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Cyclists in London

“This ‘us vs them’ mentality is exaggerated online”: London’s cycling chief says reckless, law-breaking cyclists and drivers are fuelling a toxic culture war

Will Norman has warned that SUVs, dangerous driving, red-light-jumping cyclists, and people generally behaving like “idiots” pose a far greater threat than the “antagonism” that’s “not representative of real life”

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 12:42
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London cyclists

“Middle-aged men in Lycra” stereotypes and media culture war clichés about cycling are harming public health, says Chris Whitty

England’s chief medical officer has warned that tired tropes around cycling are distracting from the huge health benefits of everyday walking, cycling and wheeling, especially for people on the brink of ill health

Wed, Jul 02, 2025 15:21
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road.cc Podcast episode 89

Are the cycling culture wars back? And did they ever go away? Plus: What’s next for Tom Pidcock after dramatic Ineos Grenadiers fallout?

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, transport journalist Carlton Reid and campaigner Simon Munk dissect why cycling continues to prove a steady source of culture wars content (featuring a brief review of a certain ex-PM’s new book)

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 16:30
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Operation LYCRA targets cyclists but gets criticised for “stoking culture war”

Police force slammed for “stoking culture war” with “Operation LYCRA” targeting cyclists

Seven cyclists received a fixed penalty notice for "contravening traffic signs on the one-way system" during curiously named operation that appeared to mainly target users of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters

Mon, Oct 21, 2024 17:04
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