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City of London Cycling Campaign @citylcc.bsky.social · 20h

It's time to put in your suggestions to the Fenchurch St Healthy Streets Plan to improve cycle provision in the area between Fenchurch Street and Lower Thames Street in the City of London.
This early consultation closes Fri 17 October.

www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/str...

A map of the area between Fenchurch Street and Tower Hill in the City of London

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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 6d

🚆 BBC London finds bike theft at train stations has become almost 'decriminalised: bit.ly/4q5WNzk

LCC CEO, Tom Fyans: "Many victims of theft in the capital just stop cycling - if we want to reduce car trips in London and encourage cycling we have to redouble enforcement against cycle theft."

Bike thefts at stations 'decriminalised'

The British Transport Police will not investigate many categories of bicycle theft, the BBC learns.

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 7d

The October edition is out now

Download the pdf edition
newhamvoices.co.uk/download/

Pick up a copy of the newspaper
newhamvoices.co.uk/pick-up-your...

Sign up for our newsletter
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Newham Cyclists @newhamcyclists.uk · 8d

Today we're launching our #GreenwayFlushedAway campaign.
🚽😱 384 days since Thames Water shut Newham's ONLY safe north/south cycleway
❌🤕 4 years of danger, at least 4 injuries—and it'll get worse
🪧💩 Tell Thames: no more closures until they pay for a safe diversion!
newhamcyclists.uk/greenway-flu...

Greenway: Flushed Away! – Newham Cyclists

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Newham Cyclists @newhamcyclists.uk · 8d

Today we're launching our #GreenwayFlushedAway campaign.
🚽😱 384 days since Thames Water shut Newham's ONLY safe north/south cycleway
❌🤕 4 years of danger, at least 4 injuries—and it'll get worse
🪧💩 Tell Thames: no more closures until they pay for a safe diversion!
newhamcyclists.uk/greenway-flu...

Greenway: Flushed Away! – Newham Cyclists

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Newham Cyclists @newhamcyclists.uk · 12d

Yes, this matches what we saw on Wednesday evening - the sharp angle of entry means it's not immediately obvious you can enter. We've asked for signage at the entry to be tweaked. In any case they have told us they expect the works will complete on Monday.

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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 13d

London exclusive: Competition between big money e-bike operators has hit the point where Hackney residents will now get flat fare £1.75 journeys within the borough, with Lime and Voi winning a contract that predicts *up to £93m* in revenue from one borough. www.londoncentric.media/p/lime-bike-...

E-bike fares capped at £1.75 in Hackney — could the rest of London be next?

Exclusive: Lime and Voi win the battle for control of the £93m Hackney rental e-bike market, amid a fierce London-wide battle between deep-pocketed companies vying for control of a booming industry

www.londoncentric.media

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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 13d

YouGov survey of 1,000+ Londoners, post-tube strike said 1/5 cycled during strikes, 1/4 will now cycle more, with ~35% of central & East Londoners embracing cycling. Those areas tend to have more safe cycle routes generally than other areas of London currently.
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo... 1/3

1 in 4 Londoners more likely to cycle after Tube strike

A poll by Lime and YouGov found that 28 per cent of Londoners are more likely to consider cycling in the future due to the disruption

www.standard.co.uk

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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 13d

The LCC Women's Network invites you to a family friendly social ride in central London 🥳

Fun for all ages and abilities🚲🚲🚲

Thanks @forestbike.bsky.social for supporting! 🌲

Sunday 26 October, 12 noon - sign up for your free place 👇

lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...

Women's Network Family Ride - London Cycling Campaign

Supported by Forest, this is a celebratory social ride suitable for families and children hosted by the Women’s Network. We’ll meet near Speakers Corner in Hyde Park beside the cafe, […]

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Newham Cyclists @newhamcyclists.uk · 13d

Silvertown Way? Those blocks on that stretch have been problematic for years - amazingly it’s better than it was(!) but still not great.

Newham Cyclists @newhamcyclists.uk · 14d

We’ve just checked with Newham Council’s head of network and he’s been told by the contractor that the nearside lane should now have been coned off as a temporary track (in both directions apparently). If you could report back next time you pass through that would be great. Thx

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Laura Laker @lauralaker.bsky.social · 16d

Two screenshots of BBC articles about floating bus stops, the picture editors have inadvertently used the same image to illustrate what one is, and what one isn't. The most recent article shows the wrong type, the one that isn't under DfT/TfL review, twice www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 16d

It's been quite a weekend, with 'that big pedestrian trial' (west of centre) and this fantastic, newly-opened route #RoyalDocksCorridor in Newham! Teamwork in action: vision, planning, funding, building to opening and enjoying! @willnorman.co.uk @newhamcouncil.bsky.social @newhamcyclists.uk

Newham Cyclists @newhamcyclists.uk · 19d

What an extraordinary transformation on the #RoyalDocksCorridor! A 4-lane racetrack for cars becomes a street for people. We attended a celebration event today with the project managers, builders, councillors, Mayor of Newham, and @willnorman.co.uk in attendance. Congratulations to all involved! 🎉

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Newham Cyclists @newhamcyclists.uk · 17d

Newham spotted 👀👀👀

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 17d

They aren’t just flower beds!!!

