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2010-10-21T08:26:00.000+01:00

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Please visit our website instead - www.richmondlcc.co.uk.

Thank you.

Richmond Cycling Campaign

Watch Out for Lawnmowers

2009-11-27T11:32:00.002Z

According to this BBC article, there are around 6500 people hurt every year by lawn mowers.

According to this PDF on TfL's London Road Safety website, 3202 people were fatally, seriously or slightly injured whilst on their bicycles.

This PDF shows the pedestrian casualties, as cyclists above - 5127.

Whilst on this topic, this series of articles on the Copenhagenize blog (where the BBC article was found) is worth reading.

London Sky Ride Feeder Rides

2009-09-17T15:22:00.002+01:00

RCC are leading two feeder rides to the London Sky Ride (previously the Freewheel).

Both rides leave from Little Green, Richmond. If you're coming along, try to get there 15 minutes before the ride leaves.

The first ride leaves at 09:30 and the second at 11:00.

There will be a return ride leaving from Hyde Park Corner (inside Hyde Park) at 15:00.

This is the route for the feeder. It'll be slightly different around Hammersmith on the way back.

Come along, have fun, the weather is bound to be good!

Cycle Lanes - are they any use?

2009-09-10T14:56:00.003+01:00

An interesting article on the Times website talks about the distance drivers give to cyclists when there are cycle lanes compared with the distance they give them when there aren't cycle lanes. You can see it here.

You might also like to have a look at this PDF from Warrington Cycle Campaign that discusses the same issue and provides some nice pictures to prove their point.

A few years ago, some research was done to show that cyclists wearing helmets caused drivers to give them less space.

You are in charge of you when you are cycling. See, Be Seen and Communicate.

LBRuT LIP published

2009-08-31T17:43:00.003+01:00

Richmond council's LIP (Local Implementation Plan) has been published and contains much relating to cyclists including £30k on secure parking at Richmond station, £25k on feasibility studies on all the pedestrian rail bridges to improve access for peds and cyclists, £280k on Hampton Court Road, £40k on improving the paths in Petersham Meadows, £15k on opening up one way streets in Richmond town centre to cyclists etc.

You can read it here.

Hammersmith Riverside Shared Space

2009-08-31T17:35:00.002+01:00

Hammersmith council had a consultation on the space alongside the river between the Corinthian sailing club and Black Lion street. This is around the Old Ship pub where the path passes in front of the pub and through a covered area.

For cyclists, shared use is planned. The narrow path between the wall and the Black Lion car park will be widened. There will be a diagonal route from the end of this path leading towards the river, and a ramp will replace the present steps. There will be signs saying pedestrian priority, and warning pedestrians to watch out for cyclists.

If you have any comments or want more information, email Annelise Johns of Hammersmith council.

Cycle Ambassador Scheme - Workshop

2009-08-27T11:28:00.002+01:00

As part of the Cycle Ambassador Scheme, there will be a workshop to give existing ambassadors and prospective ambassadors a chance to have any questions answered. There will also be lots of cycling related info available.

The workshop is on Saturday 12th September at the staff social club in Clarendon House, nr York House, Twickenham, TW1 3AA from 10:00 onwards.

Sign up to be an ambassador on or before the 12th and you could win a prize.

Hope to see you there!

More details on the ambassador scheme.

Maintenance Workshop

2009-08-26T13:40:00.003+01:00

To help out all the new cycle ambassadors, there is a new maintenance workshop starting on Wednesday 2nd September 2009 at 20:00 until 22:00. It's mainly for the ambassadors and buddies but all are welcome, as are donations.

Turn up with your bike, use the tools and expertise available and go away with a bike that rides like a dream, probably.

The workshop will be at All Hallows Church in Twickenham, it's the same place that Twickenham CC use as their club room:

Location - The Long Room, All Hallows Church, Erncroft Way, Twickenham, TW1 1EW

It will run bi-weekly until the end of October but will continue if it's popular.

Hope to see you there!

Towpath from Kew Gardens

2009-08-24T16:52:00.005+01:00

Taken from inside Kew Gardens:

Bikes on the towpath on a sunny afternoon, wind against tide and a beer expected...

Contra Flow on King Charles Bridge in Kingston

2009-08-24T14:43:00.003+01:00

A new contra flow cycle lane in place in Kingston - where King Charles Road crosses the railway - after school children said it would help them get to school by bike.

Details on the Kingston Council site here and on Kingston Cycle Campaign's site with a nice picture here.

Cycle Ambassador Scheme

2009-08-24T13:18:00.014+01:00

The Smarter Travel team at Richmond council have set up a cycle ambassador scheme to encourage people to cycle more often. It is open to anyone over 18 who lives, works or studies in Richmond. If this isn't you, please think of someone who might be interested in taking part either as an ambassador or buddy and send them the link to this post.

The idea is that a cyclist decides to be an ambassador and signs up. The ambassador then finds a buddy who could be a friend, relative, partner or colleague who would like to do more cycling and they sign up as well. Ambassador and buddy then go off and do some cycling, preferably together ;-) Ambassadors get a £25 voucher and buddies get discounts in bike shops, discounted cycle training and a free handlebar bag.

