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

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

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

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 in this short clip. Parade organised by Jack Skillen at Team … Read More

Cycling and Trees – a match made in heaven

Cycling and trees are both important parts of the green agenda. So, unsurprisingly, a recent ride looking at Great Trees proved very popular. Have now produced a turn-by-turn guide to the ride so that anyone interested can try it. It … Read More

Have your say and support safe cycling in Dulwich and Champion Hill

This month, three schemes in the Dulwich area are being consulted on as part of a big review. At Southwark Cyclists, we think there is a lot to love about the schemes, with some of the measures leading to amazing … Read More

A look at the Dulwich and Champion Hill review

This month, three schemes in the Dulwich area are being consulted on as part of a big review. At Southwark Cyclists, we think there is a lot to love about the schemes, with some of the measures leading to amazing … Read More

A tunnel and an aerial swimming pool

The Healthy Rides are having fun

Last Saturday (5th June) there were 2 healthy rides. The longer ride headed west to Battersea Power Station. On the way a small diversion was made to the aerial swimming pool 10 stories … Read More

London Assembly Election

Southwark Cyclists invited the Lambeth and Southwark constituency candidates from the main parties to join us on a ride to look at the good, the bad and the ugly of active travel in Southwark. This was an opportunity for us … Read More

Southwark Cycles – a review of 2020

Southwark Cyclists is Southwark’s London Cycling Campaign local group. We are a volunteer-led group campaigning for safer and more inclusive cycling in Southwark. This blog outlines Southwark’s progress against this goal as well as the year 2020’s main successes and … Read More