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Regent’s Park to get new pedestrian crossings as part of crackdown on ‘dangerous’ cyclists

The crossings form part of Royal Parks’ new ‘considerate cycling campaign’, which it says will “enhance safety for all visitors” by forcing cyclists to adhere to a code of conduct and speed limits

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 14:35
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Regent’s Park Outer Circle by Hanover Terrace

Cyclist who fractured pedestrian’s skull while riding laps of Regent’s Park fined £500 over group ride collision on wrong side of crossing

Victim called sentence "paltry and insulting" as cyclist's lawyers blamed "build up of traffic" for rider taking "evasive action" on the wrong side of a pedestrian island

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 10:58
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Richmond Park collision caused by dangerous driving

The Telegraph continues campaign against ‘dangerous’ cycling in London parks — but collision data actually highlights “dangerous driving” and “serious collisions” caused by drivers

The Royal Parks has also faced criticism for focusing road safety efforts on cyclists, as charity's own collision data highlights extent of collisions and injuries caused by dangerous driving

Wed, May 21, 2025 15:55
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Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline

“Appalling response — do better”: Charity behind London parks slammed for continuing “war on cyclists” while refusing to apply same code of conduct to drivers; Giant hidden pothole writes off cyclist’s carbon wheelset; Giro action + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander bringing you Wednesday's middle of the week round-up of all the news, reaction and Giro action

Wed, May 14, 2025 08:00
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Richmond Park queues

“Can’t you all stop driving in such large groups?”: Cyclists blast Royal Parks for advising them to “not ride in large groups”; Power Rangers-esque “ball bike” fails to impress cyclists; Pidcock shows off MTB skills on road bike + more on the live blog

Join the road.cc end of the week live blog while you gear up for sunny weekend rides and the last monument of the spring season, as Adwitiya brings you a roundup of all the latest cycling news, views, reaction, and more

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 08:05
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Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline

Cyclists told to slow down in London parks as new cycling code of conduct launched – after 86% of Londoners said 20mph speed limits should apply to bikes

The Royal Parks’ new ‘considerate cycling campaign’ includes a code of conduct for cyclists entering its parks either for leisure or commuting, as the charity’s director tells cyclists they “must understand the impact their speed can have on others”

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 10:59
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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"

Fri, Feb 07, 2025 10:24
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Cyclists at traffic lights, London © Simon MacMichael

Cyclists to face education course or fine for 10 new offences — including “dangerous” riding, cycling “without due care and attention” and riding without lights at night

Government to add host of cycling offences to Road Traffic Offender Act, with cycling dangerously, offences in London's Royal Parks, and mandatory light use at night all proposed

Tue, Jan 28, 2025 11:57
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Richmond Park Strava segment

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"

Mon, Dec 02, 2024 11:45
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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

Mon, Nov 18, 2024 10:52
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