Cycle Islington
@cycleislington.uk
Local LCC group. Join us in a borough where 🚶🏾♀️👨🏽🦽🛴& 🚲 are enabled for everyone; big, small,old, young. Getting greener and safer but still lots of work to do. 👋 islington@lcc.org.uk
Is this still part of The Knowledge ?
Would-be London taxi drivers attending the taximan's school in Kennington embark on a bicycle tour of the city in order to learn "The Knowledge".
1947
1947
February 11, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Is this still part of The Knowledge ?
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In the Netherlands, cycling and public transport aren’t competitors—they’re teammates. Invest in one, and the other gets stronger.
Nowhere is this clearer than at railway stations, where every design decision sharpens the bike infrastructure network and makes the door-to-door journey even smoother.
Nowhere is this clearer than at railway stations, where every design decision sharpens the bike infrastructure network and makes the door-to-door journey even smoother.
February 11, 2026 at 9:19 AM
In the Netherlands, cycling and public transport aren’t competitors—they’re teammates. Invest in one, and the other gets stronger.
Nowhere is this clearer than at railway stations, where every design decision sharpens the bike infrastructure network and makes the door-to-door journey even smoother.
Nowhere is this clearer than at railway stations, where every design decision sharpens the bike infrastructure network and makes the door-to-door journey even smoother.
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Old sign on Albert Bridge:
February 9, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Old sign on Albert Bridge:
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Please get in touch - looks you might have a treasure trove for @londoncycling.bsky.social 50th celebrations !
Start of a rash of 50ths perhaps - I launched a cycling group offshoot of Greenwich Friends of the Earth with a meeting mid-November 1976 but it was just me really, not sure it counts for @greenwichcyclists.bsky.social start date! Have a good celebration in Islington.
February 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Please get in touch - looks you might have a treasure trove for @londoncycling.bsky.social 50th celebrations !
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The @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social
gives his take on what isn't working on Green Lanes for cyclists. A space that isn't bicycle friendly despite its important place in borough's transport infrastructure.
gives his take on what isn't working on Green Lanes for cyclists. A space that isn't bicycle friendly despite its important place in borough's transport infrastructure.
February 8, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social
gives his take on what isn't working on Green Lanes for cyclists. A space that isn't bicycle friendly despite its important place in borough's transport infrastructure.
gives his take on what isn't working on Green Lanes for cyclists. A space that isn't bicycle friendly despite its important place in borough's transport infrastructure.
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Cycling (especially on e-bikes) improves cognitive function & mental well-being of older adults. We need to make streets safe enough for older people to feel able to cycle with more protected bike lanes & low traffic neighbourhoods.
STUDY: “The aim of the current study was to investigate the effect of an outdoor cycling intervention on cognitive function and mental health and well-being in older adults.”
The effect of cycling on cognitive function and well-being in older adults
It has been demonstrated that, on their own, both exercise and stimulation from the environment can improve cognitive function and well-being in older adults. The combined effect of exercising in the ...
journals.plos.org
February 8, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Cycling (especially on e-bikes) improves cognitive function & mental well-being of older adults. We need to make streets safe enough for older people to feel able to cycle with more protected bike lanes & low traffic neighbourhoods.
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Over 8 million ‼️ e-bike hire journeys annually are made in Wandsworth 🚲🎉
We welcome this growing demand for cycling and are pleased the council provides dedicated parking bays in busy town centres. It’s a far more efficient use of kerb space and road space, cutting congestion and pollution 💚
We welcome this growing demand for cycling and are pleased the council provides dedicated parking bays in busy town centres. It’s a far more efficient use of kerb space and road space, cutting congestion and pollution 💚
February 8, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Over 8 million ‼️ e-bike hire journeys annually are made in Wandsworth 🚲🎉
We welcome this growing demand for cycling and are pleased the council provides dedicated parking bays in busy town centres. It’s a far more efficient use of kerb space and road space, cutting congestion and pollution 💚
We welcome this growing demand for cycling and are pleased the council provides dedicated parking bays in busy town centres. It’s a far more efficient use of kerb space and road space, cutting congestion and pollution 💚
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110 drivers arrested in Northamptonshire during the festive drink & drug drive campaign. These weren’t mistakes — they were selfish, criminal choices. Impaired driving kills and devastates families. This culture must end. No drink. No drugs. No excuses.
www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/crime/i...
www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/crime/i...
