Ben House
@rustytrike.bsky.social
Haringey Cycling Campaign coordinator | Cycling instructor | Brompton rider | ictuk.org | HaringeyCyclists.org
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Brilliant to see my daughter Sabine’s first article in print in the Ham & High www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/255880..., telling her story about the day she stopped waiting for the bus – and started saving £1,000 a year.
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Lack of political will in London is perhaps most starkly visible in inaction around London's most #DangerousJunctions
1. We have 3 years in a row highlighted ratrun cluster in Wandsworth as the most dangerous in London, where ratruns cross main road cycle tracks. The same Cycle Superhighway, CS7...
1. We have 3 years in a row highlighted ratrun cluster in Wandsworth as the most dangerous in London, where ratruns cross main road cycle tracks. The same Cycle Superhighway, CS7...
NEW: INACTION CONTINUES ON DANGEROUS JUNCTIONS
📊The latest data published today, shows a picture of inaction from @mayoroflondon.bsky.social, TfL and local councils, when it comes to making junctions safe for cycling...
🧑💻 Email the mayor and demand action: bit.ly/47QcmUF
📊The latest data published today, shows a picture of inaction from @mayoroflondon.bsky.social, TfL and local councils, when it comes to making junctions safe for cycling...
🧑💻 Email the mayor and demand action: bit.ly/47QcmUF
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Lack of political will in London is perhaps most starkly visible in inaction around London's most #DangerousJunctions
1. We have 3 years in a row highlighted ratrun cluster in Wandsworth as the most dangerous in London, where ratruns cross main road cycle tracks. The same Cycle Superhighway, CS7...
1. We have 3 years in a row highlighted ratrun cluster in Wandsworth as the most dangerous in London, where ratruns cross main road cycle tracks. The same Cycle Superhighway, CS7...
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' ... any junction, no matter how complicated, can be made safe with political will'
So where is the political will to make the Finsbury Park gyratory safe ? @london.gov.uk
@haringeycyclists.bsky.social
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
youtu.be/pYHVj9JRzGY
So where is the political will to make the Finsbury Park gyratory safe ? @london.gov.uk
@haringeycyclists.bsky.social
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
youtu.be/pYHVj9JRzGY
November 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
' ... any junction, no matter how complicated, can be made safe with political will'
So where is the political will to make the Finsbury Park gyratory safe ? @london.gov.uk
@haringeycyclists.bsky.social
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
youtu.be/pYHVj9JRzGY
So where is the political will to make the Finsbury Park gyratory safe ? @london.gov.uk
@haringeycyclists.bsky.social
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
youtu.be/pYHVj9JRzGY
Brilliant to see my daughter Sabine’s first article in print in the Ham & High www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/255880..., telling her story about the day she stopped waiting for the bus – and started saving £1,000 a year.
1/7
1/7
November 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Brilliant to see my daughter Sabine’s first article in print in the Ham & High www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/255880..., telling her story about the day she stopped waiting for the bus – and started saving £1,000 a year.
1/7
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It's a joy to see Westminster's determination to build new, safe cycleways in the West End, despite some minority opposition 🥳
C43 is a much needed route. Most residents supported it at consultation 😍
Kudos to Cllrs @adamhug.bsky.social @maxsullivan.bsky.social!
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
C43 is a much needed route. Most residents supported it at consultation 😍
Kudos to Cllrs @adamhug.bsky.social @maxsullivan.bsky.social!
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
Row breaks out over £1.5m cycle lane that would be safe alternative to Oxford Street
Tory councillors want Westminster council to pause cycleway through Marylebone until impact of mayor’s traffic ban becomes clear
www.standard.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
It's a joy to see Westminster's determination to build new, safe cycleways in the West End, despite some minority opposition 🥳
C43 is a much needed route. Most residents supported it at consultation 😍
Kudos to Cllrs @adamhug.bsky.social @maxsullivan.bsky.social!
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
C43 is a much needed route. Most residents supported it at consultation 😍
Kudos to Cllrs @adamhug.bsky.social @maxsullivan.bsky.social!
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
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There’s a longer piece by me, with a video of the ride and also a mural map here … 7/8
haringeycyclists.org/news/ride-re...
haringeycyclists.org/news/ride-re...
We want a safe cycling habitat for cyclists – Haringey Cycling Campaign
Catch up with what happened during our Big Secret Safari Community Ride on 13th September 2025 Report from our Big Secret Safari Community Ride on 13th September
haringeycyclists.org
October 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
There’s a longer piece by me, with a video of the ride and also a mural map here … 7/8
haringeycyclists.org/news/ride-re...
haringeycyclists.org/news/ride-re...
