Quietway 1 cyclist numbers still increasing
The linear increase in cyclists on Q1 continues. Peak flows at the Dunton Rd crossing have increased steadily since 2014 with peak morning flows up by an average of 165 … Read More
Bazalgette 2. Burgess Park to Hammersmith Bridge. Report.
Southwark Cyclists Ride, April 22nd 2019 Organised by the Healthy Rides group and led by Werner. This is his report
Bazalgette’s legacy in London didn’t fit into Saturday’s ride (report … Read More
66 in a 20mph zone
Community 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 … Read More
We won and we won big
We’ve won more than £60,000 most of it for contraflows and cycling parking. Next step: do it again. Deadline for the next funding round is October 2019 so now is … Read More
38 riders – a Healthy Ride record
The Healthy Ride on 16th February attracted 38 riders, the most we have ever had. And we rode 36km, equalling the longest previous Healthy Ride.
Riders at Thames Flood … Read More
Getting Parking Under Control in East Dulwich
Walls 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 … Read More
Street closures at Southwark schools to expand
At least fourteen Southwark schools will be protected by road closures at opening and home times by 2022. That’s the pledge of lead councillor Richard Livingstone, the man in charge … Read More
Rye Lane closed: cyclists walking round the works
The good news is that cycling up Rye Lane is still allowed but there is about 20 m of pushing your bike up congested Rye Lane pavements. The second bit … Read More
North Peckham Healthy Streets – Consultation
We 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 … Read More
Sculptures in the City – Boxing Day Healthy Ride
We started running a Boxing Day ride in 2015. Five brave cyclists turned out, led by Werner, whose idea it was. Four years later Werner was out again, but now … Read More