In court: 13 more drivers face charges after being arrested during drink drive crackdown over Christmas in Northamptonshire
Another 13 drivers have appeared in court to face charges of drink or drug driving during the festive crackdown across Northamptonshire.
www.northamptonchron.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 11:12 AM
110 drivers arrested in Northamptonshire during the festive drink & drug drive campaign. These weren’t mistakes — they were selfish, criminal choices. Impaired driving kills and devastates families. This culture must end. No drink. No drugs. No excuses.
www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/crime/i...
www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/crime/i...
And while you are at it, nab two places on our joint Valentine's Day ride with @camdencyclists.bsky.social.
💐on your bikes ?
☕️🍰 for two ?
🥰🚲 with a friendly group awaits you
lcc.org.uk/events/camde...
💐on your bikes ?
☕️🍰 for two ?
🥰🚲 with a friendly group awaits you
lcc.org.uk/events/camde...
February 7, 2026 at 12:34 PM
And while you are at it, nab two places on our joint Valentine's Day ride with @camdencyclists.bsky.social.
💐on your bikes ?
☕️🍰 for two ?
🥰🚲 with a friendly group awaits you
lcc.org.uk/events/camde...
💐on your bikes ?
☕️🍰 for two ?
🥰🚲 with a friendly group awaits you
lcc.org.uk/events/camde...
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Vigil for cyclist Irene Leardini who was killed in a traffic collision on one of Lewisham's most dangerous roads.
Pictures @tomilyn.bsky.social
@lewishamcyclists.bsky.social
salamandernews.org/irene-should...
Pictures @tomilyn.bsky.social
@lewishamcyclists.bsky.social
salamandernews.org/irene-should...
'Irene should not have lost her life here' - vigil for cyclist at New Cross Road | Salamander News
The community gathered to remember Irene Leardini who was killed in a traffic collision on 20 January, and to call for change along the dangerous road.
salamandernews.org
February 7, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Vigil for cyclist Irene Leardini who was killed in a traffic collision on one of Lewisham's most dangerous roads.
Pictures @tomilyn.bsky.social
@lewishamcyclists.bsky.social
salamandernews.org/irene-should...
Pictures @tomilyn.bsky.social
@lewishamcyclists.bsky.social
salamandernews.org/irene-should...
Isn't there a TfL Strategic Cycling Network somewhere ?
Well, it’s interesting that one of the things that got lost was any ambition to build Cycle Superhighway 5 to Lewisham.
Fewer, better superhighways now seems to wind up as TfL not having plans along their roads, only across them. Which isn’t going to be an acceptable plan.
Fewer, better superhighways now seems to wind up as TfL not having plans along their roads, only across them. Which isn’t going to be an acceptable plan.
February 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Isn't there a TfL Strategic Cycling Network somewhere ?
🛎️ our monthly meeting is on 11 February at 1900 in the Town Hall. On the agenda - 50th birthday plans, local elections and the (lack of) a safe C50 route at Finsbury Park. Come & join in !
PS our Valentine's Day ride with @camdencyclists.bsky.social 👇🏼
lcc.org.uk/events/camde...
PS our Valentine's Day ride with @camdencyclists.bsky.social 👇🏼
lcc.org.uk/events/camde...
February 7, 2026 at 12:15 PM
🛎️ our monthly meeting is on 11 February at 1900 in the Town Hall. On the agenda - 50th birthday plans, local elections and the (lack of) a safe C50 route at Finsbury Park. Come & join in !
PS our Valentine's Day ride with @camdencyclists.bsky.social 👇🏼
lcc.org.uk/events/camde...