Buddying is a great way to get people cycling. Many cyclists already gently persuade the people in their lives of the benefits of cycling. Now cyclists can do all the persuading they like and everyone gets a reward. Sign up now and get twenty five pound for cycling around!

Register to be an ambassador before September 12th and you will be entered into a prize draw to win one of three prizes. Both ambassadors and buddies will be entered into a prize draw to win a rucksack full of cycling goodies. Terms and conditions of the prize draws are available at the links below or by email.

If you want to find out more, come along to the Ambassador's workshop on 12th September where you can ask any questions and get a chance to sign up and enter the prize draw. The workshop will be at the staff social club in Clarendon House, nr York House, Twickenham, TW1 3AA from 10:00 onwards.

If you can't attend the workshop, come along to Richmond Cycling Campaign's new maintenance workshop where you can work on your own bike under the supervision of a qualified mechanic and get your ambassador questions answered. It will run bi-weekly starting Wednesday 2nd September at 20:00 in the Long Room, All Hallows Church, Twickenham, TW1 1EW

Details and registration on Smarter Travel web site

Any questions, email cycleambassadors@richmond.gov.uk

Terms and Conditions of prize draws:
September prize draw
Main prize draw

Hammersmith Bridge - Southbound changes

2009-08-24T13:15:00.002+01:00

Some changes to the south side of Hammermsith bridge, including a new toucan, shared paths and alterations to the road surfaces.

Details here.

Kew Towpath

2009-08-21T18:23:00.002+01:00

Apologies for lack of posts recently.

Kew towpath will be closed from 7th September for repair and maintenance to the embankment. Details on the council website here.

Towpath users will have to divert onto Mortlake Road and through the Kew Green back streets to pick up the towpath by Kew bridge. For cyclists, this will involve a short section of pavement where they are being asked to dismount.

London Cycling Whatever

2009-06-17T07:34:00.002+01:00

Boris Johnson interview in the Times.

Third paragraph from the end. He's getting his own back.

A4 Safety Improvements

2009-03-14T12:09:00.002Z

Details here.

The petition about safety on the A4 has had an effect.

Thanks to all who signed the petition.

LCN+ CRISP datasheets online

2009-02-06T16:23:00.002Z

All the datasheets for the Richmond LCN+ routes are now online here.

You can download them all in one go here = PDF 33MB

These are the suggestions each CRISP came up with for the routes. The LCN+ in Richmond can be seen here. All these suggestions rely on feasibility studies before they get the go ahead.

RCC is waiting for LBRuT to provide us with a list of completed LCN+ routes.

Cycling Infrastructure and Design Standards

2009-02-06T15:52:00.002Z

The DfT has recently releases it's Cycling Infrastructure and Design (CID) guidance.

It can be found here = PDF 3.5MB

You can also find the London Cycle Design Standard (LCDS) here = list of PDFs

As previously posted, you can find the mayor's transport document, Way to Go here.

You can find the responses to this document at the links below:

London Cycling Campaign response

Sustrans response

Living Streets response

Lib Dems response

Transport Committee response

Rides For Everyone

2009-02-06T15:34:00.002Z

The Rides for Everyone up to May are now listed on the LBRuT web site here.

So along with our rides blog and the LCC rides web page, you can see when and where our Rides For Everyone take place.

Look at the rides blog to see some pics of recent rides.

Here are some from the Box Hill ride...

Cycle Training Courses in Richmond

2009-02-06T15:26:00.002Z

This year's cycle training courses are now taking bookings.

You can see more details here.

There are holiday courses for children - these are great fun and are better than the usual school courses as it's generally more relaxed with a great mix of children.

There are also courses for adults. These fall into 3 categories:

Level 1 - wobblers and non riders = 2 x 90min sessions
Level 2 - Ready to ride = 4 x 90min sessions
Level 3 - Advanced road riding = 1 x 120min session

All courses start at 18:30 and cost £15. They will start from or take place at:

Richmond Adult Community College,
Clifden Road,
Twickenham
TW1 4LT

Go to the relevant page to get a downloadable form or contact the safety education team on 020 8487 5131 or email them - safety-education@richmond.gov.uk

Mayor's Question Time - Cycling Answers Jan 09

2009-02-06T15:15:00.002Z

Details are here...

Mayor's Cycling Questions - January 2009

The first questions relate to the fataility on the A4. The questions are relevant for Richmond because the A316 is similar - it has lots of side roads and entrances where cars have priority.

There are also questions on cycle parking, the cycle hire scheme and cyclists and lorries.

More questions and answers are here.

It's Snow Bike

2009-02-02T12:30:00.003Z

Thanks and copyright to Mandy at Feltbug

A Safer A4 for Everyone

2009-01-27T11:08:00.002Z

Before Christmas, there was a fatality on the A4 in Brentford. More details are here.

Mike Fletcher was riding on the cycle path and as you can see from the link above, he was no novice. Ironically, he campaigned to make the route safer for other cyclists.

It seems only right that we do what we can to continue his work. Please go to the site below and sign the petition.

Petition to Make the A4 Safer For Everyone

Thanks

LCN+ in Richmond

2009-01-07T10:48:00.006Z

As reported earlier, the funding for the LCN+ from TfL has been reduced. We are now seeing the results of this in LBRuT forward plan, detailed here...

