Cycling in London has surged above pre-COVID-19 crisis levels, new data has shown, however driving rates are now also “back to normal”. The report, by Centre for London in association with the Policy Institute and the Centre for Urban Science and Progress at King’s College London, found that the length …
Read More »Carnaby launches free bike hub
Carnaby has launched a free bike hub, allowing visitors to the West End to park their bikes while they work, shop or eat. The bike hub has an open-door policy and space for 50 bikes in freshly fitted double-stacked racks. It is on a first come, first served basis, and …
Read More »Plans for ‘major’ new cycleway in southeast London fast-tracked
Plans to overhaul one of southeast London’s “most dangerous” roads and make neighbourhoods between Greenwich and Woolwich safer for people walking and cycling will be brought forward as part of the Streetspace for London plan. TfL will be speeding up work to extend Cycleway 4 in the borough this summer, …
Read More »TfL celebrates ten years of cycle hire in capital
TfL is celebrating a decade of cycle hire in the capital. On 30th July 2010, TfL introduced cycle hire to Londoners with 350 docking stations across eight London boroughs. Today, these numbers have more than doubled: Londoners now have access to 781 docking stations and more than 12,000 bikes, with …
Read More »Rapha opens new pop-up in Canary Wharf
Rapha has opened a new pop-up in Canary Wharf, offering the brand’s latest collections and a schedule of events, curated routes and community activities. Dates: 27th July – 27th September 2020 Address: Canary Wharf, 2 Reuters Plaza, London, E14 5AJ, England Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. Bank …
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Rebecca Morley explores how COVID-19 will impact the way we travel in the UK
Read More »Superstrata Oxford debuts at Selfridges’ new bike shop
Superstrata is debuting its Oxford edition at Selfridges’ new bike shop. Selfridges has branched out to cycling with the opening of its first-ever bike shop inside its Oxford Street flagship. The Bike Shop is the latest concept to take over the department store’s The Corner Shop and will see the …
Read More »Mayor launches online cycle training course for Londoners
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has today launched the first online cycle training course for Londoners to give more people the confidence to start cycling – whether they’re taking it up for the first time or returning to it. The Cycle Skills course, which is available on the TfL …
Read More »Work starts to transform Bishopsgate as part of Mayor of London’s Streetspace plans
TfL will start work this week to transform one of central London’s major thoroughfares into a “less intimidating place” which prioritises walking and cycling. The new traffic restrictions between Shoreditch and London Bridge are a key part of the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and TfL’s Streetspace plans, which will …
Read More »Cycle Show moves to Alexandra Palace alongside London eBike Festival for 2021 event
The Cycle Show is moving to Alexandra Palace alongside the London eBike Festival for a new-look event in 2021. Now celebrating its 19th year, the Cycle Show is returning to London after nine years at the NEC. The London eBike Festival was due to launch in May this year with …
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