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
Sumner Street
Southwark Council is proposing improved walking and cycling facilities on Sumner Street, near Tate Modern.
We support this proposal and are asking for the following improvements to make the scheme even better.
- A modal filter on Holland … Read More
Champion Hill ‘No Entry’ Trial
There has been a trial of a no entry on Champion Hill, preventing northbound motor traffic while allowing cycles, since February 2019. This filter prevents rat running along this section of the Quietway 7 route resulting in an overall decrease … Read More
Consultation Update
There are three new consultations open in Southwark. They all need your support, so please respond. If you’re a resident in any of the areas and would like to do more to support these plans, email us at southwark@lcc.org.uk
Our … Read More
February Newsletter
Here’s our newsletter for February. If you want it to your inbox, then sign up here. Please note this newsletter was sent mid-week so the Healthy Ride mentioned below has already passed. Find the next ride on our calendar.
This … Read More