LBRuT Forward Plan

If you look at the Transport Consultative Group forward plan December 08 to March 09 and scroll to the bottom of the list, you will see that there are proposals to abandon the development of LCN+ routes 172-175 because they are in the feasibility stage. Here are some google maps detailing all the LCN+ routes in Richmond...

Complete LCN+ in Richmond

LCN+ funding not forthcoming this year

LCN+ schemes that get funding this year

You can also get pdf maps from the LCN+ site here.

Once you have removed the LCN+ that TfL is responsible for (the A316 and A205 south circular), LBRuT is spending it's money on the 167 which runs from Kingston bridge to Hampton, the 168 from Hammersmith bridge to Hampton (note that much of this route is goes along the NCN4 and through Richmond Park, so is already up to standard. Essentially, the problems on this link are Barnes Common and Teddington town centre), 169 which spurs off the A316 and goes along the A205 until it becomes the South Circular at Clifford Avenue and 170 which runs from Kew bridge to the border with Kingston on Richmond Road (not including Richmond Circus - which is a TfL junction).

LATEST
It appears that these schemes are not to be abandoned but have not progressed far enough through CRISP process to be put forward for funding this year. They are still at the feasibility stages. The intention is to move them forward next financial year. Not all of the routes that remain will have work done on them, RCC has asked for a list of schemes that will get funding for this year.

Cycle Parking in LBRuT

2008-12-03T19:02:00.003Z

RCC had a meeting with some of the officers at the council about cycle parking in the borough. They have identified many sites around the borough that need attenion, most notably Richmond station.

They asked if RCC would be willing to help. I said, oh yes. So now it's up to you, this is your chance to get your views across.

Send in your requests for cycle parking to this email address by Wednesday 10th December...

SmarterCycleParking@Richmond.gov.uk

Use the template below...

To: Smarter Cycle Parking Richmond (SmarterCycleParking@Richmond.gov.uk)
From: (Name, Email address, Contact Telephone Number)

Request for Consideration of New Cycle Parking Location

1. Location Details
Street/Pathway/Junction
(Richmond Road, Junction with St Stephen’s Church)

Postcode/Map Grid Reference, If Known
(0SX 517345, 0SY 174118)

Nearby travel destinations
(Marble Hill House, Public House, The Thames Path, Residential Area)

2. Specific Requirements
Are any additional measures likely to be necessary for implementation of parking?
(e.g. Lighting measures, kerb build outs, removal of signage etc.)

In your opinion, how many parking spaces should be provided?
(6 spaces, from 3 Sheffield Stands)

Is there sufficient existing natural surveillance of the site for security?
(Yes, adjacent to footpath which leads towards Marble Hill House).

Is the Site on or nearby to an existing local cycle route or National/LCN/LCN+ route?
(Nearby to Thames Path and local cycle routes towards Richmond & Twickenham.)

3. General Comments
Are there any other comments you wish to make in support of this request?

4. Additional Documentation
(Photograph of site, evidence of nearby cycle parking provision at or approaching capacity, etc.)

Go crazy, don't forget, by 10th December...

Vote for the Crane Valley

2008-12-03T18:58:00.000Z

Ten grants are available to parks throughout London, one of which is in Richmond - the Crane Valley park. The Crane valley could be a winner with your help, vote for it here...

Help A London Park

FORCE do some good work and are attempting to get a joined up cycle network through the Crane valley and park and this money would help that cause.

FORCE poster

The Crane valley and park are well worth a trip...

Some routes for you...
Strawberry Hill to Crane Park
Richmond to Crane Park

Go on, you know you want to...

A3 Robin Hood Roundabout crossing

2008-12-03T18:57:00.000Z

Finally, a pegasus crossing at Robin Hood roundabout has been approved. Details are here.

This should create a continuous off road link between Richmond park and Wimbledon common, which will be wonderful for the Wombles, who can now help clean up Richmond park as well.

Legible London

2008-12-03T18:56:00.003Z

TfL are using Richmond and Twickenham as part of a 'Legible London' project to help people find their way around. This should have positive implications for cyclists, as good signage is usually lacking.

More details here.

Critical Mass - Law Lords judgement

2008-12-03T18:56:00.002Z

The Law Lords made a judgement that the monthly Critical Mass ride was lawful...

FOE press release

For those who don't know, critical mass is a monthly bike ride that slowly, ever so slowly, makes it way around London and it's been happening for many years. The police tried to get it stopped, you can read all the details in the archive on the CM website.

London Policing Priorities - Consultation

2008-12-03T18:37:00.002Z

Your chance to let the Met know what you think of their policing methods is available here...

London policing priorities 2010/11

Get your views in by the 15th December.

How about enforcing ASLs? RCC received an email from someone who challenged a police officer who had stopped in an ASL - she was told that they are not obligatory. In fact, they are, see rule 178 in the Highway Code. The law don't know the law...

Or how about telling them to take cycle theft seriously?

How about enforcing speed limits, cited as one of the biggest killers on the road?

Or enforcing inconsiderate and dangerous driving? The police rarely prosecute unless there is a collision. Most cyclists will have tales of close shaves, why are poor drivers tolerated?

