Record numbers on Cycleway 4

The nice weather and long days have resulted in record levels of cycling on my local Cycleway (Cycleway 4, counted on Jamaica Road at Dockhead). On Tuesday June 17th … Read More

89 Riders on the Climate Ride

Marvellous Climate Safe Streets ride on Saturday April 23rd. 89 riders, including about 12 marshals, weather OK, and good reception from people we passed. Ride started at Cutty Sark … Read More

Cargo Bike Parade on Tooley Street

Passing pedestrians on Tooley St luchtime last Wednesday (June 23rd) were treated to the amazing site of maybe 40 brightly coloured cargo bikes in convoy. Caught the front half … Read More

FREE CYCLE TRAINING FOR ALL IS BACK

FREE Cycle Skills: Get tailored training at a level suited to your needs, or book a lesson for the family (with up to three participants)! Choose from Basic (off-road … Read More

Mythbusting

Experts shmexberts don’t you just hate’em. Southwark council can’t stand the idea of segregated cycle lanes through Bermondsey — causing congestion, making the air dirty, killing local shops and making … Read More

Cycle to Work Day Sept 13th – Lots of Prizes!

Take the Bike Train and you can enter a national prize draw.  Details at https://www.cycletoworkday.org/   In fact you do not even have to use the Bike Train – anyone pledging … Read More

Secret Try and Ride Scheme (rush quietly)

Southwark has quietly introduced a Try and Ride or Hire and Ride scheme. Choice of four bikes and lots of goodies. For your £12 you get what Southwark reckons … 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

Cycling Without Age

Cycling Without Age started in Denmark (like many good things) and the picture probably shows the sea because it’s visible from nearly everywhere in Denmark (exaggeration, please don’t write in).

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Bike Ballet — rehearsal dates and times

Dates and times for the rehearsals for Blazing Saddles have now been released. They will all take place in Dulwich Park, College Road SE21 7BQ. The meeting place is the … Read More