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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)

Latest cycling event cancelled in Richmond Park, as organiser highlights “increased focus on security and logistics of cycling events in public spaces”

London Duathlon joins club cycling time trials in disappearing from major London park, the Royal Parks organisation reviewing its cycling policy over "speeding" cyclist fears

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

Cycling group and Royal Parks disagree over cyclist speed limit advice in Richmond Park

Richmond Park Cyclists also said it would ask the Royal Parks for an answer on why time trials in the park have been paused over cyclist speed fears but the "much bigger" London Duathlon is allowed to go ahead

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richmond park october 2020 – via Ian Brennan.PNG

Have your say on rat-running motorists driving through London’s Royal Parks

Richmond Park was closed to all through motor traffic during the first lockdown – campaigners would like to see that made permanent

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Richmond Park (via StreetView)

Royal Parks to close some roads to motor vehicles in bid to combat through-traffic

Consultation revealed strong support for crackdown on rat-running motorists

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richmond park footage screenshot – via Simon MacMichael.PNG

Richmond Park open again to all cyclists all day long on weekdays from tomorrow

Restrictions will still apply at weekends, however as managed reopening continues

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richmond park footage screenshot – via Simon MacMichael.PNG

Cyclists to be allowed back into Richmond Park – but only at weekday commute times for now

The Royal Parks says “managed re-introduction” of cycling will start on Tuesday

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Outer Circle, Regent’s Park (via Google Street View).PNG

Misleading press pictures of Regent’s Park cyclists reportedly lead to aggression from drivers

Royal Parks is said to be discussing with media portrayal of cyclists using its parks

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richmond park footage screenshot – via Simon MacMichael.PNG

Campaigners call for reversal of Richmond Park cycling ban – and so does Jeremy Vine

Local campaign groups, London Cycling Campaign, and CPRE and Jeremy Vine urge Royal Parks to allow solo cycling in park

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Cyclist Richmond Park (via YouTube)

Cyclists banned from Richmond Park due to “congestion”

Royal Parks says decision has been taken to protect public safety and “to keep this vital green space open for everyone”

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