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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 18h

Great to see so many @londonygs.bsky.social at City Hall today for Beyond the Ballot with @makevotesmatter.bsky.social

A line up of young greens with Caroline Russell in the Chamber at City Hall.

Caroline speaking at the event looking rather resolute against a purple lit background with white text “London Assembly 25”

Caroline listening to Vikram Jain wearing a white shirt in a crowded space.

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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · 1d

Expensive luxury or cheap alternative to the car?
E cargo bikes are cheaper to buy and to run than cars but a very expensive addition (up front cost) to a household already running a car.
We need to seriously consider how to support the rapid proliferation of such alternative modes of transport.

J.G. Bollard @jamesnonchalant.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine ecargo bikes in every workplace, that would drastically accelerate the normalisation of cycling. Get people out of vans. Make cycling practical and boring. share.google/8OBemqXLvIMF...

E-cargo bikes could be the key to winning over cycling sceptics, says study | BikeRadar

Researchers gave 49 UK families an electric cargo bike for a month, and found they were used to replace cars for many journeys, with riders reporting greater tolerance by drivers

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Real Gaz on a proper bike: [email protected] @gazza-d.bsky.social · 1d

My 5 top tips are:
1. Fit mudguards and mudflaps.
2. Keep it clean. A regular soapy wash is great
3. Keep it lubed.
4. Keep tyres inflated to almost the max pressure.
5. Swap derailleur gears for hub gears.
www.theguardian.com/thefilter/20...

‘Once a fortnight would save people hundreds’: how to make your bike last longer, according to experts

From avoiding overtightened bolts to giving it a good clean, here are the easy and affordable habits mechanics swear by

www.theguardian.com

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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 1d

🤔 Thinking of applying for Share the Joy funding but not sure where to start? We're holding an online Q&A this Wednesday evening to answer any and all questions!

👨‍💻 Register today and get clued up on all things Share the Joy: bit.ly/46OxpXb

Share the Joy Funding Q&A with Community Cycling Officer, Mike McSherry - London Cycling Campaign

With the latest round of Share the Joy funding opening on 10th October and closing on the 10th November, join this Q&A on the application process with LCC’s Community Cycling […]

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 5d

Well done to all the brilliant local councillors who have lowered the speed limits their roads to 20mph - often in the face of much hostility.

There is now irrefutable evidence to show your bold decisions are saving lives.

Thank you!

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Momentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 5d

A new study reveals that cycling traffic in Paris has increased by 240% between 2018 and 2023, while car traffic has steadily declined.
momentummag.com/new-study-pa...

New Study Shows How Paris Pedaled Its Way to a Cycling Revolution

Cycling through central Paris meant weaving between buses and scooters—a bold choice reserved for the fearless few.

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Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 5d

#carbloat

Oliver Lord @olord.bsky.social · 5d

I was told of a complaint by a resident that 2.1m width restrictions are too narrow for their car! Unsurprising given new cars are getting 1cm wider every 2 years - the Volvo XC90 is 2.14m wide 🤯

Surely this age old infrastructure is needed now more than ever to end #carspreading in our cities? 🙏

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Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 5d

Holloway Neighbourhood Group Looking for Charity Trustees www.hng.org.uk

Welcome to the Holloway Neighbourhood Group website

The Old Fire Station provides activities and services for the local community in the Holloway, Islington, area.

www.hng.org.uk

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Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 7d

🙏🏻. Hope it's a temporary glitch - too many people registering for rides !

Steve Knattress @cycleoptic.bsky.social · 7d

Currently (wed pm) the LCC site is down
Please try later to register for @cycleislington.uk rides.

LCC “we’re sorry but this page is temporarily unavailable”

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Haringey Cycling Campaign @haringeycyclists.bsky.social · 7d

Don't let anyone tell you people don't cycle in Haringey...figures from Forest & Lime show over 278,000 rides this July in the borough and that doesn't include people riding their own bikes. We need more infrastructure to support pedal power in Haringey www.minutes.haringey.gov.uk/documents/s1...

www.minutes.haringey.gov.uk

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Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 7d

Particularly on Green Lanes !

The Ranty Highwayman @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social · 7d

Technically, this is not a prescribed use of the marking - if it is floating alone, it should be for wayfinding with a route number, although having it alone is, I guess, trying to sort of do that.

