Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 04/10/2026"Cycling and walking to work were associated with better physical health, mental health, and life in general than driving." doi.org/10.1016/j.tr... 414442
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Paul Campbell @paul0campbell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Hi active travel fans. Please help by supporting the extension of Cycleway 9 from Syon to Hounslow. Cycleway 9 has been transformative for families in Chiswick, Hammersmith and Brentford. Let’s bring that love to more Hounslow families! haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/cycleway-9-w...haveyoursay.tfl.gov.ukSyon Park to Hounslow town centre walking and cycling improvementsFind out more about our plans to extend Cycleway 9 between Syon Park and Hounslow Town centre, and have your say by taking our survey. 01721
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 03/10/2026Oxford Street has long been the nation’s high street. On Monday 26 October, it’ll go permanently traffic-free and pave the way for a greener, more welcoming street with new opportunities for retail and leisure.lbc.co.ukOxford Street to be pedestrianised from October | LBCVehicles will be prohibited from accessing almost a kilometre between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street from October 26 421289183
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Poor public transport? Have you seen the Elizabeth Line? 030
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 02/10/2026People’s Question Time - a chance for Londoners to hold City Hall to account. Register here to attend in person, or watch online 7–9pm on Wednesday 21 October: www.london.gov.uk/events/peopl... 0197
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles 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 Tufnell Park Cycles Cllr John Morris @plaistovian.bsky.social · 02/10/2026plaistovian.substack.com/p/are-e-bike...plaistovian.substack.comAre E-Bikes a Victim of Moral Panic?In South Park's latest episode, "South American Biker Gangs", the series' writers once again proved that they have their finger on the pulse of society's undercurrents through satire. 011
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Cargo bikes aren't going to replace every van. But for many urban journeys, they can be a cleaner, cheaper and more efficient option. 0202
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 01/10/2026On the same day diesel hit £2 a litre for the first time, we took 50+ cargo bikes onto the streets of London for the seventh Cargo Bike Cruise. While diesel vans are getting more expensive to run, cargo bikes are becoming a practical and cheaper option for more and more businesses. 316751
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Please sign this petition to demand action & stop child road killings! www.minutes.haringey.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD... www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2658577...hamhigh.co.ukFundraiser for family of 16-year-old girl killed on way to school nears £100,000A GoFundMe has raised nearly £100,000 for the family of Melissa Premaratne who was tragically killed in a crash on her way to school. 000
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles CoHSAT - Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel (Oxon) @cohsat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026We celebrate the launch of the #OxfordGreenways programme. 18 walking & cycling routes to connect #Oxford to nearby towns, villages & business centres. Joint between @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social , @oxfordcitycouncil.bsky.social Council, and the University of Oxford. youtu.be/SuAythMO9ZQ?...youtu.beOxford Greenways: the reasons whyYouTube video by Oxfordshire County Council 142
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This is how we should be building a better National Cycling Network in the UK. youtu.be/lBvX7wLl4DE?...youtu.beA New Cycle Route Connects Woerden and UtrechtYouTube video by BicycleDutch 0134
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles sturmyarcher3.bsky.social @sturmyarcher3.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Relentless www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... child in collision with carbbc.co.ukChild suffers life-threatening injuries in collision with car in ThetfordPolice bail two women arrested on suspicion of drug driving and dangerous driving. 287
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Another shocking case of everyday road violence. A driver of a double decker bus. 45 mph in a 30 zone. Scrolling through TikTok on his phone. Hit a man crossing the road and causes life changing injuries. Less than 3 years in jail and just a 3 yr ban www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...chroniclelive.co.ukSpeeding bus driver was scrolling through phone before smashing into pedestrianLiam Beamson was doing 45mph in a 30 zone while repeatedly looking at his phone and didn't see a man crossing the road in Byker until it was too late 2238
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Another needless tragedy with three families shattered. Driver is being investigated for death by dangerous driving. A 17 yr old in an Audi. When will the UK get serious about road violence? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTeens who died when car entered River Wear namedJackson Duke, Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw died when the car they were in ended up in the River Wear. 5255
