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Richmond Park Strava segment (Simon MacMichael/Strava)

Strava 2026 rejects call to remove Richmond Park and Regent’s Park cycling segments, insists critical Royal Parks “have directly acknowledged Strava is not root cause of issues”

As charity that runs London's Royal Parks calls for new laws and stricter rules for cyclists, Strava argued removing segments "would not accomplish" Royal Parks' "intent to reduce cycling competition"

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Richmond Park Strava segment (Simon MacMichael/Strava)

Strava rejects call to remove Richmond Park and Regent’s Park cycling segments, insists critical Royal Parks “have directly acknowledged Strava is not root cause of issues”

As charity that runs London's Royal Parks calls for new laws and stricter rules for cyclists, Strava argued removing segments "would not accomplish" Royal Parks' "intent to reduce cycling competition"

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Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Telegraph publishes “dossier of collision data” involving “rogue cyclists” in London parks, as Royal Parks continues campaign for new laws to prosecute ‘speeding’ cyclists

The charity that runs London green spaces such as Richmond Park and Regent's Park has asked the government to amend legislation to let it "set speed limits for cyclists" in its parks and for riders above 20mph limit to be prosecuted

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Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Charity that runs London parks wants new laws to prosecute cyclists for breaking 20mph speed limit in Regent’s Park and Richmond Park

The Royal Parks oversees popular training and riding routes for London cyclists, the body's chairman asking government to "set speed limits for cyclists" in its parks and for riders above 20mph limit to be prosecuted

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Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cyclists riding “at excessive speeds” and causing crashes prompt Royal Parks to review cycling policy, as charity cancels time trial events because “they directly encourage cyclists to go faster than speed limit”

“Following several cycling-related incidents, it is our duty to take action to minimise the risk of accidents and our priority to ensure the safety of all cyclists together with other visitors,” Richmond Park’s manager said

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Regent’s Park and Outer Circle Strava segment (Google Maps/Strava)

Strava urges cyclists to “prioritise everyone’s safety” following pedestrian fatality on popular segment, states “hazardous” segments can be flagged

The ride-sharing app said "behaviours related to" the death of a pensioner — hit by a cyclist at speeds of 25-29mph as a group ride completed laps of Regent's Park — "violate" its community standards

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Outer Circle near Hanover Terrace (via Google Street View)

Strava asked to remove popular segment after pedestrian death in cyclist collision

The Royal Parks said it would also be working with police and cycling groups as it considers further safety measures

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Outer Circle near Hanover Terrace (via Google Street View)

No charges brought against Regent’s Park cyclist after high-speed crash in which pensioner was killed while crossing road

Coroner’s inquest told by Met officer that speed limits do not apply to cyclists

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Bikejacking attempt, Kent, August 2023

Knife-wielding moped muggers assault cyclist in latest “very targeted” attack at bikejacking hotspot

The 6ft 7in cyclist was pushed into a fence and held down with a knife during the early morning attack last week

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Cyclists and police near Regent’s Park (Instagram: @rpcyclists)

British Cycling, Rapha and Brompton join call for more police action for cyclists being “systematically targeted by criminals” in violent bikejackings

“These attacks should not be thought of as simple ‘bike theft’; they are violent crimes which leave victims physically injured and mentally traumatised, often unable to feel safe cycling in London again”

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