I know it is often used like this, but it has no real value IMO.

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Steve Knattress @cycleoptic.bsky.social · 7d

@cycleislington.uk family ride from City farm to the apple festival in Gillespie Park, via some of North Islington's Parks
Sunday 19th October.
lcc.org.uk/events/islin...

Islington Family Ride to Ecology Centre Apple Festival - London Cycling Campaign

Gentle family (12km ride 2hr ish) from the Islington City Farm around some of North Islington’s Parks to the Apple festival being held at the Ecology Centre, in the Nature […]

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 7d

“In a city once choked with cars and infamous for its traffic snarls, Paris has pulled off a remarkable turnaround…the French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social

A victory for FAST leadership.

Paris Pedals to the Top: How the City of Light Became Europe’s Best for Young Cyclists

The French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently

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Haringey Cycling Campaign @haringeycyclists.bsky.social · 7d

Show Us Green Lanes! 🚲
This month, please snap or film the good, bad & baffling bits of Green Lanes for walking and cycling. 📸 Capture moments that show, for example:
- No safe space for cycling
- Tricky crossings
- 🚴 in action
Avoid close-ups of 😃. Pref take photos from behind.
Post to this thread

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Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 7d

🛎️ monthly meeting Wednesday 8 October 1900 in the Town Hall. All welcome to discuss what's on in the world of cycling in Islington followed by social drinks 🍺 ☕️ 🍷

Talking of what's on 👀
👇🏼 tomorrow at 0800 - Cycling Collective ride from north to south of the borough
lcc.org.uk/events/commu...

Commuter Collective run by Cycle Islington - London Cycling Campaign

This is a regular social bike ride for commuters from the north to the south of the borough, welcoming others en route. The initial ride is on Wednesday 24 September […]

lcc.org.uk

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Steve Knattress @cycleoptic.bsky.social · 8d

@cycleislington.uk will have a feeder ride to Marble Arch from Upper street, look out for details.

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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 9d

🧵🚓 Last week saw the news that the police weren't going to bother investing the theft of bikes at train stations, if the bike has been left for more than two hours (so basically all bikes at train stations).

BBC London had the story, featuring our CEO, Tom Fyans... 👇

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International Cargo Bike Festival @cargobikefest.bsky.social · 10d

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬...

Arieke van Liere, Henk Swarttouw & Chris Bruntlett will preside over a packed programme of expert speakers, panels and screenings at ICBF 2025, inc an opening keynote speech from Meredith Glaser, Professor of Cycling at Ghent University and CEO of @urbancyclinginstitute.org.

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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 11d

🙌 In partnership with Forest Bikes, the LCC Women's Network invites you to join their family ride this October!

Perfect for all ages, a great atmosphere is always guaranteed, so register today: bit.ly/4nZKMcE

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Streetfilms/Clarence Eckerson Jr. @streetfilms.bsky.social · 9d

Look how wonderful Low Traffic Neighborhoods can be!

This is the Van Gogh Walk in Lambeth, London. This street is decades old but built for people first yet still has access for last block travel & emergency vehicles! @openplans.org @nyc.streetsblog.org @thewaroncars.bsky.social @nycdot.bsky.social

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Paris en Selle @parisenselle.fr · 9d

📆 Apéro en Selle ! Comme tous les 10 du mois, notre Apéro en Selle est ouvert à tous (même aux non-adhérents). Venez avec vos amis cyclistes ! Ce mois-ci on se retrouve dans le 5ème à Césure, 13 rue Santeuil, à partir de 19h !

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Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 8d

We loved it but are curious to know where the bike routes will be ?

5 people standing in middle of Oxford Street on car-free day

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 10d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Low Traffic Future @lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 Event incoming!
🗓️ Thursday 16th Oct 2025. 8–9pm

Stuck in the Slow Lane: Tackling Car Dependency 🚗↘️

Join us and Izzy from @wearepossible.bsky.social where we explore the art of communicating the case for reducing car dependence

🔗 Register now (it's free!) actionnetwork.org/events/commu...

Banner image showing a cartoon streetscape with tram at the centre. Headline reads 'Stuck in the Slow Lane: Tackling Car Dependency'

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