Spud on a Bike
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Islington parent. Would like cleaner air and safer streets for all.
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"Zohran Mamdani will be the first mayor of New York City in decades not to own a car"
Will be exciting to see if he can implement his vision to pedestrianize areas in the congestion pricing zone and dedicate entire streets as combo busways + active transportation
Will be exciting to see if he can implement his vision to pedestrianize areas in the congestion pricing zone and dedicate entire streets as combo busways + active transportation
How Mamdani could push a bold redesign of New York's streets
The mayor-elect has articulated a vision for reshaping the city streets. Janette Sadik-Khan, the former commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation under the Bloomberg Administratio...
www.fastcompany.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"Zohran Mamdani will be the first mayor of New York City in decades not to own a car"
Will be exciting to see if he can implement his vision to pedestrianize areas in the congestion pricing zone and dedicate entire streets as combo busways + active transportation
Will be exciting to see if he can implement his vision to pedestrianize areas in the congestion pricing zone and dedicate entire streets as combo busways + active transportation
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Taking a spin on Cycleway 4 with #TheDoodle and #MPoulet.
*Impossible* without the floating bus stops.
*Impossible* without the floating bus stops.
November 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Taking a spin on Cycleway 4 with #TheDoodle and #MPoulet.
*Impossible* without the floating bus stops.
*Impossible* without the floating bus stops.
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Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, is to be a guest on "Have I Got News For You" on Friday November 6th.
October 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, is to be a guest on "Have I Got News For You" on Friday November 6th.
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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...
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@joyridersuk.bsky.social
@fincraig.bsky.social
@beancycling.bsky.social
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
Sign up lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...
and look out for local feeder rides eg lcc.org.uk/events/islin...
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@joyridersuk.bsky.social
@fincraig.bsky.social
@beancycling.bsky.social
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🌞 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...
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@joyridersuk.bsky.social
@fincraig.bsky.social
@beancycling.bsky.social
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
Sign up lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...
and look out for local feeder rides eg lcc.org.uk/events/islin...
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@joyridersuk.bsky.social
@fincraig.bsky.social
@beancycling.bsky.social
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
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Fringe meeting panels "not intended to be interesting debates, but to push a certain policy perspective to MPs at the conference[s]"
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Academic axed from Labour conference panel for criticising energy policy
Sustainability expert was told panellists discussing North Sea oil and gas were meant to ‘agree entirely’ with each other
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Fringe meeting panels "not intended to be interesting debates, but to push a certain policy perspective to MPs at the conference[s]"
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Good on @craigmurrayorg.bsky.social for launching a legal challenge in Scotland against the proscribing of Palestine Action - please do share and support it! www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/202...
Fight the Proscription of Palestine Action - Craig Murray
I have started legal action in Scotland against the UK government over the proscription of Palestine Action, in coordination with Huda Ammori and her team in England. The petition has been accepted by...
www.craigmurray.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Good on @craigmurrayorg.bsky.social for launching a legal challenge in Scotland against the proscribing of Palestine Action - please do share and support it! www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/202...
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It’s pronounced cyclist.
October 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It’s pronounced cyclist.
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“Britain is a nation of neighbours, not strangers — and it’s time we built a politics of hope that reflects that.”
Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.
Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.
October 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
“Britain is a nation of neighbours, not strangers — and it’s time we built a politics of hope that reflects that.”
Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.
Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.
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Se have now set up a petition. Please do sign & share 🙏🏼https://www.change.org/p/transfer-greenwich-foot-tunnel-management-to-transport-for-london
Sign the Petition
Transfer Greenwich Foot Tunnel management to Transport for London
www.change.org
October 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Se have now set up a petition. Please do sign & share 🙏🏼https://www.change.org/p/transfer-greenwich-foot-tunnel-management-to-transport-for-london
"Right wing shit rags"
That's me joined the Greens then.
So refreshing to hear a politician say it like it is for once, keep it up!
That's me joined the Greens then.
So refreshing to hear a politician say it like it is for once, keep it up!
I'm never actually going to need to write another comment piece again am I?
The right wing shit rags are just going to keep recruiting for us.
Folks - want a better country?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The right wing shit rags are just going to keep recruiting for us.
Folks - want a better country?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
"Right wing shit rags"
That's me joined the Greens then.
So refreshing to hear a politician say it like it is for once, keep it up!
That's me joined the Greens then.
So refreshing to hear a politician say it like it is for once, keep it up!
