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Conservative Assembly Members Prevent Vote on 20mph for Blackfriars Bridge

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Ok, not strictly a purely Lewisham issue, but I’m betting many of us use this bridge frequently.  I know I do.  And, earlier this month, we urged you to sign the LCC motion calling for the 20 mph limit to be retained.  And, as a Londoner, I’ve always felt that the bridges and the river belong to us all. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always feel like that on our beautiful river… Read More »Conservative Assembly Members Prevent Vote on 20mph for Blackfriars Bridge

RIP Barry Mason

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‘Barry’ shouts Cheryl in an affectionate but exasperated tone. We were in the middle of the Essex countryside on a long pootle and Cheryl is remonstrating with him to slow down. She is faithfully backmarking the ride. Barry could never be put down. That’s what was so good and so frustrating about him. He was uncompromising and unstinting in his campaign efforts. I have never seen anyone who will work… Read More »RIP Barry Mason

LCC fight to keep Blackfriars Bridge at 20mph

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http://lcc.org.uk/articles/show-your-support-for-the-london-assemblys-motion-to-retain-20mph-on-blackfriars With last weeks uplifting mass of cyclists on Blackfriars Bridge, there is a crucial vote on 8th June, with Assembly members voting to put pressure on the mayor to keep the 20mph speed limit on this bridge. With the introduction of a 30mph speed limit I think it will present a dangerous predicament for cyclists so I urge everyone to sign the motion on the LCC website.

Cycletta is coming!

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What’s cycletta, you may ask? Well, it’s a dual venue cycling event and describes itself as the “UK’s best women only bike rides on traffic free roads”. Victoria Pendleton is one of Cycletta’s cycling ambassadors.  Apparently, she will be at both venues, giving tips on, amongst other things, the thing that women cyclists fear most.  Helmet hair. I’m not sure it is the best way to get more women on their bikes.… Read More »Cycletta is coming!

Languid long-distance pootling

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/bike-blog/2011/apr/15/lazy-languid-long-distance-bike-blog I am a big fan of this!

Paris to London April 2011

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Day 1 St Pancras International to Gare du Nord Notre Dame Tour Eiffel Versailles Ten of us met at St Pancras International at 9am on Maundy Thursday, having the previous day delivered our bikes to the station. Out group comprised:Me and Clare, Pat and her 17 year old daughter Becca, Alice and her 13 year old son Alex, Stephen, Mark, Phil and Cate, the adults all being in the 40… Read More »Paris to London April 2011

Fit, flighty and Fifty

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Of course cycling is for everyone, but as this article shows we all need some guidance from time to time, and CTUK are on hand for this: http://www.fiftymagazine.com/article/cycle-yourself-fit

Happy World Book Day!

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This is Carlton Reid’s book on Cycling to Work – looks very inspiring, a bit advertisement heavy but what can one do? http://issuu.com/carltonreid/docs/bike_to_work_book_2011_proof

Mayor of London's Cycling Q & A Session February

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http://thebikeshow.net/mayor-of-londons-cycling-qa-february-2011/ Quite a bit of locally-focussed news, as well as overall London policies which includes Cycle Super Highway and TfL funding programmes. It’s worth a read!

Lewisham Cyclists AGM – Wednesday 16th February

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Dear All Just a reminder that Lewisham Cyclists AGM is happening next Wednesday at Lewisham Town Hall, (Room 3), Catford from 6.30 p.m. We will adjourn to the pub afterwards, probably The Jolly Farmers http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/24/2487/Jolly_Farmers_ex_jordan_/Lewisham . Last year they had a Quiz on and lots of free food, which was very welcome! Hope to see you there!