Mark Sutton15 November, 2019 A newly published study of Denmark’s cycling infrastructure and the associated benefits attached to safe cycling has cemented links to improved health, reduced congestion and ever increasing numbers taking to bikes. Pulling data from eight of the key cycle superhighways that are present in the capital region, it was found that… [Read More]

Over 5,000 people responded to the public consultation on improvements to four areas spanning west London from Wood Lane to Notting Hill in May, TfL has announced. A large majority of respondents said the scheme would enable more people to walk and/or cycle in the area, the consultation report released today reveals. Over 70 per… [Read More]

The Royal Parks has released the results of its initial engagement survey on the principles of its draft Movement Strategy, and Londoners have overwhelmingly supported these and the Parks’ intention to begin to reclaim parks from cars, for people, walking and cycling. The Royal Parks are eight iconic and large green spaces scattered across London,… [Read More]

Rebecca Morley There are many benefits of cycling, whether it’s for commuting, as a hobby or sport. The Cycle for Health scheme, now in its fourth year of delivery, aims to boost mental health. More than 1,000 people have now taken part in the referral scheme across West Yorkshire after being prescribed cycling by health… [Read More]

Rebecca Morley Beryl is offering free 30 minutes rides on selected dates, starting on 16th November, with the support of Herefordshire Council. The offer coincides with Hereford’s Christmas shopping season and the free rides will be available on Wednesday evenings (4pm to midnight) for late-night shopping plus all day Saturday and Sunday. The winter promotion… [Read More]

City council passed legislation to invest $1.7bn in road infrastructure over 10 years in move to improve safety Miranda BryantLast modified on Fri 1 Nov 2019 15.47 GMT New York is set to build more than 250 new bike lanes and add 1m sq ft (92,903 sq meters) of pedestrian space in a landmark move… [Read More]

This CNN piece is from a time when I had wrapped up the Winnebiko II adventure, and was embarking on a random speaking tour via a converted school bus. The Computing Across America book was finally published, and I was starting to think about the third bike version (the one that would come to be… [Read More]

2019: 14/11/2019 (at 31:21) Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Brighton. On the panel: James Cleverly, chairman of the Conservative party, Conservative; Clive Lewis, shadow treasury minister, Labour; Alex Phillips MEP, Brexit party; Liz Saville Roberts, leader of Plaid Cymru at Westminster; and former Olympic gold medallist and world record-breaking racing cyclist,… [Read More]

15/11/2019, 11:09 The family of Gitta Scheenhouwer travelled to Melbourne to see 28-year-old Michael Panayides sentenced for causing her death. Panayides was on his way to buy drugs and travelling at twice the speed limit in a stolen Mercedes-Benz when he hit Ms Scheenhouwer, 27. Panayides ran away, before later pleading guilty to culpable driving… [Read More]

15/11/2019, 16:10 You may recall from Wednesday’s live blog the story of Senator Gerard Craughwell, who was challenged to go for a ride around Dublin after posting the above tweet complaining about cyclists. Senator Craughwell said “I might just do that” – and even though he admitted to not having ridden a bike for 50… [Read More]