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My e-bike has turned my hilly suburban East Richmond area into a 15-minute neighborhood. Post office, hardware store, 3+ groceries, Kaiser, gym, waterfront all in easy reach for this creaky 74 yo.
October 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
My e-bike has turned my hilly suburban East Richmond area into a 15-minute neighborhood. Post office, hardware store, 3+ groceries, Kaiser, gym, waterfront all in easy reach for this creaky 74 yo.
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“The e-bike lets me keep riding bikes and spend time outside, even though I have this health condition,” she said. “I don’t think that a lot of people realize that e-bikes make things accessible to people with disabilities.” www.berkeleyside.org/2025/10/07/e...
Why electric bikes are everywhere in Berkeley
Residents of all ages and abilities are taking to electric bikes — used for commutes, school drop-offs, grocery trips and joy rides.
www.berkeleyside.org
October 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“The e-bike lets me keep riding bikes and spend time outside, even though I have this health condition,” she said. “I don’t think that a lot of people realize that e-bikes make things accessible to people with disabilities.” www.berkeleyside.org/2025/10/07/e...
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Putting aside how the UK government usually responds to these petitions by simply saying 'no', seeing this hit a million signatures in like a day kinda shows how much people REALLY do not want this.
So yeah, keep signing it. Let's see how high this can go!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
So yeah, keep signing it. Let's see how high this can go!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
petition.parliament.uk
September 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Putting aside how the UK government usually responds to these petitions by simply saying 'no', seeing this hit a million signatures in like a day kinda shows how much people REALLY do not want this.
So yeah, keep signing it. Let's see how high this can go!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
So yeah, keep signing it. Let's see how high this can go!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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NEW for autumn 🍂 NEW for autumn 🍂
Commuter Collective regular rides from north > south of the borough. Join Alice and Jay on Wednesday 24 September and every Wednesday at 0800 near Finsbury Park. Details 👇🏼
cycleislington.uk/2025/commute...
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
Commuter Collective regular rides from north > south of the borough. Join Alice and Jay on Wednesday 24 September and every Wednesday at 0800 near Finsbury Park. Details 👇🏼
cycleislington.uk/2025/commute...
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
Commuter Collective starts 24 September at 0800 – Cycle Islington
cycleislington.uk
September 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
NEW for autumn 🍂 NEW for autumn 🍂
Commuter Collective regular rides from north > south of the borough. Join Alice and Jay on Wednesday 24 September and every Wednesday at 0800 near Finsbury Park. Details 👇🏼
cycleislington.uk/2025/commute...
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
Commuter Collective regular rides from north > south of the borough. Join Alice and Jay on Wednesday 24 September and every Wednesday at 0800 near Finsbury Park. Details 👇🏼
cycleislington.uk/2025/commute...
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
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September 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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The Embankment cycleway (CS3) in London was purposefully built to be wider than was usual in order to future proof it.
Some said it would hardly be used.
Now there’s a decent case for widening it further.
Induced demand is real.
Some said it would hardly be used.
Now there’s a decent case for widening it further.
Induced demand is real.
September 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The Embankment cycleway (CS3) in London was purposefully built to be wider than was usual in order to future proof it.
Some said it would hardly be used.
Now there’s a decent case for widening it further.
Induced demand is real.
Some said it would hardly be used.
Now there’s a decent case for widening it further.
Induced demand is real.
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Bear in mind this video the next time you see people complaining about Lime bikes being strewn across the pavement.
Hard to believe that psychos like this live amongst us. What a pathetic existence.
Hard to believe that psychos like this live amongst us. What a pathetic existence.
September 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Bear in mind this video the next time you see people complaining about Lime bikes being strewn across the pavement.
Hard to believe that psychos like this live amongst us. What a pathetic existence.
Hard to believe that psychos like this live amongst us. What a pathetic existence.
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😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
Letter to Guardian.
Will they publish it?
Letter to Guardian.
Will they publish it?
September 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
Letter to Guardian.
Will they publish it?
Letter to Guardian.
Will they publish it?
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Come and join us for our monthly catch-up and chat on Wednesday 10 September at 1900 in the Town Hall. On the agenda: killer junction update, Cycle Buddies, our 50th in 2026 and forthcoming jaunts. All welcome.
And talking of jaunts - next up 👇🏼
lcc.org.uk/events/islin...
And talking of jaunts - next up 👇🏼
lcc.org.uk/events/islin...
