Campaigning

European Cyclists’ Federation launches online dashboard to track cycling infrastructure across comntinent

New tool also ranks cities and countries including UK on how much is spent and how much is being built

o

Offer adults free training to help shift to cycling, say experts

Training will help returning cyclists navigate the roads with patchy cycling infrastructure

13

Time running out for councils on new ‘pop-up’ cycle lanes

Councils have weeks left to make space for walking and cycling under emergency measures

o

London ‘in real trouble’ if emergency bike lanes not built soon (+ gallery of new pop-up lane on Park Lane)

Simon Munk of London Cycling Campaign warns that 'the cars are coming back every day'

3

Extinction Rebellion campaigners paint pop-up bike lanes across country as streets reclaimed (+ videos)

Streets stencilled with bike symbols, while socially distanced rides celebrate reclaiming space

3

One in three people in UK could switch from driving to cycling or walking

Cycling UK survey also finds that 2 in 3 want to see dedicated cycle paths

12

UK at a crossroads to choose cycling and active travel for the future, says Chris Boardman

“For the first time we genuinely have a real choice, we could change our transport culture, the way we use our streets," says champion turned campaigner

18

14 million people ready to get on their bikes says British Cycling

Organisation urges local authorities to “seize the moment” and offers its help

15

World Naked Bike Ride London invites cyclists missing out on cancelled ride to ‘exercise and surprise’

Organisers say that all activities are intended to be performed safely in isolation

1

Extinction Rebellion sets out to reclaim the streets for people this weekend

Stencils and spray paint at the ready in call for safe space for people on foot and on bikes

9

Columnist says cyclists should “do something in return” for pop-up cycle lanes – Cycling UK responds

‘If we decided all motorists must stop speeding before more money is spent on them, our road builders could pack up for good’

23

End hostility towards cyclists urge British Cycling and Cycling UK

Organisations jointly pen open letter after number of anti-cyclist incidents during lockdown

10

Cycling UK fears Welsh Government guidance to only ride within walking distance of home may deter people from cycling

Charity is seeking further clarification of last week’s updated guidance

53

London leg of World Naked Bike Ride cancelled, no new date proposed

Organisers plan to stage a ‘Not the World Naked Bike Ride’ on 13 June instead

3

Experts back bike industry call for government to protect cycling as “strategic industry”

Bicycle Association asks government not to "inadvertently" ban cycling or close essential bike shops in COVID-19 response

o

Cycling UK’s chief executive stands down

Paul Tuohy oversaw the charity’s rebrand from CTC as well as a number of successful campaigns

4

40 per cent of collisions involving Irish cyclists caused by ‘failure to observe’ on part of driver

The driver manoeuvre most associated with cyclist injuries was “driving forward”

13

Khan triples cycle tracks, calls cycling a social justice issue

London mayor tells road.cc cycling is a social justice issue, criticises 'bad councils' and calls on Londoners to lobby politicians

13

Adam Tranter appointed Coventry’s Bicycle Mayor in a first for a UK city

Well-connected PR firm boss’s nomination for voluntary role backed by British Cycling and Sir Chris Hoy, among others

o

Work finally starts on East Lothian bike path after 15-year access dispute

Campaigners and politicians celebrate "imporant milestone" - but urge local council to complete route

3

Hundreds turn up to discuss plans for multimillion pound cycle network

Chris Boardman was at the event to discuss plans for the UK's largest inner city walking and cycling route in Greater Manchester

8

Cyclist seriously injured at New Forest crossroads highlighted as blackspot after two riders were killed

Campaigners are calling for staggered junction at Ipley Cross following latest collision

29

FedEx-funded guide highlights Dutch and Danish best practice in making cycling safer

Document compiled by European Cyclists’ Federation aims to be essential point of reference for campaigners

3

Ban on cars could treble levels of cycling in York, say campaigners (+ video)

York Cycle Campaign points to success of Ghent on getting more people in saddle by restricting motor traffic

2

Government urged to increase funding as cycling levels fall in England for second year running

Campaigners call on Boris Johnson to make more money available

12

Climate crisis and cycling campaigners join forces for Heathrow ‘Bulldozer lie-in’ this Sunday

‘Critical Mass of epic proportions’ planned, with Boris Johnson and John McDonnell invited ‘to fulfil their pledges’

1

Porn Pedallers Ride The Ribbon around London for World AIDS Day

50 riders clad in red took on 25-mile loop through the capital to raise money for charity

o

1 cyclist a week killed or seriously injured due to potholes

10 cyclists have lost their lives in past five years in crashes caused by road defects

11

London Cycling Campaign launches Lorry Safety website to help protect capital’s cyclists

Free resource provides resources for drivers and riders to help cut casualties

1

Safe cycle route plan on road where rider killed was dropped from £102m infrastructure funding bid

Oxfordshire campaigners have fought for years for a traffic-free route on B4044

10