Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn responds to latest Jeremy Vine cycling video, says he was “nearly knocked down by a cyclist” while using crossing

The veteran DJ said his "near miss" happened as he crossed the road towards the BBC's New Broadcasting House

Mon, Jul 17, 2023 11:36
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Stars in their cars – Criticising RideLondon road closures reflects wider view that car is king

Tony Blackburn insists his weekend tweet was a joke – but safe speed limits and cycle lanes are also in firing line from celebrities opposed to closed road events

Thu, Jun 01, 2023 17:03
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Tony Blackburn insists “joke” idea to replace RideLondon with “event for car owners” wasn’t a serious suggestion

The famous DJ claimed a car event would be more suitable as "there are more of us and we pay to go on the roads" — later adding that "people didn't seem to get that I was joking"

Tue, May 30, 2023 10:42
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Tony Blackburn calls for RideLondon to be replaced by “event for car owners” – because “there are more of us and we pay to go on the roads”

The veteran DJ’s comments come less than two months after he criticised 20mph speed limits and claimed that motorists were being “overtaken by cyclists”

Sun, May 28, 2023 15:06
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