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Quietway 2 Consultation – Lewisham Cyclists’ response

Overall we welcome and are very supportive of the Q2 developments outlined in the Consultation plans. We are very pleased to see that the project involves significant road closures, junction interventions and public realm improvements which should make the cycling environment much safer and calmer as appropriate to the somewhat more defensive types of cyclists that we hope to encourage to use the route. As a minor criticism of the… Read More »Quietway 2 Consultation – Lewisham Cyclists’ response

Deptford Bridge “Improvements”

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These are the “improvements”.  You can find a clearer, larger map plus further details, here:  https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/roads/a2-deptford-broadway-deptford-bridge-junction The inverted commas in the post heading should hint that all is not well with us since receiving these.  It will be apparent why they have been inserted when you read our response to TfL.  We urge everyone to respond personally to the consultation, say exactly what you think.  It’s important that as many… Read More »Deptford Bridge “Improvements”

Quietway 2: The Lewisham Branch

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Well, the plans for Lewisham’s 3km of Quietway 2 are here, ready for all to view and comment on.  Here It may only be 3km, but it does link Lewisham to a fairly direct route to Waterloo Bridge. A route which will be, once the Quietways improvements are completed, a much safer, quieter and more pleasant ride than the main road alternatives in the area. We’re pleased. But not totally… Read More »Quietway 2: The Lewisham Branch

Agenda for LC Annual General Meeting 7pm 15th October in the Jubilee Room at the St Laurence Centre, Catford.

All are very welcome at the Lewisham Cyclists (LC) Annual General Meeting. Here’s the agenda for this month’s meeting: Lewisham Cyclists Annual General Meeting Wednesday 15th October at 7pm The Jubilee Room at the St Laurence Centre, St Laurence Church, Bromley Rd, SE6 2TS 1) Apologies and Welcome. 2) Talk and Discussion on the ‘Place of cycling as integral to a modern transport policy in London’ led by Mr Christian… Read More »Agenda for LC Annual General Meeting 7pm 15th October in the Jubilee Room at the St Laurence Centre, Catford.

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Two Important AGM’s in October

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Both LCC itself and Lewisham Cyclists’, it’s very own borough group in Lewisham, will be holding their AGM’s this autumn. LCC’s AGM is scheduled for a whole Saturday, the 11th October. Details here This year, the afternoon session includes a campaigners’ awards section as well as the useful workshop session. The campaigners’ awards are designed to give ordinary members the chance to nominate activities and individuals they think are good… Read More »Two Important AGM’s in October

Agenda for LC Monthly Meeting 6.30pm 17th September Lewisham Town Hall

N.B. Experimental change of venue for this month’s meeting All are welcome at the Lewisham Cyclists monthly meeting held on the third Wednesday of each month. These meetings are fairly informal and it’s a good opportunity to hear about the current local campaigns and influence their direction. Here’s the agenda for this month’s meeting: Lewisham Cyclists (LC) Meeting Wednesday 17th September at 6.30pm Lewisham Town Hall, Catford Road, SE6 4RU… Read More »Agenda for LC Monthly Meeting 6.30pm 17th September Lewisham Town Hall

Agenda for LC Monthly Meeting 6.30pm 20th August Catford Constitutional, Catford

All are welcome at the Lewisham Cyclists monthly meeting held on the third Wednesday of each month. These meetings are fairly informal and it’s a good opportunity to hear about the current local campaigns and influence their direction. Here’s the agenda for this month’s meeting: Lewisham Cyclists (LC) Meeting Wednesday 20th August 2014 at 6.30pm Catford Constitutional, Catford Broadway, SE6 4SP 1) Apologies and Welcome 2) Minutes of last meeting… Read More »Agenda for LC Monthly Meeting 6.30pm 20th August Catford Constitutional, Catford

A possible World Record in Prospect

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If you have been on some of our rides over the past year, you may have had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of Sidney and Mary. They are a lovely couple of riders, always smiling, with a great zest for life, energy and sense of fun. The kind of people a ride leader loves to have along, they get on with everyone, and stay cheerful, even if things don’t… Read More »A possible World Record in Prospect

The Quietways are Coming!

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At last, it looks like some tangible progress is being made with the London Quietways scheme.  Those of you that attended our meeting last year at the Town Hall, heard Andrew Gilligan describe these routes as the ones that will encourage new and less experienced cyclists to choose cycling more often. One of the first Quietways approved will be Q2 and it will link Greenwich, Lewisham and Southwark to Waterloo,… Read More »The Quietways are Coming!

Agenda for LC Monthly Meeting 6.30pm 16th July Catford Constitutional, Catford

All are welcome at the Lewisham Cyclists monthly meeting held on the third Wednesday of each month. These meetings are fairly informal and it’s a good opportunity to hear about the current local campaigns and influence their direction. Here’s the agenda for this month’s meeting: Lewisham Cyclists (LC) Meeting Wednesday 16th July 2014 at 6.30pm Catford Constitutional, Catford Broadway, SE6 4SP 1) Apologies and Welcome 2) Minutes of last meeting… Read More »Agenda for LC Monthly Meeting 6.30pm 16th July Catford Constitutional, Catford