Streets for Distancing

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We are currently facing an unprecedented crisis. During this time the use of our streets has a direct impact on the lives of people affected by Covid-19. Key workers are … Read More

Another short “pandemic” route. We now have 9

Route 9. Camberwell Open Spaces. Another route starting centrally in Peckham Square next to Peckham Library.  6 miles and not quite flat.  A circular route more or less staying in Camberwell. It runs through a series of open spaces, some … Read More

Crossing Canal Path to Burgess Park – Major Upgrade

• Before upgrade, looking along road
• Upgraded. Looking along path.

Really nice job! This useful crossing that links the Peckham Canal Path to Burgess Park proper across busy Trafalgar Avenue has now received massive improvements. As you can see … Read More

April Newsletter

Here’s our newsletter for April. If you want it to your inbox, then sign up here.

I hope you’re doing well during this difficult time. As part of our response to COVID-19, we’ve postponed our face to face events, including … Read More

Covid-19 Pandemic – Suspension of Healthy Rides and many other events

New 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

March Newsletter

Here’s our newsletter for March. If you want it to your inbox, then sign up here.

It’s been a very busy month with Will Norman coming to our February meeting, and a lot of new consultations from Southwark Council. We’ve … Read More

New crossing at Southwark Park

Long 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

At 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

Healthy 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

Sydenham Hill 20mph

Southwark Council are proposing changes to Sydenham Hill by reducing speeds, adding a protected cycle lane, and improving pedestrian crossings.

• Southwark Cyclists strongly supports these changes and welcomes Southwark council providing more protected cycle infrastructure and improved … Read More