Havering Cyclists
@cyclehavering.bsky.social
Working for safer cycling in the London Borough of Havering
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It’s just a week to go before Isabelle presents her talk, “Ensuring that Freedom to Cycle is Accessible to All,” as part of a Europe-wide series of online discussions on cycling and active mobility, with a focus on making cycling accessible for everyone.
October 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It’s just a week to go before Isabelle presents her talk, “Ensuring that Freedom to Cycle is Accessible to All,” as part of a Europe-wide series of online discussions on cycling and active mobility, with a focus on making cycling accessible for everyone.
As the clocks go back, please remember to plan for your bike lights to be ready for service tomorrow evening.
As always, our thoughts on the wider topic of bike lights are here: www.haveringcyclists.org/our-guide-to...
As always, our thoughts on the wider topic of bike lights are here: www.haveringcyclists.org/our-guide-to...
Our Guide to Bike Lights
I can remember as a child riding out on my bike after dark where there were decent street lights, with my young eyes I could see pretty much like it was daylight and to be honest, I did not underst…
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October 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
As the clocks go back, please remember to plan for your bike lights to be ready for service tomorrow evening.
As always, our thoughts on the wider topic of bike lights are here: www.haveringcyclists.org/our-guide-to...
As always, our thoughts on the wider topic of bike lights are here: www.haveringcyclists.org/our-guide-to...
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Cardiff is the first UK city to approve higher parking charges for larger, more-polluting vehicles like SUVs.
SUVs make up over 60% of new cars sold in the UK, but are 14% more likely to kill a pedestrian or cyclist and 77% more likely to kill a child.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
SUVs make up over 60% of new cars sold in the UK, but are 14% more likely to kill a pedestrian or cyclist and 77% more likely to kill a child.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Plans for parking premium on SUVs and diesel cars in Cardiff given the go-ahead
Cardiff Council's cabinet members approved plans that will see parking in the city overhauled and a new surcharge brought in for larger and more polluting vehicles
www.walesonline.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Cardiff is the first UK city to approve higher parking charges for larger, more-polluting vehicles like SUVs.
SUVs make up over 60% of new cars sold in the UK, but are 14% more likely to kill a pedestrian or cyclist and 77% more likely to kill a child.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
SUVs make up over 60% of new cars sold in the UK, but are 14% more likely to kill a pedestrian or cyclist and 77% more likely to kill a child.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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So you are starting a family and settling down. Would you move to an area with 20mph limits that gave your children safer streets, lower noise and opportunities to walk or cycle to school, or demand that you drive at speeds that are not survivable for vulnerable road users.
October 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
So you are starting a family and settling down. Would you move to an area with 20mph limits that gave your children safer streets, lower noise and opportunities to walk or cycle to school, or demand that you drive at speeds that are not survivable for vulnerable road users.
Bike Buses can transform the school run.
Find out more about setting one up here:
www.bikeability.org.uk/go-cycling/g...
Find out more about setting one up here:
www.bikeability.org.uk/go-cycling/g...
Bike Bus
Discover the Bikeability Trust’s Bike Bus Leader Guide — free resources, tips, and training to help communities safely run supervised cycling groups for children. Start your bike bus today!
www.bikeability.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Bike Buses can transform the school run.
Find out more about setting one up here:
www.bikeability.org.uk/go-cycling/g...
Find out more about setting one up here:
www.bikeability.org.uk/go-cycling/g...
Free Family Bike Ride on Sunday 26th October.
Why not make use of the extra hour from the clocks going back to go out on a lovely bike ride?
Those nice people at Cycle Confident are leading this family ride from Upminster Park starting at 10.30am.
www.cycleconfident.com/events/6fdc1...
Why not make use of the extra hour from the clocks going back to go out on a lovely bike ride?
Those nice people at Cycle Confident are leading this family ride from Upminster Park starting at 10.30am.
www.cycleconfident.com/events/6fdc1...
October 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Free Family Bike Ride on Sunday 26th October.
