Steve Knattress
@cycleoptic.bsky.social
“retired" broadcast technical editor. Islington, North London.
Campaigning for a safer London for cycling and walking.
https://m.youtube.com/@cycleoptic
Everything is possible, somethings just take longer than others !
Opinions my own
Campaigning for a safer London for cycling and walking.
https://m.youtube.com/@cycleoptic
Everything is possible, somethings just take longer than others !
Opinions my own
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Quite normal. To get this 100m from Camden's Parkway, to the park, a route we took after school children on every day, one has to wait at SIX beg-to-cross signalised crossings.
Fun with an impatient gang of 5 year olds.
Fun with an impatient gang of 5 year olds.
January 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Quite normal. To get this 100m from Camden's Parkway, to the park, a route we took after school children on every day, one has to wait at SIX beg-to-cross signalised crossings.
Fun with an impatient gang of 5 year olds.
Fun with an impatient gang of 5 year olds.
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Thoughts with family & friends. 39 year old woman killed cycling, New Cross Road ~8:30pm last night. www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...
Lorry driver "arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving". Info/footage: "call 101 quoting CAD 6839/20Jan"
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Lorry driver "arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving". Info/footage: "call 101 quoting CAD 6839/20Jan"
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Cyclist, 39, dies in horror crash with lorry on major road
The 39-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at the scene
www.mylondon.news
January 21, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Thoughts with family & friends. 39 year old woman killed cycling, New Cross Road ~8:30pm last night. www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...
Lorry driver "arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving". Info/footage: "call 101 quoting CAD 6839/20Jan"
@lewishamcyclists.bsky.social 1/3
Lorry driver "arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving". Info/footage: "call 101 quoting CAD 6839/20Jan"
@lewishamcyclists.bsky.social 1/3
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#Cycleway1 is heaving! But not with bicycles. I can't figure out why that is. Why do you think @willnorman.co.uk @hackneycouncil.bsky.social?
January 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM
#Cycleway1 is heaving! But not with bicycles. I can't figure out why that is. Why do you think @willnorman.co.uk @hackneycouncil.bsky.social?
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The construction of Cycleway 13 along Clerkenwell Road has started in Camden - the plan is that this continues so that it connects up with C13 at Old Street.
January 20, 2026 at 2:21 PM
The construction of Cycleway 13 along Clerkenwell Road has started in Camden - the plan is that this continues so that it connects up with C13 at Old Street.
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Well this recently narrowed and still very inaccessible cycle box on Boleyn Rd seems delightful, safe and fun! Thanks @islington-council.bsky.social @rowchampion.bsky.social @willnorman.co.uk! So near and yet so far. Seems more tinkering is needed. #Cycleway1 @cycleislington.uk
January 21, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Well this recently narrowed and still very inaccessible cycle box on Boleyn Rd seems delightful, safe and fun! Thanks @islington-council.bsky.social @rowchampion.bsky.social @willnorman.co.uk! So near and yet so far. Seems more tinkering is needed. #Cycleway1 @cycleislington.uk
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Complete lack of responsibility and remorse from this callous driver who killed a person, and then drove away. Claimed he though his rear window had been smashed by a tree.
Ridiculous that this was only careless, and that he walked free from court.
road.cc/content/news...
Ridiculous that this was only careless, and that he walked free from court.
road.cc/content/news...
Suspended sentence for motorist who killed cyclist with "careless manoeuvre" before driving off and claiming he thought smashed windscreen was caused by falling tree branch
Timothy Cale reversed into the cyclist's path as the rider was descending, the prosecutor telling the driver his manoeuvre "may have saved him a few seconds but led to a catastrophic collision and the...
road.cc
January 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Complete lack of responsibility and remorse from this callous driver who killed a person, and then drove away. Claimed he though his rear window had been smashed by a tree.
Ridiculous that this was only careless, and that he walked free from court.
road.cc/content/news...
Ridiculous that this was only careless, and that he walked free from court.
road.cc/content/news...
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⚠️ 🚴♀️ Known once as the most dangerous bridge for cycling in London, Lambeth Bridge has undergone a major redesign over the last year, but is it any safer to cycle over?
We went down on Monday morning to check it out and see just what's changed... 👀
We went down on Monday morning to check it out and see just what's changed... 👀
January 21, 2026 at 10:31 AM
⚠️ 🚴♀️ Known once as the most dangerous bridge for cycling in London, Lambeth Bridge has undergone a major redesign over the last year, but is it any safer to cycle over?