PS our Valentine's Day ride with @camdencyclists.bsky.social 👇🏼
lcc.org.uk/events/camde...
LTNs don't cause delays to attendance times
From someone who has the facts
File for future reference
@barnsburylaycockcs.bsky.social
From someone who has the facts
File for future reference
@barnsburylaycockcs.bsky.social
Reminded by Fire plenary this week to dig out the response from former fire commissioner Andy Rowe to a question about LTNs and delay to brigade attendance times.
⏱️ 🚒 Turns out low traffic streets support brigade attendance times.
⏱️ 🚒 Turns out low traffic streets support brigade attendance times.
A very clear response from London Fire Commissioner, Andy Rowe to a question at Fire Plenary last week from Emma Best AM about the impact of LTNs on fire brigade attendance times.
"We genuinely couldn't find any evidence of LTNs doing anything to our overall attendance times".
"We genuinely couldn't find any evidence of LTNs doing anything to our overall attendance times".
February 7, 2026 at 10:46 AM
LTNs don't cause delays to attendance times
From someone who has the facts
File for future reference
@barnsburylaycockcs.bsky.social
From someone who has the facts
File for future reference
@barnsburylaycockcs.bsky.social
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Bollards save lives. End of story.
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
February 7, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Bollards save lives. End of story.
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
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Very moving vigil for Irene Leardini by side of A2 in New Cross Gate tonight. She was cycling here two weeks ago. RIP.
Sad we are still gathering at the side of busy roads asking why nothing has been done to make them safe.
Thanks to all at @lewishamcyclists.bsky.social for organising the vigil.
Sad we are still gathering at the side of busy roads asking why nothing has been done to make them safe.
Thanks to all at @lewishamcyclists.bsky.social for organising the vigil.
February 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Very moving vigil for Irene Leardini by side of A2 in New Cross Gate tonight. She was cycling here two weeks ago. RIP.
Sad we are still gathering at the side of busy roads asking why nothing has been done to make them safe.
Thanks to all at @lewishamcyclists.bsky.social for organising the vigil.
Sad we are still gathering at the side of busy roads asking why nothing has been done to make them safe.
Thanks to all at @lewishamcyclists.bsky.social for organising the vigil.
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Potholes are an inconvenience for everyone, but for people cycling, they can mean serious injury and costly damage. We look at why reporting defects matters, how to do it well, and what to do if a crash is caused by poor road surfaces.
🔗 cyclinguk.org/filling-you-potholes
🔗 cyclinguk.org/filling-you-potholes
February 6, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Potholes are an inconvenience for everyone, but for people cycling, they can mean serious injury and costly damage. We look at why reporting defects matters, how to do it well, and what to do if a crash is caused by poor road surfaces.
🔗 cyclinguk.org/filling-you-potholes
🔗 cyclinguk.org/filling-you-potholes
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😀😍💪 A HUGE thank you for the stellar support on the Bayswater Road consultation 🚴🚴🚴(now closed). The rallying (including more great coverage 👀⬇️) was totally cheering 🎉🙌👏 & testament to the brilliant, inclusive & big-hearted pedalling people, in our fair capital. Happy friday, you wonderful lot! ❤️
Ex-MP's "bonkers" video denouncing cycle lane proposals criticised by residents and campaigners - Cycling News | Bike Reviews | road.cc
A former Member of Parliament’s social media video denouncing plans for better active travel infrastructure has been widely criticised for spreading misinformation and inadvertently showcasing why a s...
road.cc
February 6, 2026 at 7:48 AM
😀😍💪 A HUGE thank you for the stellar support on the Bayswater Road consultation 🚴🚴🚴(now closed). The rallying (including more great coverage 👀⬇️) was totally cheering 🎉🙌👏 & testament to the brilliant, inclusive & big-hearted pedalling people, in our fair capital. Happy friday, you wonderful lot! ❤️
Calling youngsters who want a fun thing to do at half term.
Thanks to the council (not here yet) !
