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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

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

2023 Ford RideLondon sportive (RideLondon)

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

Town council says “restrictive” RideLondon sportive not wanted – because locals “can’t get out of their own road”

An Ongar town councillor claimed that residents would be better off donating “a pound or two” to charity than putting up with the event

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 10:51

Route for RideLondon-Essex 2023 sportive confirmed

Event returns on Sunday 28 May with improvements made in areas such as local access

Thu, Dec 15, 2022 19:28

RideLondon-Essex sportive date reportedly confirmed for 2023

Event set to return to Essex roads next spring following its debut on them in May this year

Mon, Aug 15, 2022 16:32

Drawing pins scattered along RideLondon Essex route

RideLondon: Cyclists claim they were assaulted by motorist with drawing pins on sportive route

The alleged incident occurred on the Epping New Road, just over a week before the event visits Essex for the first time in its nine-year history

Fri, May 20, 2022 12:22

Has Zwift had its day? Plus RideLondon’s U-turn on THAT 22mph speed limit on the road.cc Podcast

With the lockdown indoor cycling boom well and truly over, we discuss the future of virtual cycling platforms and their continued success... oh, and that thing about that little sportive down south

Thu, May 19, 2022 13:43

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RideLondon: more controversy and confusion as rider times will be paused at feed stations

"It feels slightly like posting a time on cheat mode": Entrants react to news that riders' official event time will be paused at feed stations

Thu, May 19, 2022 10:49

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RideLondon safety car WON’T set 22mph speed limit — organisers admit race guide was “incorrect”

UPDATE: "Our event guide stated incorrectly that the event safety car would travel at 22mph and we apologise for the error. It will travel at a pace determined by the conditions and what is happening on the road"

Tue, May 17, 2022 09:28