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Camden Cyclists
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The Camden Branch of the London Cycling Campaign
https://camdencyclists.org.uk/
We campaign for safe cycle infrastructure, increasing Active Travel as a mode share, decreasing of carbon emissions in Transport and improving Air Quality.
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Camden Cyclists @camdencyclists.bsky.social · Mar 7
Check out this awesome map of Cycle infrastructure progress in Camden: camdencyclists.org.uk/camden/camde...
Amazing work by our CCC team, do Like & share :-)
Camden Cycling Network growth
This map shows progress in carrying out the proposals in Camden Council’s Cycling Action Plan (updated in 2022 See Appendix A  Figures 4.3 and 4.4). The total segregated cycle network by 2025 under…
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londoncycling.bsky.social
This great video captures the joy of our latest Women's Network ride - with a powerful message from women about what needs to change

Thanks @forestbike.bsky.social for supporting this ride!
cycleoptic.bsky.social Steve Knattress @cycleoptic.bsky.social · 1d
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Women's Network Family Ride 2025
The clocks might have gone back, but, unlike our Freedom After Dark ride, this special jaunt is in daylight !
hosted by the Women's Network.

lcc.org.uk/campaigns/wo...

youtu.be/JCG7DiBAs5E
LCC Women's Family Ride 2025
YouTube video by Steve Knattress
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November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Protected cycle tracks are not just for cyclists, they allow more freedom for those with mobility issues
November 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
camdencyclists.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Active Travel England’s route check tool identifies 16 critical safety issues for walking, wheeling and cycling - with illustrations. It provides links to relevant guidance and key evidence. There is also a route check tool to identify and remove these risks.
November 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
camdencyclists.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Electric vehicles set to pay London Congestion Charge
Electric vehicles will no longer be exempt due to their rising numbers, Transport for London says.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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Cycling towork boosts heart health road.cc/content/news...
Cycling a couple of miles to work enough to boost heart health by as much as 30%, new study finds
Researchers suggest short cycle commutes "sufficient to transform fitness and cut carbon emissions", with as little as 4km rides to work seeing major health benefits
road.cc
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
camdencyclists.bsky.social
Not entirely cycling related but if you live or work in any of these Camden areas you may be interested in these public realm improvement consultations:
- Euston Area
- Holbon
- Bloomsbury
camden.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s1...
holbornln.commonplace.is/en-GB/propos...
bloomsburyvision.commonplace.is
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Good for You, Green for London
2010
Artist: Rachel Lillie
Poster illustration promoting cycling featuring a bunch of people, all in red, riding bikes on a leaf. Some of London's noteworthy sites are pictured on the leaf, too.
October 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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London's cycleway #C6 #CS6 blocked on the City's Farringdon Street by Ludgate Circus thanks to #Cadent gas works, approved by #TfL.

NB: cyclists must merge with motor traffic and rejoin cycle track past the works;
SB: cyclists must cross the motorised traffic lanes, and somehow cross Ludgate Circus
Signage for Cadent's gas works in Farringdon Street: > electronic display just north of Blackfriars Bridge "maj[or] gas works cycle lane closed N/B at Ludgate Circus > Cadent works notice with permit number, just north of Ludgate Circus > map showing site of works just north of the Ludgate Circus junction North bound cycle track: > picture taken from the C6 cycle track looking north across Ludgate Circus, with "cycle lane closed ahead" signs, and the cycle track visibly blocked north of the junction > picture taken in Ludgate Circus showing the C6 cycle track blocked > map showing northbound route for folk cycling across Ludgate Circus - cyclists in green merge with motorised traffic in red and turn left after the works to rejoin the C6 track C6 cycle track looking south from Farringdon Street > cycle track is blocked by the gas works with a "cycle lane closed" sign - no other advice provided; > southbound on the motorised traffic lane: a red "ahead" sign with a bicycle > map showing the junction with motorised traffic flows north/south in red lines. Somehow, folk cycling on the green line are expected to leave the C6 cycle track, cross the motorised lanes, cycle south across the junction and somehow rejoin the C6 cycle track ... but how?
October 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
camdencyclists.bsky.social
Exciting news 🤗 Camden could get it's first 'cyclops' (Dutch style junction)
youtu.be/8udnIiMDPxQ
Such innovation for cycle safety will be hard won though, so do please take time to express your support in the survey:
consultations.wearecamden.org/supporting-c...
Happy Friday everyone.
York Way, Agar Grove and Brewery Road | Camden Council Healthy Junction consultation
YouTube video by CamdenCouncil
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October 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Got a minute? Watch and listen ... and consider a direct reeskee. 💙 My colleague documented our bike buses yesterday and pulled together this beautiful compilation. Let's take back the internet with goodness
October 24, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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🌞 weather gods are currently behaving for Sunday's Family ride !
Sign up lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...
and look out for local feeder rides eg lcc.org.uk/events/islin...