@rowchampion.bsky.social
Clue: 🚲 🚲 🚲
islington.coordinate.cloud/courses/chil...
Thanks to the council (not here yet) !
@rowchampion.bsky.social
Clue: 🚲 🚲 🚲
islington.coordinate.cloud/courses/chil...
Children and Teens’ holiday Bikeability - Islington Bikeability and cycle skills
Half Term - February 2026 Islington Council offers free Bikeability cycle training for children aged 5-17 years old in the school holidays at Highbury Fields (N5) and Spa Fields (EC1R). There are thre...
islington.coordinate.cloud
February 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Calling youngsters who want a fun thing to do at half term.
Thanks to the council (not here yet) !
@rowchampion.bsky.social
Clue: 🚲 🚲 🚲
islington.coordinate.cloud/courses/chil...
Thanks to the council (not here yet) !
@rowchampion.bsky.social
Clue: 🚲 🚲 🚲
islington.coordinate.cloud/courses/chil...
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February 4, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Great news for the #WestHamParkLTN which will now be made permanent after being sent back by the scrutiny committee. The positive effects for everyone have been obvious and we appreciate the efforts made by Councillors and officers throughout the consultation process.
Great news - despite being sent for scrutiny, the West Ham Park low traffic scheme will now be made permanent. Some powerful words from Mayor Fiaz in her introduction 💥
mgov.newham.gov.uk/documents/s1...
mgov.newham.gov.uk/documents/s1...
February 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Great news for the #WestHamParkLTN which will now be made permanent after being sent back by the scrutiny committee. The positive effects for everyone have been obvious and we appreciate the efforts made by Councillors and officers throughout the consultation process.
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Low Traffic Neighborhoods!
Low Traffic Neighborhoods!
All in one mega blog post is a huge resource containing the most popular films, photos, diagrams & links on LTN's.
Bookmark. Share. Link to it. Host a screening. Advocate.
@talyaschwartz.bsky.social @solomonge.bsky.social @openplans.org
Low Traffic Neighborhoods!
All in one mega blog post is a huge resource containing the most popular films, photos, diagrams & links on LTN's.
Bookmark. Share. Link to it. Host a screening. Advocate.
@talyaschwartz.bsky.social @solomonge.bsky.social @openplans.org
London’s Low Traffic Neighborhoods (LTN’s) Ultimate Resource Page — Streetfilms
If you need some enlightenment about Low Traffic Neighborhoods…well you came to the right place! Films! Maps! Photos! Presentations! It’s one-stop LTN shopping!
www.streetfilms.org
February 5, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Low Traffic Neighborhoods!
Low Traffic Neighborhoods!
All in one mega blog post is a huge resource containing the most popular films, photos, diagrams & links on LTN's.
Bookmark. Share. Link to it. Host a screening. Advocate.
@talyaschwartz.bsky.social @solomonge.bsky.social @openplans.org
Low Traffic Neighborhoods!
All in one mega blog post is a huge resource containing the most popular films, photos, diagrams & links on LTN's.
Bookmark. Share. Link to it. Host a screening. Advocate.
@talyaschwartz.bsky.social @solomonge.bsky.social @openplans.org
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As a former delivery rider (on yer bike 1985-6), a good take by @tynetom.bsky.social.
“The tech companies taking your order have quietly profited from a system where it’s physically difficult to compete and earn a fair wage, except by attaching propulsion systems to bikes which aren’t lawful.”
“The tech companies taking your order have quietly profited from a system where it’s physically difficult to compete and earn a fair wage, except by attaching propulsion systems to bikes which aren’t lawful.”
February 4, 2026 at 8:04 AM
As a former delivery rider (on yer bike 1985-6), a good take by @tynetom.bsky.social.
“The tech companies taking your order have quietly profited from a system where it’s physically difficult to compete and earn a fair wage, except by attaching propulsion systems to bikes which aren’t lawful.”
“The tech companies taking your order have quietly profited from a system where it’s physically difficult to compete and earn a fair wage, except by attaching propulsion systems to bikes which aren’t lawful.”