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🔔 I’ve written a brand new piece for the Ham and High about why children in Haringey need a safe habitat for cycling 🔔
It’s absolutely chock full of polar bear puns 🐻❄️🐻
It’s about a family ride to visit animal murals, that Haringey Cycling organised last month. So many children … 1/8
It’s absolutely chock full of polar bear puns 🐻❄️🐻
It’s about a family ride to visit animal murals, that Haringey Cycling organised last month. So many children … 1/8
October 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🔔 I’ve written a brand new piece for the Ham and High about why children in Haringey need a safe habitat for cycling 🔔
It’s absolutely chock full of polar bear puns 🐻❄️🐻
It’s about a family ride to visit animal murals, that Haringey Cycling organised last month. So many children … 1/8
It’s absolutely chock full of polar bear puns 🐻❄️🐻
It’s about a family ride to visit animal murals, that Haringey Cycling organised last month. So many children … 1/8
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The LCC Women's Network invites you to a family friendly social ride in central London 🥳
Fun for all ages and abilities🚲🚲🚲
Thanks @forestbike.bsky.social for supporting! 🌲
Sunday 26 October, 12 noon - sign up for your free place 👇
lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...
Fun for all ages and abilities🚲🚲🚲
Thanks @forestbike.bsky.social for supporting! 🌲
Sunday 26 October, 12 noon - sign up for your free place 👇
lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...
Women's Network Family Ride - London Cycling Campaign
Supported by Forest, this is a celebratory social ride suitable for families and children hosted by the Women’s Network. We’ll meet near Speakers Corner in Hyde Park beside the cafe, […]
lcc.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The LCC Women's Network invites you to a family friendly social ride in central London 🥳
Fun for all ages and abilities🚲🚲🚲
Thanks @forestbike.bsky.social for supporting! 🌲
Sunday 26 October, 12 noon - sign up for your free place 👇
lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...
Fun for all ages and abilities🚲🚲🚲
Thanks @forestbike.bsky.social for supporting! 🌲
Sunday 26 October, 12 noon - sign up for your free place 👇
lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...
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YouGov survey of 1,000+ Londoners, post-tube strike said 1/5 cycled during strikes, 1/4 will now cycle more, with ~35% of central & East Londoners embracing cycling. Those areas tend to have more safe cycle routes generally than other areas of London currently.
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo... 1/3
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo... 1/3
1 in 4 Londoners more likely to cycle after Tube strike
A poll by Lime and YouGov found that 28 per cent of Londoners are more likely to consider cycling in the future due to the disruption
www.standard.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
YouGov survey of 1,000+ Londoners, post-tube strike said 1/5 cycled during strikes, 1/4 will now cycle more, with ~35% of central & East Londoners embracing cycling. Those areas tend to have more safe cycle routes generally than other areas of London currently.
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo... 1/3
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo... 1/3
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🚲 🌳 🍂 Family pootle in central London's parks
🗓️ Sunday 26 October
⏰ 1200
📝organised and led by @londoncycling.bsky.social Women's Network & @joyridersuk.bsky.social.
Get your 👕
freedom-to-ride.teemill.com/collection/w...
lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...
🚲 🌳 🍂 Family pootle in central London's parks
🗓️ Sunday 26 October
⏰ 1200
📝organised and led by @londoncycling.bsky.social Women's Network & @joyridersuk.bsky.social.
Get your 👕
freedom-to-ride.teemill.com/collection/w...
lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...
Women's Network Family Ride - London Cycling Campaign
Supported by Forest, this is a celebratory social ride suitable for families and children hosted by the Women’s Network. We’ll meet near Speakers Corner in Hyde Park beside the […]
lcc.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
👀
🚲 🌳 🍂 Family pootle in central London's parks
🗓️ Sunday 26 October
⏰ 1200
📝organised and led by @londoncycling.bsky.social Women's Network & @joyridersuk.bsky.social.
Get your 👕
freedom-to-ride.teemill.com/collection/w...
lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...
🚲 🌳 🍂 Family pootle in central London's parks
🗓️ Sunday 26 October
⏰ 1200
📝organised and led by @londoncycling.bsky.social Women's Network & @joyridersuk.bsky.social.
Get your 👕
freedom-to-ride.teemill.com/collection/w...
lcc.org.uk/events/wn-fa...
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻! Huge thanks to the 100 participants who joined in the fun, Full Cycle Community Bike Project for fixing bikes, Kingston Police for security marking, & Lime for the free drinks & snacks.
September 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻! Huge thanks to the 100 participants who joined in the fun, Full Cycle Community Bike Project for fixing bikes, Kingston Police for security marking, & Lime for the free drinks & snacks.
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Kids reclaimed the streets of Oxford in Kidical Mass, a family bike ride, around the city centre earlier today. Our special report and photo gallery 👇
oxfordclarion.uk/kids-claim-t...
oxfordclarion.uk/kids-claim-t...
