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Southwark Bike Buddies
July 17, 2020 | Bruce LynnTo join, go to https://bit.ly/southwarkBBs
Southwark Bike Buddies is now live. The aim is to help some of the many new “weekend” cyclists to gain confidence and use their bikes for routine travel – to work, to school, … Read More
Covid-19 Pandemic – Suspension of Healthy Rides and many other events
March 17, 2020 | Bruce LynnNew government advice on 16th March 2020 has led Southwark Cyclists to suspend activities that involve groups meeting together. These activities will restart when the pandemic is over.
In the meantime, do keep cycling and do keep contributing to our … Read More
New crossing at Southwark Park
March 3, 2020 | Bruce LynnLong promised Toucan crossing finally delivered as part of Cycleway 4
At least 10 years ago we were promised a controlled crossing of Jamaica Road at the second exit from Southwark Park on Jamaica Road. I remember the late … Read More
The Dr Will Norman Talk
March 2, 2020 | Sean HowesAt the last Southwark Cyclists meeting we were very lucky to have Dr Will Norman, the Mayor’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, come and talk to us. Dr Norman covered the progress he and the Mayor have made on delivery the … Read More
Burgess Park to Wandsworth Park
March 1, 2020 | Bruce LynnHealthy Ride 29 Feb 2020. Report by Bruce Lynn
So a leap day on a Saturday. But not weather to celebrate!! Despite an improving forecaset, as we approached start time there was heavy, icy, rain accompanied by blustery winds. … Read More
Our strategy: progress report
July 5, 2019 | SallyEvaAt our strategy meeting we set our vision statement to show us where we are going and help us think how to get there.
By 2025 a child and their grandparents can cycle to any destination easily, safely … Read More
66 in a 20mph zone
March 25, 2019 | SallyEvaCommunity Speedwatch sounds a bit tame (it’s the word community) but this picture was taken when a cyclist was holding this speed gun. You can join in. Stand beside a policeman and catch your nominations for the most dangerous driver … Read More
Getting Parking Under Control in East Dulwich
January 29, 2019 | Sean HowesWalls of metal. Is this really what we want our streets to look like? Southwark trails behind most inner London boughs when it comes to Controlled Parking Zones. They are key to getting parking under control and ensure locals have … Read More
North Peckham Healthy Streets – Consultation
January 2, 2019 | Sean HowesWe are calling all members to support this scheme. The closing date is the 11th of January so you will have to act soon. For more details and to see the official Southwark Cyclists response please see the cycle scape … Read More
Harper Road – One More Push
November 6, 2018 | SallyEvaSouthwark want width restrictions – we want a quietway!
Time to tell Southwark that their residents do actually support walking and cycling.
We need you to answer the consultation at: https://consultations.southwark.gov.uk/environment-leisure/harperroadimprovements/
The short response is: agree with everything, but in … Read More