Why not make use of the extra hour from the clocks going back to go out on a lovely bike ride?
Those nice people at Cycle Confident are leading this family ride from Upminster Park starting at 10.30am.
www.cycleconfident.com/events/6fdc1...
Why not make use of the extra hour from the clocks going back to go out on a lovely bike ride?
Those nice people at Cycle Confident are leading this family ride from Upminster Park starting at 10.30am.
www.cycleconfident.com/events/6fdc1...
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Great to hear that the number of recorded injuries from collisions on Kingston's roads has reduced by around 18% as the borough has introduced a 20mph speed limit share.google/ExdQBkfYt1nk...
Full list of 18 south London roads facing a 20mph speed limit crackdown
A new report by Kingston Council said the authority aims to improve road safety
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October 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Great to hear that the number of recorded injuries from collisions on Kingston's roads has reduced by around 18% as the borough has introduced a 20mph speed limit share.google/ExdQBkfYt1nk...
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Our campaign to improve walking on Mill Road made the front page of the Cambridge Independent!
Camcycle, Cambridge Living Streets, Mill Road For People & Cambs Families for Sustainable Travel are calling for the county council to invest in the street.
Sign the petition: tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
Camcycle, Cambridge Living Streets, Mill Road For People & Cambs Families for Sustainable Travel are calling for the county council to invest in the street.
Sign the petition: tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
October 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Our campaign to improve walking on Mill Road made the front page of the Cambridge Independent!
Camcycle, Cambridge Living Streets, Mill Road For People & Cambs Families for Sustainable Travel are calling for the county council to invest in the street.
Sign the petition: tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
Camcycle, Cambridge Living Streets, Mill Road For People & Cambs Families for Sustainable Travel are calling for the county council to invest in the street.
Sign the petition: tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
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A fantastic evening yesterday - women coming together to discuss tackling London's cycling gender gap 🚲 🚲
This was the first time the LCC Women's Network has convened its associate member organisations. Watch out London, and watch this space... 👀
This was the first time the LCC Women's Network has convened its associate member organisations. Watch out London, and watch this space... 👀
October 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A fantastic evening yesterday - women coming together to discuss tackling London's cycling gender gap 🚲 🚲
This was the first time the LCC Women's Network has convened its associate member organisations. Watch out London, and watch this space... 👀
This was the first time the LCC Women's Network has convened its associate member organisations. Watch out London, and watch this space... 👀
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In Wales, Cornwall, Edinburgh, London and so many places when most 30mph roads were changed to 20mph, people injured or killed by motor vehicles reduced by 20%+. With minimal change to journey times and £2bn saving in insurance costs it's a huge win. bit.ly/4gIBPlJ
October 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
In Wales, Cornwall, Edinburgh, London and so many places when most 30mph roads were changed to 20mph, people injured or killed by motor vehicles reduced by 20%+. With minimal change to journey times and £2bn saving in insurance costs it's a huge win. bit.ly/4gIBPlJ
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I think it's always interesting to reframe stats to the cost of NOT doing the thing.
In Wales, Cornwall, Edinburgh, London and so many places when most 30mph roads were changed to 20mph, people injured or killed by motor vehicles reduced by 20%+. With minimal change to journey times and £2bn saving in insurance costs it's a huge win. bit.ly/4gIBPlJ
October 11, 2025 at 6:21 AM
I think it's always interesting to reframe stats to the cost of NOT doing the thing.
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The council's director's decision comments that an exemption to the banned turn can be considered - that's not an actual decision.
On the good news front, there is apparently a cycle track scheme between Upper Brentwood Road and the Ring Road being designed - this could be transformational!
5/6
On the good news front, there is apparently a cycle track scheme between Upper Brentwood Road and the Ring Road being designed - this could be transformational!
5/6
October 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The council's director's decision comments that an exemption to the banned turn can be considered - that's not an actual decision.
On the good news front, there is apparently a cycle track scheme between Upper Brentwood Road and the Ring Road being designed - this could be transformational!
