Transport for London accused of “breaking promises” after funding for cycle training cut

Transport for London accused of “breaking promises” after funding for cycle training cut

Cycling instructors have accused Transport for London of ‘breaking promises’ after it quietly suspended funding for councils to deliver cycle training. TfL’s decision to immediately and indefinitely cut the funding – a... Read more »
Thousands cycle the London to Brighton Bike Ride

Thousands cycle the London to Brighton Bike Ride

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, joined thousands of cyclists pedalling to triumph at our London to Brighton Bike Ride, together raising an incredible millions for our lifesaving research. The iconic cycling event returned yesterday... Read more »
London cyclists furious at lorry driver’s bad parking in cycle lanes and blocking road

London cyclists furious at lorry driver’s bad parking in cycle lanes and blocking road

A picture of a lorry unloading goods in West London has sparked fury among cyclists as it blocks a designated cycle path. Slamming the industrial vehicle for its “illegal parking”, two wheeled... Read more »
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Oscar-winner Mark Rylance faces new tragedy after brother dies in cycle horror

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Oscar-winner Mark Rylance faces new tragedy after brother dies in cycle horror

Garlanded with honours — an Oscar and a Bafta among them — Sir Mark Rylance is surely the most compelling actor of his generation, whether on stage or screen. But he is... Read more »
London’s cycle route homes command a hefty premium af…

London’s cycle route homes command a hefty premium af…

Public transportation restrictions during the pandemic caused the capital’s tubes, buses, and trains to be emptied. This catalysed half of Londoners (52%) to look to greener alternative methods of travel such as... Read more »
Experts claim cases are rebounding ‘because invasion has pushed threat of virus out of news cycle’

Experts claim cases are rebounding ‘because invasion has pushed threat of virus out of news cycle’

Britain’s Covid outbreak may be rebounding because Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed the virus out of the headlines, scientists say. Infections have been on the rise in the UK for... Read more »
“Please find a different job”: Jeremy Vine blasts ‘toxic’ London taxi driver; “Bristol cycle infrastructure needs reinventing”; Pidcock a doubt for classics; Snake Trespass, round 2; More dropper post chat; Coffee and cycling + more on the live blog

“Please find a different job”: Jeremy Vine blasts ‘toxic’ London taxi driver; “Bristol cycle infrastructure needs reinventing”; Pidcock a doubt for classics; Snake Trespass, round 2; More dropper post chat; Coffee and cycling + more on the live blog

Ah, Twitter. Widely renowned as a place for thoughtful, considerate debate (isn’t it?), the social media platform can also – surprisingly – provide a largely anonymous refuge for the more toxic opinions... Read more »
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Woman harassed grandma for 2 years by putting washing machine on constant spin cycle

A North London woman harassed a grandmother by putting her washing machine on a constant spin cycle and calling her a “paedophile” in front of her grandchildren. In a shocking tirade of... Read more »
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TfL’s cycle scheme has record year with 11 million hires – South London News

By Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter Last year was the best on record for TfL’s Santander cycle hire scheme with almost 11 million hires and more than one million individual users. Londoners... Read more »
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London Underground: Weird quirk that means you might cycle between two stops on the Northern Line

There are some weird rules on the London Underground, like not being drunk (fat chance) or soiling the railway (we hope not). It also turns out standing on the left of an... Read more »