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
Bigger and more hire bike bays would help
January 20, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Bigger and more hire bike bays would help
Nice to see hire bike parking outside Tufnell Park Playing fields, but bat needs to be much bigger !
January 18, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Nice to see hire bike parking outside Tufnell Park Playing fields, but bat needs to be much bigger !
Cycle racks wrapped for Christmas but which year? Huntley Street outside UCLH Grafton Street wing
January 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Cycle racks wrapped for Christmas but which year? Huntley Street outside UCLH Grafton Street wing
From 12 years ago :
January 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM
From 12 years ago :
There are a few spare (empty) hangers on Station Road N19
The’ve been there for several weeks !
The’ve been there for several weeks !
January 13, 2026 at 11:27 AM
There are a few spare (empty) hangers on Station Road N19
The’ve been there for several weeks !
The’ve been there for several weeks !
For get the fridge or dog.
January 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
For get the fridge or dog.
Where can I leave my bike ?
January 12, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Where can I leave my bike ?
Safety measures ( for non driver toad users) proposed for cars.
January 10, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Safety measures ( for non driver toad users) proposed for cars.
Will the bins or motor vehicles constitute an “unnecessary obstruction” in Camden ?
January 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Will the bins or motor vehicles constitute an “unnecessary obstruction” in Camden ?
That was the reply I got from the AA a few years ago.
January 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
That was the reply I got from the AA a few years ago.
Especially on bin day !
here in Camden (Chetwynd Rd a busy rat run ) where the council use local powers to enable pavement parking, but decided to postpone an LTN consultation.
here in Camden (Chetwynd Rd a busy rat run ) where the council use local powers to enable pavement parking, but decided to postpone an LTN consultation.
January 8, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Especially on bin day !
here in Camden (Chetwynd Rd a busy rat run ) where the council use local powers to enable pavement parking, but decided to postpone an LTN consultation.
here in Camden (Chetwynd Rd a busy rat run ) where the council use local powers to enable pavement parking, but decided to postpone an LTN consultation.
Any link
Seems our government prefer supporting X
Seems our government prefer supporting X
January 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Any link
Seems our government prefer supporting X
Seems our government prefer supporting X
How many surfaces are “cleared” for those using motor vehicles, rather than those choosing to walk or cycle ?
January 3, 2026 at 1:21 PM
How many surfaces are “cleared” for those using motor vehicles, rather than those choosing to walk or cycle ?
In Chicago the hand-cuffs come in useful :)
December 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
In Chicago the hand-cuffs come in useful :)
No photos please ;)
December 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
No photos please ;)
The centre lane divider is a bit optimistic !
December 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The centre lane divider is a bit optimistic !
Yet @rbkc.gov.uk can implement segregation in Notting Hill overnight every August !
December 12, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Yet @rbkc.gov.uk can implement segregation in Notting Hill overnight every August !
search for Chetwynd Rd Camden NW5 ( and surrounding streets) where @camdencouncil.bsky.social enable pavement parking !
Millions of cars a year use this road as a "rat-run", Camden council have postponed making the area a low traffic neighbourhood
Millions of cars a year use this road as a "rat-run", Camden council have postponed making the area a low traffic neighbourhood
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
search for Chetwynd Rd Camden NW5 ( and surrounding streets) where @camdencouncil.bsky.social enable pavement parking !
Millions of cars a year use this road as a "rat-run", Camden council have postponed making the area a low traffic neighbourhood
Millions of cars a year use this road as a "rat-run", Camden council have postponed making the area a low traffic neighbourhood
How many real cycle users have had a seat post snap … me for one !
November 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
How many real cycle users have had a seat post snap … me for one !
Is this the (met) police moto ?
‘hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil ( and do no evil) “ ?
‘hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil ( and do no evil) “ ?
October 31, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Is this the (met) police moto ?
‘hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil ( and do no evil) “ ?
‘hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil ( and do no evil) “ ?