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Hackney launches cycle taxi service for older people

Special bikes allow for safe exercise and fresh air

Sat, Apr 08, 2017 05:19

The River Lee at Daubeney Road, Hackney Marshes (source Google Street View).PNG

East London towpath cycle route becoming a no-go zone for bike riders says victim of masked muggers

Police say there have been a number of similar attacks near Hackney Marshes over the past month

Tue, Jan 24, 2017 14:26

Cycle Superhighway gritter (via TfL on Twitter).jpg

Gritting of London Cycle Superhighways – a case of hit or miss?

TfL prepares Red Routes for winter weather, but much of CS1 missing from Hackney's gritter lorry route

Fri, Jan 13, 2017 14:18

Hackney bike and pedestrian crossing. pic by Laura Laker

Hackney buses and bin lorries get cyclist detecting tech

Cyclear technology and cameras will help prevent and investigate collisions

Sun, Sep 11, 2016 08:13

Gilligan: Quietways programme is a failure

London's former Cycling Commissioner says reluctance of boroughs to block streets to rat running traffic means only one of seven "Quietway" routes will be any good

Mon, Jun 13, 2016 13:58

War breaks out on Twitter after police and ambulance blame cyclist for #NoHelmet

Forces accused of victim blaming and failing to understand the risks

Sun, Feb 21, 2016 06:30

Sabotage, trolling and threats as Hackney rat run row turns nasty

Pollution, house prices, and traffic access prove toxic brew as tempers flare over scheme that will boost walking and cycling

Sun, Dec 06, 2015 11:46

Bike route Rotherham you can’t get a bike through-large

Chicanes on bike lanes – why are we still building this rubbish? ask frustrated campaigners

A chicane on a popular Hackney canal-park route and a cycle route in a new town near Rotherham you can't get a bike through

Sun, Jul 19, 2015 09:30

Good Samaritan threatened with stabbing for stopping bikejacking

East London man confronted by 25 youths when he tried to stop a bikejacking

Sat, Jul 11, 2015 16:39

Plans to rip out Hackney cycle lane will stop people from cycling, say campaigners

Current consultation offers no space for cycling options - campaigners say council needs to redesign with residents

Sun, Jun 28, 2015 12:04