Have fun!

Way To Go, yeah baby

2008-12-03T18:12:00.002Z

The mayor's vision of transport in London is available here...

Way To Go

The basis for this vision is that no mode of transport has priority over another and that the car is not 'intrinsically evil'.

Kulveer Ranger, at the recent LCC AGM, showed us the cover of this document and made the point that their transport policy had cycling at it's heart because there was a bicycle on the cover.

The LCN+ will be scrapped, mostly because the remaining 300 or so kilometres are too difficult to implement and would go against the transport priority policy. Instead the main focus of cycling related spending will be the cycle hire scheme and the 12 cycling 'super highways' into London. All this at the expense of the local boroughs, whose cycling budget has been slashed in half.

All the volunteer work that this campaign has put into the CRISPs and CRIMs, not to mention all the monumental effort other people all over London did, all for nothing. Way to go.

The sad loss of an old friend

2008-12-03T16:32:00.005Z

Last week, an old friend of mine bid a sad farewell to this world...

The frame has broken at the join of the drive side chain stay and the drop out, as you can see. It happened as I was riding along. I went over a bump and the back end went all washy, as if I'd got a puncture. I came to a stop and checked the tyre - no puncture, That's weird. I checked the wheels which were new, thinking perhaps the cone nuts had come loose, nothing. At that point I saw the frame flapping about...

I was on my way to do some cycle training when it happened. It was the first day, so it was all playground work and I didn't need the bike. I had the offer of a lift home but I refused and cycled the bike along the A316 cycle track, very very slowly. It held up, mostly because of the attached rack, I think.

After 12 years of much off roading including a Whitehaven to Sunderland off road C2C, a Weston Super Mare to Beachy Head off road ride and many thousands of commuter miles, the green bike has finally died. Farewell, KHS Montana Comp, your True Temper green steel has kept me happy for many miles, you worked hard and paid the price. Goodbye...

Newly Appointed Cycling Officer in Richmond

2008-11-07T11:18:00.005Z

LBRuT have appointed a cycling officer who starts on 10th November. Rob Parsey previously held the same job at Kingston and has a lot of experience dealing with cycle provision. Probably the best news for cycling in Richmond is that he has an excellent relationship with Kingston Cycling Campaign. Let's hope we can establish a useful and profitable relationship with him.

I Love You...Bike

2008-09-12T21:00:00.001+01:00

Finally, I get a chance to say what I really feel...

In Town Without Your Car, no, Give Your Car The Day Off, no, Leave Your Car At Home Day

2008-09-12T20:59:00.005+01:00

Whatever LBRuT is calling it this year, RCC will be at two events in Richmond, punting our vision of cycling. Come along and say hello.

Saturday 13th September - Richmond Green

Saturday 20th September - Barnes Green

Both events run from 10:00 - 16:00. We will be organising a ride that leaves around 10:30 at the Barnes Green event.

There'll be lots of other stalls as well, most of which will be giving out free stuff, so make sure you get there early!

Try out bikes, get a smoothie made by a bike, bring your bike to Dr Bike to get it fixed and the police will be security marking bikes. All for FREE!

Be there or be a motorist.

Here we are at last year's event...

Velib - Paris and the free bike

2008-09-07T13:01:00.007+01:00

RCC recently went to Paris and tried out the Velib hire scheme. Here are some pics...

The station outside the hotel, how convenient...

A description to follow...

POSTPONED - Cycling Liaison Group (CLG) meeting

2008-08-01T17:32:00.004+01:00

I have just heard this meeting is now postponed until further notice.

The next CLG meeting will be held on the 14th August 2008 at York House at 19:00.

Please come along if you have any views on cycling in Richmond. If you can't make it but would like an issue mentioned, please leave a comment.

The CLG has not met since February 2007. It is an open forum where members of the public can express their views on cycling in the borough to council staff and councillors.

LBRuT Encourages Cycle Use

2008-07-15T19:14:00.003+01:00

Warrington Cycle Campaign got wind of a very special way to encourage cyclists in Richmond...

Farcility Of The Month

I am speechless. I can only think that it was put there to discourage use whilst the work was being done on the building but it looks permanent to me. What does this say about the council's policy of encouraging sustainability (i.e. cycle use)?

Bike Week

2008-06-12T13:00:00.003+01:00

Check out the events we have lined up here...

www.richmondlcc.co.uk

and here...

http://richmondccrides.blogspot.com/

Evening ride to Bushy Park

2008-06-09T16:32:00.000+01:00

Come and join Richmond cyclists for a gentle summer’s evening tour, along the river and through the lower part of Richmond Park enjoying the splendid grandeur of the mature English oaks, to Teddington Lock, and then around Bushy Park with its herds of red deer and woodpeckers. Return to finish up in one of Richmond group’s favourite pubs, the White Cross, hopefully by 9 pm. Meet Tuesday 10th June at 7.15 for a 7.30 prompt departure. Bring lights. About 12 miles. If you can’t make the ride come and meet us in the pub afterwards.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/144988

And whilst we're on the subject of parking...

2008-05-27T14:20:00.003+01:00

How about these as alternatives to misplaced and poorly signed bike parking in Richmond town centre...