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Shocker! a half sensible cycling article from the BBC. The biggest put off for people thinking of cycling is road danger. Hiviz means bugger all when the drivers aren't looking. The obvious routes are not always the best or safest. planners like @cycle.travel help. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukWhat will get unsure Suffolk cyclists back in the saddle?The local transport authority is hoping to encourage more cycling, but some recall being hit by cars. 1297
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Our compilation returns, examining the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving offences committed towards cyclists in the UK... road.cc/news/augsept... 02310
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Ian Spencer 🐧 @ian.spennys.world · 29/09/2026Omeda PHEV which boasts a 0-60 of around 5.5 seconds, pretty much instant response, and recently car designers have decided to go with full torque from start, whereas initially they mapped them to make them a bit tamer. 241
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 29/09/2026"it would begin to accelerate if a certain pedal was pressed whilst it was stationary". It's known as an accelerator pedal. Not knowing how your car works is NOT a defence, but an admission of guilt. Just a 2 year ban, but no extended retest. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukGrandmother drove into nursery trapping boy, 2, under wheelsJayne James has been given a suspended jail sentence over the incident in Ellesmere Port. 10379
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 29/09/20260-60 in less than 6 seconds???? FFS why does any vehicle on the public highway need that sort of acceleration??? That's terrifying. 341
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Ian Spencer 🐧 @ian.spennys.world · 29/09/2026Back in the day, if you bought a Porsche or similar, the dealer would strongly advise you to have some training. Now high performance cars are being sold to drivers who last had instruction 40 years ago for shopping. Even standard ICE car performance has increased a lot over the last 15 years. 021
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Good news for London bike share fans: Borough bike share lottery to end as London Mayor sets strategy - crossing borders will soon be a breeze: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/borough...cyclingelectric.comBorough bike share lottery to end as London Mayor sets strategyThe borough-by-borough bike share permission lottery will soon end, according to a new mobility strategy from the Mayor of London's 065
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 29/09/2026Today the Mayor set out his vision for dockless e-bikes in London, with new @TfL powers expected to pave the way for improved regulation and safety 🚲 www.london.gov.uk/mayor-vision... 1162
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Habitual sloppy driving habits are rife - like cutting the corner or turning into a junction without checking the road isn’t blocked by oncoming traffic or failing to slow down at a zebra on the assumption that pedestrians will clear the crossing in time. Not just bad manners, sadly can be lethal. 010
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Please sign & share 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 010
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Murky Depths @murkydepths.bsky.social · 27/09/2026A new stretch of Cycleway 4 has opened in Charlton this week www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2026/09/27/n...fromthemurkydepths.co.ukNew stretch of Cycleway 4 lane opens in Charlton - Murky DepthsA new stretch of Cycleway 4 in Charlton has opened as work continues to provide a link to Woolwich town centre 0185
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Labour Walks & Cycles @labourwalkscycles.bsky.social · 01/02/2025'Britain’s roads prevent many from taking part in active travel. These inequalities are not natural… they have structural causes. People don’t choose to not walk or cycle, they are excluded' 2156
Tufnell 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
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Motorcyclist killed in Islington street. Tragedy on the horrible Nags Head gyratory. www.mylondon.news/news/north-l...mylondon.newsIslington crash leaves motorcyclist dead after collision with busNo arrests have been made and no other injuries reported 010
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 27/09/202692 year old man killed after being struck by van. Driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving & driving without a licence. southwarknews.co.uk/area/south-l...southwarknews.co.uk72-year-old is arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after 92-year-old pedestrian diesThe police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a 92-year-old man in Norwood. The Metropolitan Police said they 000
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 27/09/2026New gravel bike routes in the North York Moors www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/...thescarboroughnews.co.ukNew cycle routes in the North York Moors make the most of train accessNew cycling routes have opened on the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, designed to give riders a sense of adventure as they head into peaceful surroundings and historic landscapes ... 183
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles 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
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Michael ᚋᚔᚉᚆᚓᚐᚂ @baoigheallain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Just look at the road, it’s a dual carriageway in the middle of Highgate ‘village’ and beside a major school. 011
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Cycleway, my arse! @issaddlethereis.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A rough idea of what a proper TfL Cycleway 1 would look like running through Stamford Hill. Why isn't this possible? Just think how busy it would be with people of all ages and abilities using it 24/7! @willnorman.co.uk @mayoroflondon.bsky.social @hackneycouncil.bsky.social @hackneycycling.org.uk 071