We went down on Monday morning to check it out and see just what's changed... 👀
We went down on Monday morning to check it out and see just what's changed... 👀
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Kier Starmer should try giving Trump a participation award. Something gold looking.
January 21, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Kier Starmer should try giving Trump a participation award. Something gold looking.
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"When posh boys get into trouble they sack the servants."
- Dennis Skinner.
- Dennis Skinner.
January 21, 2026 at 12:46 PM
"When posh boys get into trouble they sack the servants."
- Dennis Skinner.
- Dennis Skinner.
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Nigel Farage inadvertently breached MPs' financial rules 17 times, says watchdog
Nigel Farage inadvertently breached MPs' financial rules 17 times, says watchdog
The parliamentary commissioner for standards said Farage had apologised after missing the deadline for registering interests.
www.bbc.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Nigel Farage inadvertently breached MPs' financial rules 17 times, says watchdog
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Have you heard of Palestine, Ursula?
Been in the news a bit over the last few years. 👍
Been in the news a bit over the last few years. 👍
Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
January 18, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Have you heard of Palestine, Ursula?
Been in the news a bit over the last few years. 👍
Been in the news a bit over the last few years. 👍
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🚨The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is now closing on 80,000 signatures!
Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed today!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed today!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
January 21, 2026 at 11:45 AM
🚨The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is now closing on 80,000 signatures!
Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed today!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed today!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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Extraordinary polling from @yougov.co.uk today, showing the @greenparty.org.uk in first place across all working age people
🟢Grn - 20.5%
🔴Lab - 20.3%
⚫Ref - 20.1%
🔵Con - 15.5%
baffling why 60% of pensioners are supporting Con/Ref who will slash public spending that mainly goes to pensioners
🟢Grn - 20.5%
🔴Lab - 20.3%
⚫Ref - 20.1%
🔵Con - 15.5%
baffling why 60% of pensioners are supporting Con/Ref who will slash public spending that mainly goes to pensioners
January 20, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Extraordinary polling from @yougov.co.uk today, showing the @greenparty.org.uk in first place across all working age people
🟢Grn - 20.5%
🔴Lab - 20.3%
⚫Ref - 20.1%
🔵Con - 15.5%
baffling why 60% of pensioners are supporting Con/Ref who will slash public spending that mainly goes to pensioners
🟢Grn - 20.5%
🔴Lab - 20.3%
⚫Ref - 20.1%
🔵Con - 15.5%
baffling why 60% of pensioners are supporting Con/Ref who will slash public spending that mainly goes to pensioners
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Keep Hammersmith Bridge car-free ⛔🚲
There have been rumblings of a move to allow cars back on Hammersmith Bridge, (a terrible idea) - so we need to remind folks just how much support there is to keep it car-free!
👋 Come down to the bridge on Saturday and show support: bit.ly/4b9o6DR
There have been rumblings of a move to allow cars back on Hammersmith Bridge, (a terrible idea) - so we need to remind folks just how much support there is to keep it car-free!
👋 Come down to the bridge on Saturday and show support: bit.ly/4b9o6DR
January 21, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Keep Hammersmith Bridge car-free ⛔🚲
There have been rumblings of a move to allow cars back on Hammersmith Bridge, (a terrible idea) - so we need to remind folks just how much support there is to keep it car-free!
👋 Come down to the bridge on Saturday and show support: bit.ly/4b9o6DR
There have been rumblings of a move to allow cars back on Hammersmith Bridge, (a terrible idea) - so we need to remind folks just how much support there is to keep it car-free!
👋 Come down to the bridge on Saturday and show support: bit.ly/4b9o6DR
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The Tottenham Hale gyratory was "improved" by TfL in 2014 with no thought whatsoever given to how people on bicycles and foot can travel through the area safely and conveniently. And no way to access the dure painted pavement cycle lane as you enter Broad Lane. Truly dismal.
January 21, 2026 at 12:05 PM
The Tottenham Hale gyratory was "improved" by TfL in 2014 with no thought whatsoever given to how people on bicycles and foot can travel through the area safely and conveniently. And no way to access the dure painted pavement cycle lane as you enter Broad Lane. Truly dismal.
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London’s active travel options will be seriously disrupted if Islington Council cuts residents’ access to Lime e-bikes. Urgent action needed @londoncycling.bsky.social
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/lime...
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/lime...
Lime e-bikes: is it the end of the road?
Town Hall chiefs are ‘minded’ not to renew operator’s contract
www.islingtontribune.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:14 PM
London’s active travel options will be seriously disrupted if Islington Council cuts residents’ access to Lime e-bikes. Urgent action needed @londoncycling.bsky.social
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/lime...
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/lime...