Islington Evening Ride: Friday Sep 12: Greenwich - London Cycling Campaign
J Join Cycle Islington for one of our LED (at own risk, not marshalled) popular social Evening Rides. Remember your good LIGHTS. From Islington Town Hall Fri 12 September, 18:30: […]
lcc.org.uk
September 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Come and join us for our monthly catch-up and chat on Wednesday 10 September at 1900 in the Town Hall. On the agenda: killer junction update, Cycle Buddies, our 50th in 2026 and forthcoming jaunts. All welcome.
And talking of jaunts - next up 👇🏼
lcc.org.uk/events/islin...
And talking of jaunts - next up 👇🏼
lcc.org.uk/events/islin...
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Nigel Farage is the biggest charlatan in British political history.
And here's what his constitutents in Clacton really think:
And here's what his constitutents in Clacton really think:
September 7, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Nigel Farage is the biggest charlatan in British political history.
And here's what his constitutents in Clacton really think:
And here's what his constitutents in Clacton really think:
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The only people who have spoiled the nature of this area were the mindless thugs who came to our homes last evening and created chaos.
I’ve never been scared by the asylum seekers. I’m terrified that the angry mob will return.
So, how do I get *my* country back from them? I’ve genuinely no idea
I’ve never been scared by the asylum seekers. I’m terrified that the angry mob will return.
So, how do I get *my* country back from them? I’ve genuinely no idea
August 16, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The only people who have spoiled the nature of this area were the mindless thugs who came to our homes last evening and created chaos.
I’ve never been scared by the asylum seekers. I’m terrified that the angry mob will return.
So, how do I get *my* country back from them? I’ve genuinely no idea
I’ve never been scared by the asylum seekers. I’m terrified that the angry mob will return.
So, how do I get *my* country back from them? I’ve genuinely no idea
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Cycle tracks are now fully surfaced at Essex Rd crossing.
Markings (including the cycle crossing) + permanent🚦activation still to come...
@marcus-on-a-bike.bsky.social @edmondchuihw.bsky.social @raynoldchow.bsky.social @cycleislington.uk
Markings (including the cycle crossing) + permanent🚦activation still to come...
@marcus-on-a-bike.bsky.social @edmondchuihw.bsky.social @raynoldchow.bsky.social @cycleislington.uk
July 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Cycle tracks are now fully surfaced at Essex Rd crossing.
Markings (including the cycle crossing) + permanent🚦activation still to come...
@marcus-on-a-bike.bsky.social @edmondchuihw.bsky.social @raynoldchow.bsky.social @cycleislington.uk
Markings (including the cycle crossing) + permanent🚦activation still to come...
@marcus-on-a-bike.bsky.social @edmondchuihw.bsky.social @raynoldchow.bsky.social @cycleislington.uk
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Great to see the cycle route option on TfL Go now shows users what percentage of their journey will be on a Cycleway, and where those sections are located.
We’ve also integrated elevation data to be able to show how and where a route climbs and descends.
#LondonLovesCycling
We’ve also integrated elevation data to be able to show how and where a route climbs and descends.
#LondonLovesCycling
July 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Great to see the cycle route option on TfL Go now shows users what percentage of their journey will be on a Cycleway, and where those sections are located.
We’ve also integrated elevation data to be able to show how and where a route climbs and descends.
#LondonLovesCycling
We’ve also integrated elevation data to be able to show how and where a route climbs and descends.
#LondonLovesCycling
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I really cannot overstate how fantastic biking in the AM is for my small person.
After the “get dressed” and “eat your breakfast” and “OMG put your shoes ON” struggles she gets to hop on her bike, take control, and move her body.
She walks into the classroom feeling like a million bucks.
After the “get dressed” and “eat your breakfast” and “OMG put your shoes ON” struggles she gets to hop on her bike, take control, and move her body.
She walks into the classroom feeling like a million bucks.
July 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I really cannot overstate how fantastic biking in the AM is for my small person.
After the “get dressed” and “eat your breakfast” and “OMG put your shoes ON” struggles she gets to hop on her bike, take control, and move her body.
She walks into the classroom feeling like a million bucks.
After the “get dressed” and “eat your breakfast” and “OMG put your shoes ON” struggles she gets to hop on her bike, take control, and move her body.
She walks into the classroom feeling like a million bucks.
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Interesting study around LTNs cutting deaths and injuries, with no impact to outside roads. An effective safety measure.
London’s low-traffic zones ‘cut deaths and injuries by more than a third’
Exclusive: Study also finds no change in number of casualties on roads just outside low-traffic neighbourhoods
www.theguardian.com
July 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Interesting study around LTNs cutting deaths and injuries, with no impact to outside roads. An effective safety measure.