Kids claim the streets of Oxford
The latest Kidical Mass family bike ride attracted a record turnout, according to organisers Cyclox. More than 200 cyclists of all ages converged in Oxford ringing bells as they circled the city centr...
oxfordclarion.uk
September 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Kids reclaimed the streets of Oxford in Kidical Mass, a family bike ride, around the city centre earlier today. Our special report and photo gallery 👇
oxfordclarion.uk/kids-claim-t...
oxfordclarion.uk/kids-claim-t...
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⏰ This weekend is your last chance to book a place on Urban Hill Climb 2025!
☀ With the forecast predicting perfect conditions for hill climbing, now is the time to get booked on: bit.ly/44R388Y
☀ With the forecast predicting perfect conditions for hill climbing, now is the time to get booked on: bit.ly/44R388Y
September 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
⏰ This weekend is your last chance to book a place on Urban Hill Climb 2025!
☀ With the forecast predicting perfect conditions for hill climbing, now is the time to get booked on: bit.ly/44R388Y
☀ With the forecast predicting perfect conditions for hill climbing, now is the time to get booked on: bit.ly/44R388Y
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I’m down at the Oxford Street car free day and I can already tell this is going to be an exceptionally joyous event. I’ll share some highlights!
September 21, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I’m down at the Oxford Street car free day and I can already tell this is going to be an exceptionally joyous event. I’ll share some highlights!
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Ermygadddd, I’ve been on Oxford Street with my daughter today as it’s been traffic free.
What a total buzz 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
All we could hear was people chatting and laughing, and not ONE engine. It was delicious. And of course people are here in huge numbers. … 1/11
What a total buzz 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
All we could hear was people chatting and laughing, and not ONE engine. It was delicious. And of course people are here in huge numbers. … 1/11
September 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Ermygadddd, I’ve been on Oxford Street with my daughter today as it’s been traffic free.
What a total buzz 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
All we could hear was people chatting and laughing, and not ONE engine. It was delicious. And of course people are here in huge numbers. … 1/11
What a total buzz 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
All we could hear was people chatting and laughing, and not ONE engine. It was delicious. And of course people are here in huge numbers. … 1/11
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Sooooo heart warming ! What a super ride for everyone - what's not to 💕!
🚨🚨 Sound up loud for our brand new video! 📽️📽️
People riding to the song of the moment - turn it up and enjoy! 🎶
Last Saturday, Haringey Cycling organised a marshalled family ride around local animal murals.
We got an amazing turnout, because People Love Cycling. … /1
People riding to the song of the moment - turn it up and enjoy! 🎶
Last Saturday, Haringey Cycling organised a marshalled family ride around local animal murals.
We got an amazing turnout, because People Love Cycling. … /1
September 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Sooooo heart warming ! What a super ride for everyone - what's not to 💕!
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WELL NOW!!! I don’t know who the heck edited this video together but they did a rather smashing job 😉😉
Give it a watch folks! Last week’s Haringey safari ride, to everyone’s favourite song right now.
Haringey Loves Cycling 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Give it a watch folks! Last week’s Haringey safari ride, to everyone’s favourite song right now.
Haringey Loves Cycling 🙌🏻🙌🏻
🚨🚨 Sound up loud for our brand new video! 📽️📽️
People riding to the song of the moment - turn it up and enjoy! 🎶
Last Saturday, Haringey Cycling organised a marshalled family ride around local animal murals.
We got an amazing turnout, because People Love Cycling. … /1
People riding to the song of the moment - turn it up and enjoy! 🎶
Last Saturday, Haringey Cycling organised a marshalled family ride around local animal murals.
We got an amazing turnout, because People Love Cycling. … /1
September 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
WELL NOW!!! I don’t know who the heck edited this video together but they did a rather smashing job 😉😉
Give it a watch folks! Last week’s Haringey safari ride, to everyone’s favourite song right now.
Haringey Loves Cycling 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Give it a watch folks! Last week’s Haringey safari ride, to everyone’s favourite song right now.
Haringey Loves Cycling 🙌🏻🙌🏻
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🚨🚨 Sound up loud for our brand new video! 📽️📽️
People riding to the song of the moment - turn it up and enjoy! 🎶
Last Saturday, Haringey Cycling organised a marshalled family ride around local animal murals.
We got an amazing turnout, because People Love Cycling. … /1
People riding to the song of the moment - turn it up and enjoy! 🎶
Last Saturday, Haringey Cycling organised a marshalled family ride around local animal murals.
We got an amazing turnout, because People Love Cycling. … /1
September 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🚨🚨 Sound up loud for our brand new video! 📽️📽️
People riding to the song of the moment - turn it up and enjoy! 🎶
Last Saturday, Haringey Cycling organised a marshalled family ride around local animal murals.
We got an amazing turnout, because People Love Cycling. … /1
People riding to the song of the moment - turn it up and enjoy! 🎶
Last Saturday, Haringey Cycling organised a marshalled family ride around local animal murals.
