cyclists

We probably could have guessed this, but a study has shown cyclists inhale twice as much soot as pedestrians.

by buckaroo kid Bozza’s latest brainwave to improve safety relations twixt lorry drivers and cyclists is to put them in each other’s places. His new cycle safety strategy enhances HGV driver training with mandatory cycle safety awareness and gives cyclists opportunities to sit in a …

The Chapman brothers have had a week of jolly japes disguised as artistic Muscovites. The Met has a new dep com. A campaign to warn cyclists about lorries doesn’t go far enough. A Bromley football manager has been shot dead on his pitch. Hugs might …

The West End is looking forward to Arab season. With typical British council forethought, Charlton Lido has been shut for the Summer. London simply ain’t got enough primary school places. Down the right wing, but it’s on the left foot for Cameron. On time wasting …

New secure parking at London Bridge Not convinced by the London Assembly report, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis personally got on his bike and cycled to 6 stations to examine the state of bike parking for himself. His pop survey revealed crowded racks, poorly signed at …

It seems not all bus lanes are created equal as Camden Council bans bikers from using them, despite approval from Westminster and TfL. The pilot scheme, intended to reduce collisions and improve road safety has left bikers paying more attention to road signage than the …

Save the kittens! Image courtesy of mappamundi from the Londonist Flickr pool We all either do it, know someone how does it or have watched someone do it. We’re talking about cyclists running red lights, of course. It’s a controversial subject, and The Times claims …

Sheltered, London 2008 There have been shootings in New Cross and Peckham this afternoon. Two men are seriously injured. It’s not just youths who are dangerous with knives, a pensioner has been sectioned after attacking an 11 year old girl in Feltham with a bladed …

101 reasons why cycling on the pavement should be encouraged. This one’s perhaps a bit longer than it needs to be, but still impressive. Original video by coops1. If you have a London-based video, or a splendid idea for one you’d like us to film, …

Big belchers should stay at home as Ken’s low emission zone comes into force. Wonder what the road tax on camels is… Big spenders are on their way to London, with imminent and potentially record breaking art sales at Christies and Sothebys. Big boost for …