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@cyclinguk.bsky.social
Weather for Sunday showing some sun, no wind and no rain
October 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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www.cyclinguk.org/masterclass-...
Please re-tweet to reach as many Lime users as possible.
Kudos to Cycling UK.
A new city cycle training guide brought to you by Cycling UK and Lime
We believe everyone deserves to enjoy the freedom of city cycling safely and with confidence
www.cyclinguk.org
October 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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When the London tube strike hit from Sunday 7th to Thursday 11th September, Camden kept moving in style. As trains paused, thousands of residents and visitors hopped on their bikes to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and freedom!
Camden cycles through the Tube strike
Cycle journeys in Camden rose 65% during September’s tube strike
camdencyclists.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Our monthly CCC meeting will run from 7:30-9:00 pm on Monday 20/10. It will be held online.

Anyone interested in cycling in Camden is welcome to join us.
camdencyclists.org.uk/events/membe...

Our main discussion will be to agree on the approach to campaigning for next year’s council elections.
October 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to suggest improvements to cycle infrastructure in Westminster: sts.commonplace.is/en-GB/map/tr...
October 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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I had to look up what a sharrow was, and that just seems very confusing. A bicycle symbol should mean a cycle lane, nothing else. Cyclists shouldn’t need a symbol to tell them to take the lane where needed—the UK Highway Code rule 72 specifically advises it in most cases.

www.gov.uk/guidance/the...
UK Highway Code rule 72. Road positioning. When riding on the roads, there are two basic road positions you should adopt, depending on the situation. 1) Ride in the centre of your lane, to make yourself as clearly visible as possible, in the following situations: • on quiet roads or streets - if a faster vehicle comes up behind you, move to the left to enable them to overtake, if you can do so safely • in slower-moving traffic - when the traffic around you starts to flow more freely, move over to the left if you can do so safely so that faster vehicles behind you can overtake • at the approach to junctions or road narrowings where it would be unsafe for drivers to overtake you 2) When riding on busy roads, with vehicles moving faster than you, allow them to overtake where it is safe to do so whilst keeping at least 0.5 metres away, and further where it is safer, from the kerb edge. Remember that traffic on most dual carriageways moves quickly. Take extra care crossing slip roads.
October 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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ibikelondon.bsky.social
Halloweeny Ride 2025! Sat 1st Nov - 3pm👻

Got your costume yet?! Dig out those white sheets & pumpkins & join this bike ride😉 🚴‍♀️

Get your free tickets here: buff.ly/4US8icc

Photo by Joshuer at unsplash.com

#halloween2025 #ghosts #northlondon #ibikelondon #cycling #freelondon #cycling community
October 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
camdencyclists.bsky.social
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
Row breaks out over £1.5m cycle lane that would be safe alternative to Oxford Street
Tory councillors want Westminster council to pause cycleway through Marylebone until impact of mayor’s traffic ban becomes clear
www.standard.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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Check out the London Clarion Cycle Club website for a full schedule of upcoming rides published throughout the year! 🚴‍♂️✨ #Cycling #London www.londonclarion.org.uk/copy-of-ride...
Club Rides and Events | London Clarion Cycle Club
London Clarion Cycle Club rides and events including social rides, cycle touring, weekends away and more!
www.londonclarion.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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So some links then. My brand new Ham and High piece is here: … 6/8

www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2550209...
'Children love to ride bikes - we need more safe places for them to do so'
Cycling campaigner Carla Francome has seen how much children want a safe place to cycle in Haringey.
www.hamhigh.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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PLA Gears Fail To Fail In 3D Printed Bicycle Drivetrain
Anyone who has ever snapped a chain or a crank knows how much torque a bicycle’s power train has to absorb on a daily basis; it’s really more than one might naively expect. For that rea…
hackaday.com
October 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
camdencyclists.bsky.social
Great news for Camden. Albany Street cycle lanes have been approved :-) See Designs here: camden.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s1...
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October 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Brighton Bimble – finally done!

So, you're based in, or near London, and you're looking for a great, ready-made, two or three day cycling adventure? Oh, then I have really good news for you!
Brighton Bimble – finally done!
So, you're based in, or near London, and you're looking for a great, ready-made, two or three day cycling adventure? Oh, then I have really good news for you!
www.willcycle.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Check out the photos from this community ride: camdencyclists.org.uk/2025/10/dart...
People want to see the bike lane between navigator square and whittington hospital cleared of constantly parked cars. Due to parked cars cyclist currently can’t use the lane and have to swerve into the road.
Dartmouth Park Autumn Ride
A community bike ride around Dartmouth Park to celebrate the Autumn by Anke Boehme
camdencyclists.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Cycle to School Week 2025 takes place from Monday 13 October to Friday 17 October 2025. It is an annual event organised by the Bikeability Trust, which encourages children, families, and schools to cycle to school for healthier, more active journeys.
www.bikeability.org.uk/cycletoschoo...
Cycle to School Week - Bikeability
Could you use pedal power to get to school? Find out more about Cycle to School Week and how you can get involved.
www.bikeability.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM