Ride London 3 August 2013
Feeder ride from Swiss Cottage and return
A video to launch a campaign on upgrading the Tavistock Place Cycle Track. Press release is linked at the end of this page. The Tavistock Place cycle track is part a key east-west cycle route through Camden between Islington and Westminster. It consists of a two-way segregated cycle track along the entire length of Tavistock
Work started early April 2013 and will continue until early August
Problems for cyclists at south east corner of Russell Square since the east side became two way (July 2011).
We believe this is the 16th year running for this breakfast. As usual, the event was run jointly by Camden Cyclists and Camden Council. The organisers started to arrive soon after 7:15 am. Paul Davis and Richard Riddle from Camden Council brought the tables and maps and maintenance stands. The morning started with a big shower
The weather forecast had been discouraging and it had rained hard on Saturday afternoon, but in spite of that, plenty of people joined the ride and the rain held off, apart from a shower at lunch time. Paul Braithwaite led off with almost 50 riders from the start at the Town Hall. We were escorted
Dates: consultation 13 May 2013; reply due 5 July 2013.
Officers: Joanna Alker, Simi Shah. CCC member dealing with it John Chamberlain.
Dates: consultation May/June 2013; reply due 5 July 2013.
Officers: Chris Smith, Simi Shah. CCC member dealing with it Angela Hobsbaum. Replied 5 July 2013
From 20mph to Tottenham Court Road: can Camden become the best borough for cycling in London?
How the council is trying to deliver excellent cycling infrastructure, safe roads and a shift from cars to cycling, and the challenges that need to be overcome.