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 policeman and catch your nominations for the most dangerous driver … 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 the time to start drawing up that wish list.
Specially … 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 Barrier on outward leg
After two sunny days, it was … 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 key to getting parking under control and ensure locals have … 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 of promoting active travel, cycling and clean air.
The council … 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 of good news is that the buses have gone.
Apart … 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 the official Southwark Cyclists response please see the cycle scape … 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 numbers have risen to 22 riders. Here is his ride … Read More
One-way filter on Quietway 7 gets the go-ahead for trial
A trial filter on Champion Hill has been given the go-ahead and should be in place by February 11th. It’s only one-way but that’s better than nothing. Most people (57%) who responded to the consultation supported the trial, rising to … Read More
26% of people in Southwark cycle once a month
Believe it? I’m not sure I do either. Our task is clear: to turn infrequent cyclists into frequent cyclists. All those people must have bikes. We need to get them riding them more.
The same table of statistics from HMG says … Read More
