Cycle to Work Day Special — with prizes!!!

 I should confess straight away that I don’t know what the prizes will be. (The discerning will have noticed that the pictures doesn’t give anything away). But while we haven’t (yet) organised the prizes we have organised the rides. We can … Read More

Albany Road / Portland Place junction works

On this coming Monday, 24th April 2017, construction work will start on the junction of Albany Road and Portland Place.

This is where Quietway 7 / LCN 23 leaves Burgess Park, heading north to Elephant and Castle.

We are very … Read More

Where could you cycle to?

With the arrival of spring, and better weather, it’s the time of year when many people start to think about getting their bike out. Perhaps you’d like more time outside on sunny days, or to incorporate light exercise into your … Read More

URGENT: Action on Lorry Danger

Direct Vision lorries consultation closes on Tuesday, April 18. https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/roads/direct-vision-standard-phase-1/

These proposals are that HGVs should be rated on a five star scale for the driver’s direct vision around the cab (as distinct from indirect vision, via mirrors and sensors); … Read More

Complaining about Buses

All buses have a number plate and a personal bus number on the side and back.

complaints to London Buses via TfL including bus numbers, date and time plus complaint get a quick positive response IMO.

don’t just shake your … Read More

Elephant and Castle Audit

Verdict – Better Overall

Cyclists overall think the new peninsula layout is an improvement.  The A3 route, the one with the highest cycle flows, is clearly safer now and more cyclists are using it.  The route to St George’s Circus … Read More

New Southwark Plan’s Area Visions consultation – One Minute Action

We’re currently discussing what to submit to the next stage of the New Southwark Plan consultation. The New Southwark Plan is a very important document, but this Area Visions and Site Allocations section is quite general.

Current recommendation: The … Read More

Cycle Hire in South London – One Minute Action

London’s Cycle Hire is one of the best ways to get people cycling – but it isn’t an option in most of South London. Getting the Cycle Hire system extended means showing Sadiq Kahn, TfL and the local boroughs that … Read More

Four Parks and a Prison – Healthy Ride March 25th

A beautiful early spring morning for this ride.  Not surprisingly an excellent turnout of 27 healthy riders.  Headed off across Burgess Park, down the Elephant west bypass and past the Imperial Was Museum.  Then our first Lambeth park, Archbishop’s Park … Read More

Healthy Ride Report – Burgess Park to Design Museum

The regular Saturday morning Healthy Rides are continuing to be strongly supported in 2017.  Last week (March 18th 2017) was one of the longer “+” rides.  Here is a short report from Jane Champion who led this ride. 24 riders (with … Read More