Monthly Meetings
Specially important meeting today, 18th May. 7.30pm on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84745266707?pwd=RUtCVXhNM0JZemYzTnBUN3gzVFcyZz09. These meetings are open to all members and we need you to get involved. Tomorrow we will be discussing the led ride to Freecycle on the 29th May when many … Read More
89 Riders on the Climate Ride
Marvellous Climate Safe Streets ride. 89 riders, including about 12 marshals, weather OK, and good reception from people we passed. Ride started at Cutty Sark with about 45 riders. Led by Philippa they processed to Folkestone Gardens where about 20 … Read More
Local Elections 2022
It is local election time again. Every 4 years we get the chance to persuade our councillors that they cannot possibly get re-elected unless they promise MORE ACTION TO PROMOTE CYCLING!
This year LCC are running a camaign called … Read More
Ride Leader’s Course
Our Ride Leader’s Course took place on Sunday 13th March with an excellent attendance of 11. Five riders were from Southwark, with others coming from all over London (Bexley, Lewisham, Greenwich, Hammersmith and Hillingdon). Used the Community Room at Dockhead … Read More
Act Now: Demand Southwark Council reduce motor traffic in Bellenden Road
Consultation closes 17 December 2021
Southwark council are currently consulting on a scheme to allegedly improve cycling in Bellenden Road area (west of Rye Lane) as part of the council’s flagship “Southwark Spine” route.
Many people were deeply disappointed when … Read More
Is Cycling up or down?
Weekend cycling is still up on pre-pandemic levels. As described in my post in Feb 2021 levels in Jamaica Rd increased 200% in May last year during lockdown one. This is also shown on the right half of the slide … Read More
Healthy Rides Annual Report
We led a record 66 rides during the year from Nov 2020. Trend is shown in the figure. Fewer riders per ride during the pandemic due to restrictions on numbers. On the Healthy Rides home page you can find a … Read More
Join us for our AGM on Weds 10 Nov
Our Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday 10 November at 7:00pm at The Bridge on Southwark Bridge Road. We will be taking a look back at the year, presenting group reports, and holding elections followed by light refreshments.
Register here! … Read More
2021 Picnic
Saturday 18th September
Good turnout for the first face-to-face get together since March 2020. About 25 people- a mixture of Southwark Cyclists regulars and riders from the day’s Healthy Rides. Some eating, lots of chat, and some games! Tried a … Read More
Have your say and support safe cycling in Walworth
Southwark Council is currently consulting on a series of road changes in the Walworth area as part of the Our Healthy Walworth: Streetspace review. At Southwark Cyclists, we think the changes have made a big difference, with some amazing increases … Read More