Andy Cawdell – R.I.P.

As many of you will know, Andy Cawdell died on June 20th 2022 after a long battle against motoneurone disease. He was a stalwart of cycling in London, a founding … Read More

Freecycle 2022 – Do not miss it!!

London’s annual cycling fest, Ride London, is here again. It includes a day of traffic free roads in Central London on Sunday 29th May – Freecycle. Join our led ride … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More