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Hey @cycleislington.uk ! Banning Lime e-bikes would inconvenience thousands of Islington residents who use them to cycle trips every day. Urgent action is needed to stop Town Hall chiefs’ ill considered plan. www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/lime...
Lime e-bikes: is it the end of the road?
Town Hall chiefs are ‘minded’ not to renew operator’s contract
www.islingtontribune.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Hey @cycleislington.uk ! Banning Lime e-bikes would inconvenience thousands of Islington residents who use them to cycle trips every day. Urgent action is needed to stop Town Hall chiefs’ ill considered plan. www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/lime...
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@willnorman.co.uk
Please use what influence you have to ensure that Islington does not prevent residents from having access to Lime e-bikes. It would be seriously disruptive to active travel options across inner London www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/lime...
Please use what influence you have to ensure that Islington does not prevent residents from having access to Lime e-bikes. It would be seriously disruptive to active travel options across inner London www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/lime...
Lime e-bikes: is it the end of the road?
Town Hall chiefs are ‘minded’ not to renew operator’s contract
www.islingtontribune.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM
@willnorman.co.uk
Please use what influence you have to ensure that Islington does not prevent residents from having access to Lime e-bikes. It would be seriously disruptive to active travel options across inner London www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/lime...
Please use what influence you have to ensure that Islington does not prevent residents from having access to Lime e-bikes. It would be seriously disruptive to active travel options across inner London www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/lime...
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Elon Musk says Italians should stay in Italy and the Japanese in Japan.
Then why the hell is this White European South African in North America?
Then why the hell is this White European South African in North America?
January 20, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Elon Musk says Italians should stay in Italy and the Japanese in Japan.
Then why the hell is this White European South African in North America?
Then why the hell is this White European South African in North America?
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Forget the 1.5m at 30mph or 2m above nonsense. Keep it simple. Get all four wheels across the line, or get six points and a fine.
Drivers struggle to judge distance, especially at speed. The line is a clear marker.
Drivers struggle to judge distance, especially at speed. The line is a clear marker.
January 19, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Forget the 1.5m at 30mph or 2m above nonsense. Keep it simple. Get all four wheels across the line, or get six points and a fine.
Drivers struggle to judge distance, especially at speed. The line is a clear marker.
Drivers struggle to judge distance, especially at speed. The line is a clear marker.
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Suggested EU response:
- US airbases now represent an armed presence, inside our borders, of a nation that is openly threatening to invade our territory
- Withdraw the threat or we have no choice but to close those bases
- This turns USA from a global power to a regional one, overnight
1/5
- US airbases now represent an armed presence, inside our borders, of a nation that is openly threatening to invade our territory
- Withdraw the threat or we have no choice but to close those bases
- This turns USA from a global power to a regional one, overnight
1/5
January 19, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Suggested EU response:
- US airbases now represent an armed presence, inside our borders, of a nation that is openly threatening to invade our territory
- Withdraw the threat or we have no choice but to close those bases
- This turns USA from a global power to a regional one, overnight
1/5
- US airbases now represent an armed presence, inside our borders, of a nation that is openly threatening to invade our territory
- Withdraw the threat or we have no choice but to close those bases
- This turns USA from a global power to a regional one, overnight
1/5
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Does anyone have a gold Blue Peter badge they're prepared to pass on to avoid war over Greenland?
January 20, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Does anyone have a gold Blue Peter badge they're prepared to pass on to avoid war over Greenland?
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"None of these reforms will make a meaningful difference unless the failed privatised model is confronted head on"
Well said @riveractionuk.bsky.social.
#Privatisation means pumping public money into private hands and getting worse services
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well said @riveractionuk.bsky.social.
#Privatisation means pumping public money into private hands and getting worse services
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
The government says the industry will have
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 7:47 AM
"None of these reforms will make a meaningful difference unless the failed privatised model is confronted head on"
Well said @riveractionuk.bsky.social.
#Privatisation means pumping public money into private hands and getting worse services
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well said @riveractionuk.bsky.social.
#Privatisation means pumping public money into private hands and getting worse services
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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If Labour won’t nationalise water, their “big overhaul” is a con.
Sewage in our rivers. Bills going up. Profits protected.
Public services should be in public hands.
Sewage in our rivers. Bills going up. Profits protected.
Public services should be in public hands.
January 20, 2026 at 9:09 AM
If Labour won’t nationalise water, their “big overhaul” is a con.
Sewage in our rivers. Bills going up. Profits protected.
Public services should be in public hands.
Sewage in our rivers. Bills going up. Profits protected.
Public services should be in public hands.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.