5/6
On the good news front, there is apparently a cycle track scheme between Upper Brentwood Road and the Ring Road being designed - this could be transformational!
5/6
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*** Council Decision ***
The proposed zebra crossing on Pettits Lane by Main Road and the banned right turn into Errol Road has been approved.
With our friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social we objected to the proposals.
1/6
democracy.havering.gov.uk/ieDecisionDe...
The proposed zebra crossing on Pettits Lane by Main Road and the banned right turn into Errol Road has been approved.
With our friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social we objected to the proposals.
1/6
democracy.havering.gov.uk/ieDecisionDe...
Decision - Main Road / Pettits Lane South / Erroll Road Junction- Casualty Reduction and Pedestrian Crossing Facilities Scheme - Proposed Safety Improvements | London Borough of Havering
democracy.havering.gov.uk
October 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
*** Council Decision ***
The proposed zebra crossing on Pettits Lane by Main Road and the banned right turn into Errol Road has been approved.
With our friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social we objected to the proposals.
1/6
democracy.havering.gov.uk/ieDecisionDe...
The proposed zebra crossing on Pettits Lane by Main Road and the banned right turn into Errol Road has been approved.
With our friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social we objected to the proposals.
1/6
democracy.havering.gov.uk/ieDecisionDe...
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It’s the first day of #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth 🚶🌍
We have lots of family-friendly activities to keep kids busy including our #AutumnStreetSafari to add adventure to your autumn walks 👉 https://bit.ly/481SJto
We have lots of family-friendly activities to keep kids busy including our #AutumnStreetSafari to add adventure to your autumn walks 👉 https://bit.ly/481SJto
October 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
It’s the first day of #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth 🚶🌍
We have lots of family-friendly activities to keep kids busy including our #AutumnStreetSafari to add adventure to your autumn walks 👉 https://bit.ly/481SJto
We have lots of family-friendly activities to keep kids busy including our #AutumnStreetSafari to add adventure to your autumn walks 👉 https://bit.ly/481SJto
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If you work in roads and highways, the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund provides a number of grants for:
◾️research, education & roadside improvement projects that promote advances in road-related UK transport policy, design, management & practice.
◾️individuals to pursue relevant professional qualifications
◾️research, education & roadside improvement projects that promote advances in road-related UK transport policy, design, management & practice.
◾️individuals to pursue relevant professional qualifications
October 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
If you work in roads and highways, the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund provides a number of grants for:
◾️research, education & roadside improvement projects that promote advances in road-related UK transport policy, design, management & practice.
◾️individuals to pursue relevant professional qualifications
◾️research, education & roadside improvement projects that promote advances in road-related UK transport policy, design, management & practice.
◾️individuals to pursue relevant professional qualifications
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Drumroll please! 🥁
We are now Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 🚶♀️ 👩🦽 🚴♀️
For our health our wellbeing and our world 🌍
#HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature #Community #ConnectingCommunities
We are now Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 🚶♀️ 👩🦽 🚴♀️
For our health our wellbeing and our world 🌍
#HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature #Community #ConnectingCommunities
September 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Drumroll please! 🥁
We are now Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 🚶♀️ 👩🦽 🚴♀️
For our health our wellbeing and our world 🌍
#HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature #Community #ConnectingCommunities
We are now Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 🚶♀️ 👩🦽 🚴♀️
For our health our wellbeing and our world 🌍
#HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature #Community #ConnectingCommunities
We are lucky enough to still have 3 bike shops left in Havering so this is just a reminder that if we want our precious local bike shops to be there when we need them, we have to use them.
As always, our list of shops is shown here on our website: www.haveringcyclists.org/cycle-shops-...
As always, our list of shops is shown here on our website: www.haveringcyclists.org/cycle-shops-...
September 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We are lucky enough to still have 3 bike shops left in Havering so this is just a reminder that if we want our precious local bike shops to be there when we need them, we have to use them.
As always, our list of shops is shown here on our website: www.haveringcyclists.org/cycle-shops-...