Fascinating peak beneath the surface of one of London’s new Cycleways - you can see the complex drainage system that ensures bike lanes help protect the capital from heavy rain & the effects of climate change.

And don’t they look great when they’re finished? 💚🚲👍

Newham Cyclists @newhamcyclists.uk · 18d

it absolutely is - and it's going to get better!

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 19d

Absolutely brilliant to open the Royal Docks Corridor this morning.

The GLA & Newham teams have transformed this dangerous industrial road into a wonderful new public space - complete with a fab cycle lane, crossings, new lighting, beautiful planting and flood resilience.

Newham Cyclists @newhamcyclists.uk · 19d

What an extraordinary transformation on the #RoyalDocksCorridor! A 4-lane racetrack for cars becomes a street for people. We attended a celebration event today with the project managers, builders, councillors, Mayor of Newham, and @willnorman.co.uk in attendance. Congratulations to all involved! 🎉

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Newham Cyclists @newhamcyclists.uk · 19d

Funnily enough, @jamesasser.bsky.social mentioned today "why should nice things only be in central or west London? Why can't we have nice things in east London?" And now we have west London looking on in envy 😉

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Newham Cyclists @newhamcyclists.uk · 19d

What an extraordinary transformation on the #RoyalDocksCorridor! A 4-lane racetrack for cars becomes a street for people. We attended a celebration event today with the project managers, builders, councillors, Mayor of Newham, and @willnorman.co.uk in attendance. Congratulations to all involved! 🎉

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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 19d

Bianca Dos Santos was crushed by a lorry crossing the notorious Battersea Bridge in August 2023.
Two years later, in sentencing the driver, the presiding judge has said she "contributed to her own death": www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2544526...
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A group of women on pavement on Battersea Bridge in foreground holding up a black banner with white text saying "Make Battersea Bridge safe for cycling" as a large group of cyclists ride past in the road next to them.

Text from LCC's Women's Network reads:
"A 27 year old woman, Bianca dos Santos, was killed cycling over Battersea Bridge in August 2023. This month, the HGV driver who pleaded guilty to causing her death by careless driving was given a suspended sentence and two year ban for failing to check his mirrors and being distracted both by his cab console and a phone call. Yet the presiding judge said dos Santos “contributed to her own death” by riding up the inside of the lorry, as traffic moved forward slowly.
“The Highway Code says clearly that people cycling can pass stationary or slower-moving traffic on the left - dos Santos was cycling legally and sensibly. The issue here is, as is too often the case, not just a distracted driver but the dangerous conditions for cycling on Battersea Bridge. Rather than blame dos Santos, or cyclists, the judge should blame TfL, Kensington & Chelsea and Wandsworth councils for inaction that means thousands of cyclists who use this bridge daily continue to face dangerous conditions.”

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Hackney Cycling Campaign @hackneylcc.bsky.social · 20d

Hackney LCC AGM is next month!
Date: Wednesday 1st October, 7:30pm
Location: Pembury Centre, 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, E8 1FA

We will have guest speakers, and a new committee will be elected!

All welcome, particularly if you are interested in getting more involved in our campaigning.

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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 21d

📅 You've got just 5 (FIVE!) days left to book your place on Urban Hill Climb this year!

With many of you having already booked on, it's shaping up to be another day to remember on Swains' Lane!

✍️ Book on today: bit.ly/44R388Y

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Hackney Cycling Campaign @hackneylcc.bsky.social · 24d

Last chance to fill in the Hoxton LTN consultation TODAY 14 SEPT.

consultation.hackney.gov.uk/streetscene/connecting-hoxton-liveable-neighbourhoods

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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 27d

Great presentation by the LCC Women's Network at the 2025 London Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Conference. Well done Kate! 👏

Reminder: London's Cycleways need to be routed through safe places - eg not parks - to work for everyone 24/7 🚨

lcc.org.uk/news/womens-...

Kate from the LCC Women's Network stands to the right, next to a City of London lectern, speaking to the audience. Behind her are four people on chairs and a screen for the presentation. It is in front of a colourful stained glass window in Guildhall

Four women stand together from the LCC Women's Network at the 2025 Walking Wheeling and Cycling Conference in Guildhall, City of London

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 27d

🚲 Interested in helping run a #BikeBus? Join @londoncycling.bsky.social ride marshalling training!

🗓️ Session 1: Tues 16 Sep, 5–8pm – Skills + route planning
🗓️ Session 2: Fri 19 Sep, 7–9am – Lead a real bike bus!
📍Camden/Kentish Town (TBC)

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London Cycling Campaign

Your voice for a cycling city

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Steve Knattress @cycleoptic.bsky.social · 28d

If those new to cycling need help @londoncycling.bsky.social have a buddy scheme.

lcc.org.uk/groups/cycle...

Cycle Buddies

Sign up for free to receive guidance from a more experienced cyclist. Get help on route planning, road skills and more.

lcc.org.uk

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