Bike Taxis open for business (free)

Bike Taxis are the latest great idea from the team which brought you the Bike Train. They are just waiting for roll-out when the weather warms up. The Bike Train has fans (lots of them) but we recognise it can’t … Read More

Floored by a hit-and-run driver?

Here’s something you can do after you’ve picked yourself up, examined the damage and scoured the neighbourhood for CCTV. Rat runs can be dangerous places, infested with rats who run you down and don’t stop. Here’s a couple of ways to … Read More

Cutty to Cody – Healthy Ride report, 19 May 2108

A group 30 in total joined together for this social Healthy Ride + on a gloriously warm and sunny spring day. We started by the Greenwich Foot Tunnel.  Ricky kindly went in search of any others who might be waiting … Read More

Snagging Crystal Palace Dutch-style roundabouts

The Crystal Palace new cycle-friendly roundabouts are not fully open yet, which maybe is just as well. They include a cycle route around the Fountain Drive roundabout which is not as cycle-friendly as it might be. That protective raised kerb … Read More

Harper Road high jinks

Southwark is installing width restrictions on Harper Road but someone doesn’t like them. Soon after the concrete blocks were installed on March 29th, the blocks were moved out of position and rotated to maximise the distance between them. … Read More

St Thomas St consultation – we say “strongly disagree” because eastbound cycling not allowed.

Southwark Cyclists have responded negatively to the plans for St Thomas St.  The proposal does reduce motor traffic levels and speeds (if enforced).  But crucially it does not allow cycling in both directions and does not allow cyclists to get … Read More

A new roundabout near you

Anywhere you know?

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How I found myself as a cycle campaigner – and how you might, too

We asked one of our newer members to explain how they got involved with cycle campaigning, and what they enjoy about being in Southwark Cyclists.

By Luci:

How does it work that I have ended up getting into the nitty-gritty … Read More

New Southwark Plan (our response)

When even the author of an opinion thinks it might not be rivetingly exciting you know that it could well be very dull indeed.

However, stuff can appear dull and be very important. Among our members is a guy who … Read More

Old Kent Road Area Action Plan further consultation

THIS IS IMPORTANT – PLEASE HAVE YOUR SAY Consultation deadline is March 21st Introduction

Southwark Council are consulting on their updated area action plan for the Old Kent Rd Area. This area runs from the Lewisham border to Harper Rd … Read More

Millwall Football Club path closures

Following information from one of the Club stewards here are the following fixture list at Millwall football ground for the rest of this season 2017-2018.

In the order of day, date and kick-off time;

Friday 9th Feb- 7.45pm

Tuesday 20th … Read More