As always, our list of shops is shown here on our website: www.haveringcyclists.org/cycle-shops-...
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Camden urban Hill Climb (before the sheep bit)
September 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Camden urban Hill Climb (before the sheep bit)
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Welsh people and government at national and local level should be very proud of their record in reducing urban/village road injuries and fatalities by 25% in the last 2 years by implementing the national default 20mph limit. Well done Wales, saving life and lives. bit.ly/4ppl030
September 27, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Welsh people and government at national and local level should be very proud of their record in reducing urban/village road injuries and fatalities by 25% in the last 2 years by implementing the national default 20mph limit. Well done Wales, saving life and lives. bit.ly/4ppl030
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📅 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
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
September 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
📅 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
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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Sustrans dot org uk now redirecting to www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk and logo now also revealed. Story from start of the month: www.forbes.com/sites/carlto... Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is quite the word salad.
September 25, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Sustrans dot org uk now redirecting to www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk and logo now also revealed. Story from start of the month: www.forbes.com/sites/carlto... Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is quite the word salad.
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🚲 🌳 🍂 Family pootle in central London's parks
🗓️ Sunday 26 October
⏰ 1200
📝organised and led by @londoncycling.bsky.social Women's Network & @joyridersuk.bsky.social.
Get your 👕
freedom-to-ride.teemill.com/collection/w...
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🚲 🌳 🍂 Family pootle in central London's parks
🗓️ Sunday 26 October
⏰ 1200
📝organised and led by @londoncycling.bsky.social Women's Network & @joyridersuk.bsky.social.
Get your 👕
freedom-to-ride.teemill.com/collection/w...
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 […]
lcc.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
👀
🚲 🌳 🍂 Family pootle in central London's parks
🗓️ Sunday 26 October
⏰ 1200
📝organised and led by @londoncycling.bsky.social Women's Network & @joyridersuk.bsky.social.
Get your 👕
freedom-to-ride.teemill.com/collection/w...
lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...
🚲 🌳 🍂 Family pootle in central London's parks
🗓️ Sunday 26 October
⏰ 1200
📝organised and led by @londoncycling.bsky.social Women's Network & @joyridersuk.bsky.social.
Get your 👕
freedom-to-ride.teemill.com/collection/w...
lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...
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After a few years of very little, there are now many healthy streets schemes under construction in inner London, such as:
- St Paul’s Gyratory
- Lambeth Br (pic 1)
- C43
- Nine Elms Ln
- Queenstown Rd
- St John’s St LTN (pic 2)
- Keeley St (pic 3)
- Adeline Pl
- Concert Hall App
- Battersea Br north
- St Paul’s Gyratory
- Lambeth Br (pic 1)
- C43
- Nine Elms Ln
- Queenstown Rd
- St John’s St LTN (pic 2)
- Keeley St (pic 3)
- Adeline Pl
- Concert Hall App
- Battersea Br north
September 26, 2025 at 8:56 AM
After a few years of very little, there are now many healthy streets schemes under construction in inner London, such as:
- St Paul’s Gyratory
- Lambeth Br (pic 1)
- C43
- Nine Elms Ln
- Queenstown Rd
- St John’s St LTN (pic 2)
- Keeley St (pic 3)
- Adeline Pl
- Concert Hall App
- Battersea Br north
- St Paul’s Gyratory
- Lambeth Br (pic 1)
- C43
- Nine Elms Ln
- Queenstown Rd
- St John’s St LTN (pic 2)
- Keeley St (pic 3)
- Adeline Pl
- Concert Hall App
- Battersea Br north
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2024 GB Road Casualties Report shows that "speed" was the largest Road Safety Factor in fatal collisions at 59%. Another reason why we are calling for 20mph as an urban/village norm to save 15,000 casualties annually. bit.ly/4gIBPlJ
September 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
2024 GB Road Casualties Report shows that "speed" was the largest Road Safety Factor in fatal collisions at 59%. Another reason why we are calling for 20mph as an urban/village norm to save 15,000 casualties annually. bit.ly/4gIBPlJ