Southwark Spine update – May 2017

Members of Southwark Cyclists had a meeting last week (May 3rd) about the Southwark Spine route with project manager Albert Ang and design manager Hugh McCarthy.

The short-term proposal is … Read More

Proposed Peckham to Dulwich Quietway – route ride

The other week, some of us rode from Peckham Rye to Dulwich along the proposed new Quietway route with Clement Agyei-Frempong and Joanna Lesak from Southwark Council. This gave us a chance … Read More

Portland Street close passes

To get from Burgess Park at the south to New Kent Road at the north, the Quietway 7 goes up Portland Street (the lesser, not the Great), over East Street, … Read More

Highbury Corner traffic ride

Out of our area but important none the less.

Firstly, a quick intro for Emile, Laura and Carolyn who were heavily involved. Where possible Emile will assist on other central … Read More

Cycling to work associated with major health benefits – new study

More data on health benefits of cycling to work Risk of early death down by 41%.  Risk of developing cardiovascular disease or cancer down by 45%.  Amazing stats from an … Read More

Cycle to Work Day Special — with prizes!!!

 I should confess straight away that I don’t know what the prizes will be. (The discerning will have noticed that the pictures doesn’t give anything away). But while we haven’t (yet) … Read More

Albany Road / Portland Place junction works

On this coming Monday, 24th April 2017, construction work will start on the junction of Albany Road and Portland Place.

This is where Quietway 7 / LCN 23 leaves Burgess … Read More

Where could you cycle to?

With the arrival of spring, and better weather, it’s the time of year when many people start to think about getting their bike out. Perhaps you’d like more time outside … Read More

URGENT: Action on Lorry Danger

Direct Vision lorries consultation closes on Tuesday, April 18. https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/roads/direct-vision-standard-phase-1/

These proposals are that HGVs should be rated on a five star scale for the driver’s direct vision around the … Read More

Complaining about Buses

All buses have a number plate and a personal bus number on the side and back.

complaints to London Buses via TfL including bus numbers, date and time plus complaint … Read More