Reposted by Cycle IslingtonDe Filmende Fietser @filmendefietser.eurosky.social · 6hDutch 🚲🚲 problems: The world's largest bicycle parking facility, with three levels and space for no fewer than 12,500 bicycles, is TOO SMALL! As a result of the successful train-bike combination, ensuring sufficient parking space proves to be a big challenge... www.duic.nl/algemeen/alg... 04511
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonDutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 01/10/2026Is ageing a barrier to cycling? On the contrary! In The Netherlands , people between 65 and 75 years old, cycle more than any other adult group. Source: CBS – Statistics Netherlands, How much do Dutch people cycle? (2023) Fishman, Schepers & Kamphuis (2015). 56321
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonChristian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Extraordinary that these battles are still taking place 041
Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 01/10/2026🚲 Calling women of Islington (and beyond) - join our next monthly women's ride on Sunday 11 October. Sign up ⬇️ You're in for a treat - wide open green spaces, canals, rivers and of course, a chat over ☕️ @londoncycling.bsky.social lcc.org.uk/events/cycle...lcc.org.ukCycle Islington Women's Little Green Ride - London Cycling CampaignContinuing our theme of cycling in pleasant green spaces, we have curated an interesting route to Walthamstow Wetlands taking in some familiar parks such as Clissold Park and Springfield Park. […] 056
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 01/10/2026READ: If you haven’t seen this yet, please take a look. Motonormativity ("car brain") is a bias that stops people from making rational judgements about driving. This study co-authored by @ianwalker.bsky.social looks at where this bias comes from & how it works. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 7269114
Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 28/09/2026So where do people on bikes go ? @london.gov.uk @londoncycling.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukOxford Street to be pedestrianised from 26 OctoberBuses, taxis, bikes and other vehicles, will be banned from Orchard Street to Great Portland Street. 010
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonThe Ranty Highwayman @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Again, what difference does the bike being an e-bike make in this dog's dinner of a report. 84810
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonTufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 27/09/202616 year old Melissa Premaratne was killed while walking to school in Highgate. A driver hit her with his taxi. She was a kind, warm & beautiful spirit & her life full of promise & hope. Please sign this petition to demand action & prevent future tragedies. www.minutes.haringey.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...minutes.haringey.gov.ukePetition - Make North Road (N6) Safe for Children: Urgent Road Safety Measures Outside Our Schools | Haringey Council 056
Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 27/09/2026RIP - our thoughts are with you @londoncycling.bsky.social 000
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonQuai2Saône @qsaone.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Belle mobilisation en faveur des pistes cyclables à Turin 🇮🇹. Cela fait suite à la mort d'un petit garçon de sept ans tué par un automobiliste alors qu'il se rendait à l'école à vélo avec son papa. 😭youtu.beTorino, bimbo morto investito mentre era in bici: "Non deve mai più capitare"YouTube video by QuotidianoNazionale 0248
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonLondon Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026🎪 🚴♀️ This time last weekend, the London Cycling Festival was in full swing! Be sure to keep sending us your photos from the day 📸 0153
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonCargo Bike Ben @cargobikeben.bsky.social · 26/09/2026These are not ebikes, for fucks sake. They’re electric motorbikes and if the police are selling on motor vehicles with no type approval, that’s the real fucking story @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social. They should be crushed; not put back onto the streets to be seized again.bbc.co.ukE-bikes seized by police sold on at auction, BBC findsThousands are confiscated annually because they are suspected of being driven illegally or used in a crime - most are destroyed, but last year police sold at least 161. 45213
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonJoe Brown @joebrownlondon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026#OnThisDay 176 years ago the East & West India Docks & Birmingham Junction Railway commenced passenger services from Highbury & Islington (then Islington) to Fenchurch Street via Hackney and Bow. Damaged by a V1, this building was demolished for today’s modest entrance in the 60s 3296
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonKatja Diehl @katjadiehl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Why I don´t talk about helmets? I lost too many wearing them. On Car-Free Day, 22 September, Nicolò, a seven-year-old child, was killed by a motorist in Turin. He was riding in the bike lane, wearing his helmet, riding to school with his father. A car driver killed him anyway. Photo Fabio Ferrari 37927
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonMelissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 26/09/2026A key theme of Women Changing Cities is the importance of showing up. Not just to challenge the ideas that we disagree with, but to support the leaders who are thanklessly shaping more inclusive, equitable, and caring places. Melissa's interview with Budapest's Feminicity Collective: bit.ly/4xSPvS5 03612
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonMichael ᚋᚔᚉᚆᚓᚐᚂ @baoigheallain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026What relevance has her bike's battery got to this report? You haven't told us if the 4x4 that hit her is petrol or diesel. You haven't told us if it had a driver. Are you trying to provoke fear of e-bikes now? 0348
Reposted by Cycle Islingtonjohnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026And next will come disputes about "other people parked in MY space" and a demand that people with gullies get their own reserved parking / car storage space! Agreed that the user should pay. 174
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonTufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Following the terrible killing of a 16 year old schoolgirl there must be more protections around North Road Highgate to create safe routes to school. @greenschoolruns.bsky.social @haringeycyclists.bsky.social @camdencyclists.bsky.social @cycleislington.uk 011
Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 26/09/2026Takes about 10 minutes - add your voice and ask for safer, joined up cycle routes to enable everyone from 8 to 88 to keep healthy. #ClerkenwellRoad #FinsburyPark @u3acommunities.org 012
Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 26/09/2026Thanks to everyone who cycled with us st the @londoncycling.bsky.social festival last week and to Steve, our leader, and his marshals. Our next ride is a Woman's ride on 11 October on parts of this same route lcc.org.uk/events/cycle...lcc.org.ukCycle Islington Women's Little Green Ride - London Cycling CampaignContinuing our theme of cycling in pleasant green spaces, we have curated an interesting route to Walthamstow Wetlands taking in some familiar parks such as Clissold Park and Springfield Park. […] 020
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonRich @hoxtonrich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Horrendous. Just can’t imagine what that family is going through. This daily tragedy endlessly repeated is not an accident or a fact of nature, it is a direct consequence of political choices. It doesn’t have to be like this. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...standard.co.ukGirl, 16, dies after being hit by taxi on her way to Highgate SchoolA 16-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene in Highgate 1246
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonThe War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Very few tickets remaining for our LIFE AFTER CARS talk at Temple Bar London on October 5th! templebar.london/temple-bar-t...templebar.londonTalks | Temple Bar LondonForthcoming Talks Opening of the gates Temple Bar gate openings are scheduled on the following dates. All openings take place at 11.00am;Friday, 4 September 2026 – Pepys DayTuesday, 20 October […] 1244
Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 22/09/2026Just like the many rides organised by @londoncycling.bsky.social at their Festival of Cycling yesterday - more cycling happiness please ! 020
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonAndy @andydrummond.eurosky.social · 21/09/2026Where to start with this? “She also advised cyclists not to stop behind large diesel lorries and avoid riding in peak hours - but it was far better to switch to a less busy route instead.” Surely the answer is to reduce traffic and so the particulate load, not rely on PPE? @greenlibdems.org.ukscotsman.comCyclists urged to wear masks in heavy traffic to cut intake of dangerous pollutionRiders advised to avoid busy routes and stopping behind large lorries 64010
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonDr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Nice short read from @christianwolmar.bsky.social transportnews.substack.com/p/battle-of-...transportnews.substack.comBattle of the bikesUsually cyclists confine themselves to moaning about motorists not fellow two wheelers. 043
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonCycleway, my arse! @issaddlethereis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Hi @islington-council.bsky.social @hackneycouncil.bsky.social @tflondon.bsky.social. Can you please put a yellow box at this junction of Balls Pond Rd and Culford Rd. Vehicles keep blocking access to and from the cycle track. @cycleislington.uk @hackneycycling.org.uk @willnorman.co.uk 174
Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 21/09/2026Such fun. Glorious day, smiles everywhere and the energy those youngsters have was impressive ! Thanks for coming everyone - keep in touch with us for future rides ! Special thanks to our marshals for keeping us all safe en route. @londoncycling.bsky.social @jillborcherds.bsky.social 083
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonBicycleDutch @bicycledutch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026"The study shows it’s never too late to turn a bike into part of your everyday routine—and reap the rewards". 05813
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonCaroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Nothing so heartwarming as seeing children with the freedom to ride London’s streets on a sunny Sunday. Showing so very clearly the price we pay for the everyday traffic-clogged state of our roads. 🤸🏽 🌱 🚲 37025
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonWill Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 20/09/2026The sun is shining at the #LondonCycingFestival today ☀️ Great to see so many families enjoying themselves 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲 Well done @londoncycling.bsky.social 04015
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonKidical Mass London @kidicalmasslond.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Fabulous #kidicalmasslond rtoday from St Paul’s to Marylebone. Amazing to be part of the London Cycling Festival. Huge thanks to marshals, @ibikelondon.bsky.social , @londoncycling.bsky.social @zeroemissions.bsky.social @cleancitiescampaign.org and everyone else who helped. Well done all the kids! 28720
Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 19/09/2026You've got to be there ! Might be a few places left so cycle up to @cycleoptic.bsky.social tomorrow at Highbury Fields from 1030 000
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonSteve Knattress @cycleoptic.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Group ride to Victoria park (via Lea valley) leaves at 11.00 , (please arrive early if not registered and see Steve) Return from Victoria park at 15.00 011
Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 18/09/2026Join our family ride from Highbury fields to the hub at Victoria park for food, drink, chat and bike-related fun. Led by our own @cycleoptic.bsky.social and his merry band of marshals @jillborcherds.bsky.social @jay-hoffman.bsky.social @letsgetcracking.bsky.social Jim, Amir, John A Weather 👍static.klipy.comCycling BikingAlt: Two women cycling in sunshine 261
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonCaroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Always a pleasure to hang out with people who care about streets that are safe and convenient for everyone especially for children, older and disabled people #WalkWheelCycle26 0164
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonCycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Routes 'Not Designed For Me', heavy traffic and harassment can make cycling feel anything but free for women. This October, glow rides across the UK will shine a light on the need for safer streets for women. Because when it’s safer for women, it’s safer for everyone 🧡 #MyRideOurRight #GlowRides 3208
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonClean Cities @cleancitiescampaign.org · 17/09/2026Over the next month, events are happening all across Europe to call for more #StreetsForKids 🚸 Here's the link to the full map of events, so you can see what’s happening near you! cleancitiescampaign.org/streets-for-...cleancitiescampaign.org🌈 Streets For Kids is coming!This autumn, we're mobilising parents, teachers and children across cities in Europe to call for more School Streets – roads around schools closed to traffic. 071
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonClean Cities @cleancitiescampaign.org · 17/09/2026Back-to-school season is the perfect time to think about what kind of space children have outside the school gates. Fewer cars = more safety, more calm, and more freedom to walk or cycle. But too often, it’s not the reality. Let’s add safer streets to the back-to-school checklist ✅ 141
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonLondon Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Each of the four main Festival Hubs will have a range of actives to enjoy, such as... 🚲️ New bikes to try out 🎶 Bike themed music and entertainment 🥤 Food and drink stands 🙌 And so much more! 🎟️ Get your free tickets today: buff.ly/yrUmaHG 174
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonLondon Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 16/09/2026TfL has defunded Croydon, similar to Tower Hamlets. lauralaker.substack.com/p/croydon-co... by @lauralaker.bsky.social TfL letter says it is "no longer confident" of Croydon being "supportive" of Mayor's Transport Strategy, demands £235k back from council & no funding until new plan emerges... 1/4lauralaker.substack.comCroydon council was told TfL ‘no longer confident’ it can deliver on transport goalsTransport for London’s letter to Croydon cites borough denied removal of cycle protection weeks before wand protection was ripped out 22812
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonLondon Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 15/09/2026🤔 London Cycling Festival plans sorted? Know which Hubs you'll be checking out? Which rides you'll be joining? 🚴♀️ Get clued up on what's going on this Sunday: buff.ly/4DNyy9P 072
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonJack Fifield @jackfifield.uk · 14/09/2026BBC London posts a video where someone injured by an e-bike rider (type of e-bike, whether legal or illegal, unspecified) says the danger from e-bikes is greater than cars. No stats presented to show that this is demonstrably false. The BBC's shoddy reporting is leading to more dangerous roads.instagram.comInstagramCreate an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you. 34812
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonOwler Nook @owlernook.bsky.social · 14/09/2026As I was saying about othering... bsky.app/profile/priv... 3163
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonIBikeLondon @ibikelondon.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Kidical Mass - Autumn 2026! Sun 20th Sept -11am🚴♀️ 🤩 But what is happening in the City for the Festival?! So much...👏 - Range of accessible cycles from @wheelsforwellbeing including hand cycles and trikes, which can be taken on a short ride. - Wheels for Wellbeing led ride from Herne Hill 122
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonSteve Knattress @cycleoptic.bsky.social · 11/09/2026@highburyfields.bsky.social All the LTN filters around the fields are currently suspended. Not so people friendly streets. Also Sunday 20th Road closures (6.30to15.00) east of the the fields for a run. LTNs in the area also suspended all day Ps it’s car free day on the 22nd @cycleislington.uk 142
Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 06/09/2026Join our ride from islington to the cycling hub in Victoria park - lots of people already signed up It's fun 😄 It's free 👍 What are you waiting for ?!🚲 @rowchampion.bsky.social @cycleoptic.bsky.social @haringeycyclists.bsky.social @camdencyclists.bsky.social @hackneycycling.org.uk 020
Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 06/09/2026Weather set fair for today's ride ! @rowchampion.bsky.social @londoncycling.bsky.social @lccwomensnetwork.bsky.social 021
Reposted by Cycle IslingtonDutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 05/09/2026As summer 2026 comes to an end, one question has become increasingly important for urban planners: how can we design cycling infrastructure for heatwaves? A recent piece by Mobycon’s Brett Petzer offers valuable insights, arguing that cities Read the full piece here: 👇 buff.ly/xk8gQWc 53215
Cycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 04/09/2026We need more marshals ! If you are interested in some free marshal training, it's here ⬇️. And you can help us marshal a big group going from islington to Victoria Park via the Lea Valley on 20th September at @londoncycling.bsky.social Festival of Cycling ! @cycleoptic.bsky.social 022