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Lime Bikes are a great transport choice in London & are very popular but we could use better parking management solutions like the Dutch employ. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hdq...youtube.comUnderground Bicycle Parking is AmazingYouTube video by Not Just Bikes 050
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Iain Overton @iainoverton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Legend has it that, beneath the Lime bikes, you can still see the streets of London. 0112
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Robert Wright @reporterrwright.ft.com · 25/09/2026While many drivers are careful and considerate, I see a huge amount of dangerous and aggressive driving on London's roads - and very little enforcement. Drivers aren't worse than other road users. But motor vehicles do far more damage than other machines when poorly controlled or recklessly driven. 25513
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Removing barriers to participation in active travel will enable older people to have better control over their own health. www.gov.uk/government/p...gov.ukA consensus on healthy ageing 021
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Safety fears about motor traffic and lack of safe cycle infrastructure are key barriers to active travel for older people. ageing-better.org.uk/resources/ac...ageing-better.org.ukActive travel and mid-life: Understanding the barriers and enablers to active travelThis interim report provides a summary of the evidence reviews on attitudes to active travel among people aged 50-70 and the role the built environment plays. 000
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Cycling for older people is good for mobility, health & independence. www.arcc-network.org.uk/cycling-for-...arcc-network.org.ukCycling for older people is good for mobility, health & independence – ARCC 100
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Consultation to make Islington Age Friendly. Active Travel hugely benefits older people but motor traffic’s a barrier. Need more protected cycle lanes & Low Traffic Neighbourhoods. @cycleislington.uk @londoncycling.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/age-friendly...letstalk.islington.gov.ukAge Friendly IslingtonAbout Age Friendly Islington We want Islington to be a place where people can live well, stay connected and continue to enjoy their community as they get older. Islington is part of the World Health O... 241
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Martin Williamson @quickerbybike.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Cars did this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #activetravel is at least half the answer. #themiraclepillbbc.co.ukUK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decadePoor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause. 01411
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 25/09/2026@willnorman.co.uk A 16 year old girl was killed in Highgate on her way to school. Road conditions here put vulnerable road users at risk. Please ensure the incident is properly investigated, lessons learned & change implemented so future tragedies are prevented. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...standard.co.ukGirl, 16, dies after being hit by minicab on her way to Highgate SchoolA 16-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene in Highgate 023
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 25/09/2026👀London's newest section of Cycleway!! This section of the Cycleway 4 extension - between Gallions Rd & Charlton Church Lane - is due to open this week. We've expanded our network of Cycleways from 90km in 2016 to 450+km today. And cycling across the capital is soaring🚲🚲🚲 316733
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The @highgatesociety.bsky.social should seriously reconsider its opposition to trialing traffic reduction schemes following the death of a 16 year old girl on a Highgate Street . Convenience of car drivers should no longer be prioritised over safety of other road users.. 000
Tufnell 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
Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Horrid news that a 16 year old girl "full of hope & promise” has been killed after a driver hit her with his car outside Highgate School. Better protection for vulnerable road users in Highgate must follow in the wake of this terrible & likely preventable tragedy. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...standard.co.ukGirl, 16, dies after being hit by minicab on her way to Highgate SchoolA 16-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene in Highgate 362
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Cycleway, my arse! @issaddlethereis.bsky.social · 24/09/2026A 16-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car driver near Highgate School. The driver, a 68-year-old man, remained at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...standard.co.ukGirl, 16, dies after being hit by car near north London private schoolA 16-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene in Highgate 3810
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 23/09/2026More than a third of the Tube network is now step-free. The new entrance at King’s Cross St Pancras is another milestone in making London more accessible and ensuring more people can enjoy all our city has to offer.timeout.comOne of London’s busiest tube stations just opened a game-changing new entrance95 London Underground stations now have step-free access. 216222
Reposted by Tufnell Park Cycles Will 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