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Driver rams cyclist and crushes bike during dispute

Update: The driver was issued with a community resolution order by the Met, and has agreed to pay compensation to the cyclist

Tue, Nov 15, 2022 11:06

cyclist overtaking wheelie rider falls – screenshot via oneway.bradd on Instagram

“Karma at its finest”: Impatient cyclist tries to push another popping a wheelie out of the way… and lands flat on his face

Whatever your thoughts on groups of youths using cycle lanes to pull stunts, this is definitely not how to attempt an overtake

Sun, Oct 30, 2022 11:54

Chisenhale Primary ‘School Street’ protest (credit – Twitter, ChisenhaleRoad)

Children take to the barricades to save School Street

Protests began after Lutfur Rahman, the pro-car mayor of Tower Hamlets, ordered the removal of traffic restrictions around Chisenhale Primary School in Bow on Thursday morning

Fri, Oct 28, 2022 11:36

Westminster Bridge Security Barrier (CC licensed by David Holt via Flickr).jpg

British Cycling removes advice telling members not to ride during funeral for Queen Elizabeth II

The advice appeared to be for cyclists nationwide, but has now been removed. We've also rounded up road closures in London during Queen Elizabeth II's lying in state along with advice from British Cycling and TfL

Tue, Sep 13, 2022 14:47

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London Amsterdam ride komoot Canal Cycle Path

London to Paris overrated? Try cycling from London to Amsterdam instead

Finishing in one of the most bike-friendly cities on earth, this route gets better and better the further you get towards the finish

Mon, Sep 05, 2022 16:20

Matt Page London Edinburgh London bike and kit – credit Matt Page

What do you need to ride London Edinburgh London? Matt Page’s bike and equipment for 1,500km self-supported classic

Check out the set-up that has turned Matt's Cannondale SystemSix into an ultra-distance Audax machine

Sun, Aug 07, 2022 11:25

“Deeply concerned” British Cycling steps in following spate of violent bikejackings across south London

Governing body's policy manager Nick Chamberlain hopes working together with police forces will see "swift action taken to tackle the issue and bring the thieves to justice"

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 10:07

London to Brighton gridlock after traffic blocked event cycle lane — British Heart Foundation insists charity ride had “positive feedback”

More than 14,000 riders raising money for heart research took part in Sunday's ride from London to the South Coast following a two-year Covid-induced hiatus

Tue, Jun 21, 2022 09:33

Analysis shows nearly a third of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods have been scrapped

The LTNs are removed sometimes without any local consultation

Sun, May 29, 2022 08:20

Anti-LTN candidate elected mayor despite five-year ban for “corrupt and illegal practices”

Lutfur Rahman has been elected mayor of Tower Hamlets in London, a post he was removed from seven years ago following multiple breaches of electoral law

Sat, May 07, 2022 15:00