How long have you been cycling? Off and on for the last ten years – mostly off. I had a city bike in Hoboken, NJ to get to and from the underground but sadly it was destroyed in Hurricane Sandy. Years later I am now cycling for the first time in the UK and London – I just bought my current bike a short while ago. I am guessing it is about 10-12 years… Read More »Cyclist of the Week June 26th 2020
So many people cycling in Lewisham. The more of you we meet, the more it’s apparent just how versatile a way to get around a cycle can be. We are going to feature a ”Cyclist of the Week” to illustrate what a diverse cycling borough we live in! Week 1: Rosemin I grew up in Uganda, about 11 cousins would share a bike with as many of us getting on… Read More »Cyclist of the Week
Hello everyone. We have all been really excited to see so many more folk start cycling out there. And the membership of this group has expanded very quickly, reflecting this. We thought a Q&A session online might be a way we can reach out to our new members, given our usual ways to do this (our rides and bike maintenance sessions) are on hold. So, we have set up a… Read More »New Members Q&A Wednesday 24th June 7pm to 8pm
Wednesday June 17th 6.30pm to 8pm https://meet.google.com/mhk-mies-vnk Join by phone +44 20 3957 2141 PIN: 768 863 044# For Google Meet: On your computer you will need to use a modern browser i.e. Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge (not Internet Explorer). For simplicity this is the recommended connection option. On your mobile device (iPad, iPhone or Android tablet or Android phone) you should install the ‘Google Hangouts Meet’ app and… Read More »Lewisham Cyclists June eMeeting connection details
https://lewishamcyclists.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Agenda-20200617.pdf
At the beginning of June we received a very positive response to our letter to the Lewisham Mayor regarding the construction of a permanent bi-directional cycle lane on Deptford Church Street (part of the proposed Lewisham Spine via the A21) after the completion of the Thames Tideway works in 2021. This proposal was strongly supported by a number of other local Community Groups. The recent response from the Lewisham Mayor… Read More »Deptford Church St protected cycle lane – construction post 2021
Wed 20 May 2020 6:30pm – 8pm United Kingdom Time https://meet.google.com/mkw-gddb-woq Join by phone +44 20 3937 3866 PIN: 640 929 801# For Google Meet: On your computer you will need to use a modern browser i.e. Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge (not Internet Explorer). For simplicity this is the recommended connection option. On your mobile device (iPad, iPhone or Android tablet or Android phone) you should install the ‘Google… Read More »Lewisham Cyclists May eMeeting connection details
https://lewishamcyclists.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Agenda-20200520.pdf
As per our last post we have now collated ideas on a wide range of schemes to encourage and facilitate active travel modes in Lewisham during the Covid epidemic, plus providing more space for social distancing while cycling and walking. We have recently sent these ideas over to Lewisham Council to incorporate into their plans. These ideas fall into these main categories Immediate implementation of two planned Healthy Neighbourhood trials.… Read More »Lewisham Cyclists’ Covid response suggested schemes
As the lockdown begins to ease, already we can what the effects of Covid-19 on London’s transport system going forward might mean. Drastically reduced capacity on public transport, which even those of us who have to work, are asked not to use. And, TfL and our local authorities know that they must act now to ensure that the city’s streets are as safe as possible for as many people as… Read More »Lewisham Council’s Covid Response