We got an amazing turnout, because People Love Cycling. … /1
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Verdict after a young woman's life was cut tragically short by a 'distracted' driver on Battersea Bridge and she 'contributed to her own death'.
Judge Peter Lodder look in a mirror🧵
youtu.be/mnRRErh9sx0?...
@london.gov.uk
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@rbkc.gov.uk
@wandsworthcycling.bsky.social
Judge Peter Lodder look in a mirror🧵
youtu.be/mnRRErh9sx0?...
@london.gov.uk
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@rbkc.gov.uk
@wandsworthcycling.bsky.social
LCC Battersea Bridge Protest
YouTube video by Steve Knattress
youtu.be
September 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Verdict after a young woman's life was cut tragically short by a 'distracted' driver on Battersea Bridge and she 'contributed to her own death'.
Judge Peter Lodder look in a mirror🧵
youtu.be/mnRRErh9sx0?...
@london.gov.uk
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@rbkc.gov.uk
@wandsworthcycling.bsky.social
Judge Peter Lodder look in a mirror🧵
youtu.be/mnRRErh9sx0?...
@london.gov.uk
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@rbkc.gov.uk
@wandsworthcycling.bsky.social
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We love the new safer crossing on Essex Road - now let's crack on with C50 at Finsbury Park where it remains unfinished, dangerous and seemingly ignored by decision makers
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
@haringeycyclists.bsky.social
@willnorman.co.uk
youtu.be/u3-A75xJ_G8
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
@haringeycyclists.bsky.social
@willnorman.co.uk
youtu.be/u3-A75xJ_G8
Essex Road Crossing
YouTube video by Steve Knattress
youtu.be
September 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We love the new safer crossing on Essex Road - now let's crack on with C50 at Finsbury Park where it remains unfinished, dangerous and seemingly ignored by decision makers
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
@haringeycyclists.bsky.social
@willnorman.co.uk
youtu.be/u3-A75xJ_G8
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
@haringeycyclists.bsky.social
@willnorman.co.uk
youtu.be/u3-A75xJ_G8
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Thanks to everyone who came along to yesterday's ride and the volunteers who made it such a big success. We'd love to see more cycle friendly infrastructure in Haringey, making it safer for everyone to cycle around the borough and not just on our #communityrides
September 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Thanks to everyone who came along to yesterday's ride and the volunteers who made it such a big success. We'd love to see more cycle friendly infrastructure in Haringey, making it safer for everyone to cycle around the borough and not just on our #communityrides
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My Ham and High piece has been featured on Harringay Online and has 5 pages of comments.
What I’ve realised recently is how many regular folks around here are looking for a safe cycle route. A local mum told me in the playground the other day that … /1
harringayonline.com/forum/topics...
What I’ve realised recently is how many regular folks around here are looking for a safe cycle route. A local mum told me in the playground the other day that … /1
harringayonline.com/forum/topics...
Cycling along Green Lanes
There is growing impatience and frustration about the Council’s lack of action on improving cycling and pedestrian safety on Green Lanes.* This mounting conce…
harringayonline.com
September 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
My Ham and High piece has been featured on Harringay Online and has 5 pages of comments.
What I’ve realised recently is how many regular folks around here are looking for a safe cycle route. A local mum told me in the playground the other day that … /1
harringayonline.com/forum/topics...
What I’ve realised recently is how many regular folks around here are looking for a safe cycle route. A local mum told me in the playground the other day that … /1
harringayonline.com/forum/topics...
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Professor Ian Walker was inspirational at yesterday's conference at London's beautiful Guildhall. His allotted time was way too short - could have listened to him all day. 🙏🏻 #motonormativity
@ianwalker.bsky.social
@ianwalker.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Professor Ian Walker was inspirational at yesterday's conference at London's beautiful Guildhall. His allotted time was way too short - could have listened to him all day. 🙏🏻 #motonormativity
@ianwalker.bsky.social
@ianwalker.bsky.social
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Great presentation by the LCC Women's Network at the 2025 London Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Conference. Well done Kate! 👏
Reminder: London's Cycleways need to be routed through safe places - eg not parks - to work for everyone 24/7 🚨
lcc.org.uk/news/womens-...
Reminder: London's Cycleways need to be routed through safe places - eg not parks - to work for everyone 24/7 🚨
lcc.org.uk/news/womens-...
September 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Great presentation by the LCC Women's Network at the 2025 London Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Conference. Well done Kate! 👏
Reminder: London's Cycleways need to be routed through safe places - eg not parks - to work for everyone 24/7 🚨
lcc.org.uk/news/womens-...
Reminder: London's Cycleways need to be routed through safe places - eg not parks - to work for everyone 24/7 🚨
lcc.org.uk/news/womens-...