Japanese bike park tower on youtube - A possible solution for Richmond Station, if only.

San Francisco bike valet - a bike valet service, marvellous.

Cycle Parking in Richmond

2008-05-26T16:38:00.008+01:00

Late May bank holiday weekend and whilst wandering around Richmond town centre on a break from the Twickenham regatta (look out for Richmond regatta at the end of June) I'm struck by how little bike parking there is. Until I came across this...

It was mid afternoon on a Sunday, the rain had disappeared and it was at least 20 degrees. Why are these racks empty? Because they are poorly placed and hidden, with no signs telling cyclists they are here. What about parking outside Richmond Station?

And then, in Buccleuch Gardens by the river, I saw this...

Who needs Richmond Council to provide parking?

It's things like this that makes bikes such brilliant things.

Some Bike Blogs...

2008-05-26T16:03:00.003+01:00

...that may or may not interest you...

Ex-Framebuilder Dave Moulton has an interesting blog here
The statistics post here gives some useful info to those who have to fend off the 'cycling is dangerous' opinion. Do not confuse Dave Moulton with Alex Moulton.

A blog about bikes in Copenhagen. Updated regularly with great pictures, the blog tells of an inherent bike culture, full of joy and fashion.

Not for those afraid of heights, this blog entry tells of the most dangerous roads in the world and how best to cycle them. It's a long page, so dial up users beware.

Dutch Bikes

2008-05-26T15:39:00.008+01:00

You may have seen Clive Sinclair's A bike, here is another similar type of bike spotted whilst out and about...

It's a Strida and looks more comfortable than the A bike. It has a kevlar drivetrain (so no lubrication needed) and disc brakes. More details of the bike here.

A lesson for us all

2008-05-26T15:36:00.002+01:00

Let's take care out there...

Bicycle Social Networking

2008-04-16T10:28:00.002+01:00

It had to happen, social networking for people who like bicycles. Check out this site - www.meandmybicycle.com - the person who runs it lives in Kew.

Bike Recycling and Shoes

2008-04-16T10:07:00.011+01:00

Here is one of the bikes that has been recycled from a project in Richmond.
It's in the window of Ruby Tuesday in Sheen. They are using it to promote the range of bike bags by Tintamar called 'Cyclobag'.

The recycling project is run out of the Strathmore Centre in Teddington. The bikes are recycled by young people in the borough and are offered to the public in return for a donation to the Shooting Star Hospice.

Richmond Rides Blog

2008-01-28T09:06:00.000Z

Richmond Cycling Campaign now has a rides blog, which you can find here.

You can find the details of our up and coming rides, ride reports and pictures of our rides there.

If you have ridden one of our rides, then why not leave a comment on the blog or email rccrides@googlemail.com and let us know what you thought. Or why not write a ride report and send it to us.

Got any pictures of one of our rides? Send them to us and we'll post them on the blog.

It's Christmas In Richmond...

2007-12-22T20:00:00.000Z

...and you can tell by the glittery bike in the shop window of Richmond Cycles!

A jaunty joust to the Tiltyard for tea

2007-12-20T21:51:00.000Z

Saturday 22nd December
10:15 for a 10:30 depart
Location: Teddington Station
Contact: info@rcc.myzen.co.uk
Led by: Susan Scorer
Phone: 07976 294626

Starting at Teddington Station (by the bike racks) at 10.15 for a 10:30 depart. Crossing the river at Teddington Lock, this ride makes its way to Hampton Court for coffee at the Tiltyard Cafe and then back through Bushy Park. This is a ride for everyone, about 9 miles.

In case you were interested, tiltyards were built for jousting matches, the one at Hampton Court was built by Henry VIII and the cafe is named after it. There is also a Tiltyard Tower, where the jousting could be watched. Not all of this info came from Wikipedia.

South West LCC Xmas Ride - Report

2007-12-20T16:21:00.000Z

Well, it rained and then it didn't but by that time, the Italian coffee shop in Sheen had biased our opinion towards the cold wet outside. We set off for the White Cross warmed and excited by the coffee and arrived last, again. Richmond Park was quite windy, that was our excuse. The White Cross was filled with cyclists and there was another warm and friendly atmosphere welcoming us along with a warm and filling lunch - we highly recommend the apple crumble and custard. The pics are proof of how much we didn't want to leave the warmth...

South West LCC Xmas Ride

2007-12-07T10:45:00.000Z

Sunday 9th December
10:00 for a 10:15 depart
Location: Mortlake Green
Contact: info@rcc.myzen.co.uk
Led by: Susan Higham
Phone: 07976 294626

Come and join us on Mortlake Green next to the train station at 10:00 with a 10:15 depart for a ride through Richmond and Bushy Park. The ride ends at the White Cross pub in Richmond where we will meet up with other local borough groups. The route will be mainly on road with some towpath and is suitable for all bikes. If you can make the ride but not the pub (or vice versa!) that's fine. We should reach the pub around 12:00.

Merry Christmas!!

Richmond Council given cash for transport

2007-11-19T11:52:00.000Z

Transport for London have awarded Richmond their share of a London wide payout - £6.1m to be spent on transport in the borough. Richmond got the second highest award after Croydon (£6.3m).

Details on the council web site here and the TfL press release here.

The council's Local Implementation Plan (LIP) is here. This is how they intend to spend the money. Note that it includes the new path in Richmond Park which has been built and the proposed toucan crossing on Petersham Road.

Richmond and Ham Meander

2007-11-15T10:30:00.000Z

Saturday 17th November
10:15 for a 10:30 depart
Location: Little Green, next to the Green, Richmond
Contact: info@rcc.myzen.co.uk, led by Susan Scorer and Sue Abel

A very pleasant, gentle meander from Richmond going upstream and taking in Petersham, Ham House, the new lower-level path in Richmond Park and Ham Common (past the pond) to the towpath above Teddington Lock. We will stop for coffee (or tea if you prefer) at the Hawker/YMCA Centre before returning to Richmond via the towpath. About 9 miles, and suitable for families, beginners, returners and anyone who fancies a gentle meander on a sunny (?) Saturday morning.

Route is here.

Round Richmond Park in the Dark - Report

2007-11-09T12:28:00.000Z

Thunder and lightning.
Enter three WITCHES on bicycles.

First Witch
When shall we three meet again?
In thunder, lightning, or in rain?

Second Witch
When the hurlyburly's done,
When the battle's lost and won.

Third Witch
That will be ere the set of sun.

First Witch
Where the place?

Second Witch
In Richmond Park.

Third Witch
There to meet with Halloween.

And so we met and set off to test destiny in the darkness of Richmond Park. After puffing our way up the hill (witches spend too long concocting potions in front of the fire), we entered the magical fairy kingdom of Richmond Park, lit by Windsor fireworks all the way.

A mist lay in the hollows and amongst the trees, providing an ethereal blanket to cover the horrors of Halloween. We three adjusted our broomsticks and set off for Roehampton, mist swirling in our wake, broomstick lights poking their way through the murkiness.

We were soon accosted by those most pernicious of night time beasts, the jogging knee killers. You can see them coming, their reflective bodies show up and reveal their terror, arms flailing, feet pounding, chests heaving - pound, pound, pound, they bear down on us.

We escape by chanting spells, switching off our lights and urging our broomsticks on.

We pause to catch our breath and gaze at the brightening comet, Holmes. It is very fuzzy.

On and on, we sail down hill to Ham and the new witches path. We are enveloped by the mist and can barely see our way. The mist encroaches on our path, tendrils reaching out to catch our coat tails as we whizz by. But we three are too fast, and soon we are at the exit, too soon perhaps.

And then back to our den by the chilly river and bumpy path, they hold no fear for us, we have dared the danger of Richmond Park in the dark.

With our broomsticks safely stowed, we settle down in the local witches cave, The White Cross and compare potions.

Halloween Ride - Round Richmond Park in the Dark

2007-10-29T22:00:00.000Z

Round Richmond Park in the Dark - A Halloween Scary Social Ride

Route Round Richmond Park in the Dark

Wednesday 31st October
19:15 for a 19:30 depart
Location: Little Green, next to the Green, Richmond
Contact: info@rcc.myzen.co.uk, led by The Shadow

A ride for brave Richmond cyclists, we go once round Richmond Park and then head for a chat and a drink in the White Cross to ward off the witches. We start by riding to Richmond Gate and then go round the park clockwise (anti-clockwise is the evil way), leading the spirits of the underworld to their rightful place. At Ham Gate we try out the new path to Petersham Gate. After a short section of road, we turn down River Lane for the towpath, towing our spirits behind and back into Richmond. The ride should take about an hour, the social bit can take as long as you want to keep the spirits happy. Ever wondered what it's like riding in pitch black with no cars to worry about? Don't forget your lights to ward off the evil spirit known as FaceBrake.

The Wandle Womble Wander Ride

2007-10-29T21:27:00.000Z

The Wandle Womble Wander

Route of The Wandle Womble Wander

Sunday 4th November
09:45 for a 10:00 depart
Location: Little Green, next to the Green, Richmond
Contact: info@rcc.myzen.co.uk

Mostly on quiet roads and trails, this route heads off to Putney via Barnes and the towpath, then goes through Wandsworth to pick up the Wandle trail. We turn off to ride up Wimbledon Hill onto the common, with a stop at the Windmill to visit Uncle Bulgaria for tea, then downhill all the way to Roehampton and Richmond Park. It's about 19 miles and should take about 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on how long we stop. Some off road, all but the most fragile bikes will be fine.

Richmond Council Cycle Map

2007-10-29T21:26:00.000Z

We have been asked by LBRuT to comment on their cycle map.

Anything in particular that annoys you? Any mistakes you've noticed?

It's unlikely they will change it to look like the Kingston map which is much clearer but we can at least get it looking like a map you can use. If we provide useful suggestions, they should ask our help when it comes to making a new one.

Send your sensible suggestions to info@rcc.myzen.co.uk.

Ride - Morning Tea at the Palace

2007-10-19T12:00:00.000+01:00

Saturday 20th October
10:15 for a 10:30 depart
Location: Mortlake Green, next to Mortlake train station
Contact: richmondcc@gmail.com, led by Susan Scorer
Phone: 07976 294626

After leaving Mortlake Green, the ride heads off to Putney Bridge, where we will cross the river and enter Bishops Park for tea (or coffee!) at Fulham Palace. After suitable refreshment, it's back to Mortlake Green via the Wetlands Centre and Barnes. This is a towpath/quiet road ride and all are welcome. Distance is about 8 miles and speed will be steady. No-one gets left behind.

Taking the pain out of campaigning

2007-10-19T11:50:00.000+01:00

RCC met with Tim Segedin at Richmond council recently and had a very positive meeting. Tim is a transport engineer responsible for implementing cycle provision and is keen to get things done for cyclists. We talked about the current plans and discussed the financial aspect. Come along to our next meeting on 12th November to hear more and to add your opinions.

Details of our meetings are here.

Camden Cyclists Mapping Project Part II

2007-10-19T11:45:00.000+01:00

RCC attended the Camden Cyclists meeting about their mapping project, which you can see here.

This could be a very useful tool for the group. Come along to the next meeting on 12th November to discuss it's uses. Let us know if you have any thoughts, ideas or would like to get involved in adding information.

A316 CRISP and CRIM

2007-10-19T11:30:00.000+01:00

RCC attended the A316 CRIM* on Tuesday 16th October.

Whilst it wasn't the most pleasant bike ride we've ever been on, it did highlight some important issues that needed to be addressed. For example, access to the route from the towpath via Twickenham bridge. RCC impressed on the CRIM group that experienced commuter cyclists are more likely to use the carriageway and those less experienced would use it for access to other destinations.

Hopefully, the CRISP** recommendations will be taken on board and implemented, although don't expect any changes for the next year or two.

*CRIM = Cycle Route Inspection Meeting, part of a
**CRISP = Cycle Route Implementation and Stakeholder Plan

LCC AGM - Tuesday October 16th, 17:30 at City Hall

2007-10-12T12:25:00.000+01:00

The LCC AGM takes place at City Hall on Tuesday 16th October. Details on the LCC website here. Ken Livingstone is the guest speaker and Twickenham resident and new LCC director Koy Thomson will also be present.

Deadline for registration is 15th October by 17:00.

Camden Cyclists Mapping Project

2007-10-12T12:02:00.001+01:00

You may have seen in the latest London Cyclist (LCC) magazine that Camden Cyclists have created an online mapping system that shows all sorts of cycling information. It is based around Google maps.

You can see it here.

They are having a meeting on Wednesday 17 October at 18:45, Central St. Martin's College of Art and Design, to discuss the system and it's development. RCC will be attending. Email RCC here if you want to ride to the meeting.

Friends Of River Crane Environment AGM

2007-10-12T11:42:00.000+01:00

RCC will be attending the Friends Of River Crane Environment (FORCE) AGM on the 22nd October at 18:00.

FORCE want to integrate cyclists into the river Crane corridor and are interested in the Sustrans plan to extend the Crane river route to the Grand Union and onto Wembley for 2012. They are also about to do a feasibility study into Crane Riverside Park, linking Hounslow Heath with Twickenham Station and a cycle route will be an important part of that project.

FORCE website here.

A Marshal's Job Is Never Done Until It's Done

2007-10-05T18:26:00.000+01:00

Another day, another LCC organised feeder ride; emails to be sent and replied to, phone calls to make, people to cajole into helping out, panniers to be packed in readiness and sleep to be deprived in worry, all part of the job of volunteering to lead the Richmond feeder ride to Ravenscourt Park. And so we set off, resplendent in our marshal’s jerseys of sun kissed yellow and orange, closely followed by any number of eager riders, some regular cyclists, some not so regular and a few complete novices.

Slowly, so very slowly, we made our way along Kew Road, past Kew Gardens and over Kew Bridge. A lovely right turn onto Welesey Street and our journey was almost over. I think it was around here that my hangover (hungover in charge of a large group of cyclists, is that against the law?) got the better of me and I drifted off to the numbing sound of traffic accelerating past.

At Ravenscourt Park most of the group set off on their own, including a marshal’s young son who set off without his parents in his eagerness. It was then I realised I should have given out my mobile number to everyone in the group. Pants.

Our group was whittled away to us marshals (we stick together, like fluff to a half sucked pocket sweet, it’s the tabards) and a couple of other riders who we soon lost in the twisty route to Bayswater Road. And here we came across our first adventure, a family group with a wobbly young son who was tired and wobbly. We gave him a full escort to Hyde Park, protecting him and his family from the cars. What a terrible route to encourage new people to cycle.

We arrived, bereft of responsibility but still weighed down with our marshal’s tabards. One of us went off to perform official duties, one of us nearly fainted from lack of food and another went off to search out the free sandwiches. A couple of emergency flapjacks later and then the sandwiches arrived, along with a stream of people who thought we were marshals of the event and kept asking questions. At one point, we were the info desk and lost person’s meeting point. We took off our tabards.

And set off down the Mall with about a million other happy cyclists. A friend was somewhere, watching it all go by and I had a mobile cycling moment and met up with her and her two young tagalongs for a quick chat and a peck on the cheek.

Off we set again, only to be held up in a wall of cyclists somewhere before Parliament Square. We waited and waited and didn’t move and then it was Whitehall and we’re all moving now.

It was a lovely day with a cooling breeze, proof that cycling is blessed (cf the weather for the Tour de France stages). We went past the sights and I took some pictures with my mobile. We even passed the wobbly family we’d shepherded to Hyde Park. We saw the Dutch Cargo bikes with four, yes, four kids in the front. Recumbents, stripped down fixed wheel beauties, kids bikes, carbon bikes, tourers, racers, tandems, girl’s bikes, boy’s bikes – I love looking at the bikes, bikes everywhere.

And then we were at the finish outside Buckingham Palace, wondering what to do next. We checked out the festival and drank tea, ate cake and chatted. I had a bike map badge made at the LCC stall. It’s great. The badge, not the stall, although the stall was good, too.

The marshal posse met up once all official duties were done and we set off to search for that wanted beer, located in a pub somewhere by the river in leafy south west London. Roll on next year, it’ll be wheelie good.

Marshalling at Hovis Freewheel

2007-09-29T14:45:00.000+01:00

What a brilliant day I had at the Hovis Freewheel on Sunday. I helped to marshall a feeder ride for the Richmond branch of the LCC. I had been to the marshall’s training and also had marshalled on the tour de France feeder ride, so had an idea of what to expect. We met at Richmond Green at 9.30 and about 61 people turned up for the ride. Jonathan gave an inspiring introduction to everyone, ensuring that they all knew what was happening.

The ride went very well, we managed to stick together pretty much as a group, and arrived at Ravenscourt Park after about 45 minutes. From there people went in their own time to St. James’s Park following the route which was patrolled by Freewheel marshalls. We helped a few families along the way who were having trouble with tired children.

At St James’s Park we stopped for the free sandwiches which were much appreciated, and then did the Freewheel itself. It was amazing to see so many cyclists of all different types. At some points it was so crowded that we had to get off and wait, but the atmosphere was terrific. The underpass on upper Thames Street was great with everyone whooping and shouting and generally making as much noise as possible. It was also wonderful to see so many families and children.

Finally we got back to St. James’s park where we browsed the stalls, and made some lovely badges out of the old TfL maps at the LCC stall. We then had a much needed cup of tea and a piece of cake and a sit down on the thoughtfully provided blankets. I thought that the whole event was very well organised, people were all in a very good mood, and some wonderful tales of how well people, especially young ones, had done.

After sufficient restoration, we managed to pedal our way back to Richmond and a much needed pint.

London Freewheel - It was all about the bikes

2007-09-28T12:14:00.000+01:00

Our day got off to a good start with promising weather and a team of marshals dutifully assembled on the Little Green. Soon afterwards, riders started to appear. We had cyclists from all fields – the frequent and the Sunday cyclists, some returning cyclists and great family representation, some with tots attached, and other children cycling solo. We formed a team of 65 riders, and later learned that we had won the accolade of forming the biggest Freewheel feeder ride –well done to the people of Richmond !

After carrying out bike safety checks, with a few saddle adjustments and tyre inflations but thankfully no disqualifications, we headed off for Ravenscourt Park, the destination of our feeder ride, taking in Kew and Chiswick en route. There was much chattering along the way and it was clear that people were excited about being involved in the London Freewheel event.

After successfully concluding the feeder ride at Ravenscourt Park, we set off through the streets of London to the Freewheel start. It was great to see so many people out cycling along into London with confidence, thanks to a team of marshals controlling the traffic and pointing us in the right direction.

By the time we had reached Hyde Park, we were starting to feel a part of the 38,000 mass that had registered for the Freewheel. We then crossed into St James Park, and with Buckingham Palace behind us, we set off up the Mall and along the Freewheel course. It was quite surreal to be in central London where cars were replaced by a sea of cyclists wearing red Freewheel bibs with the slogan “The Bikes are Coming !”

After crossing St James Park, we cycled towards the Embankment and past Big Ben which was looking great after its recent refurb. It was great to see such a variety of bikes on the road. The cargo bike that proved such a hit at the “In Town without my Car” event joined our feeder ride filled with a cargo of 4 children. Along the way we saw regular bikes old and new, hired bikes and smart fixed gear bikes, but perhaps the best sight was a tandem recumbent with additional child seat passing by a standard recumbent.

Along the Embankment people were shouting and ringing their bells - an activity positively encouraged as we went through some of London’s echoing tunnels. We crossed the river via London Bridge which marked the half way point and then cycled back along the Embankment and on to the finish where we completed the event with well earned tea and cakes.

All in all, a good day out and a great way to promote cycling in and around London.

The London Freewheel

2007-09-20T12:03:00.001+01:00

The London Freewheel Takes place this Sunday 23rd September.

There is a feeder ride from Little Green to Ravenscourt Park, the nearest hub.

Meet at 09:45 to depart at 10:00.

Route is here.

Hope to see you there!

Twickenham Riverside

2007-09-13T20:52:00.000+01:00

There will be a public consultation on Thursday 27th September to discuss the plans to improve Twickenham riverside. More details here.

Barnes common cycle route

2007-09-13T20:45:00.000+01:00

There will be a meeting this Thursday 20th September to discuss this important link in the LCN. If you want to see the proposals, which consist of three options, please contact us - richmondcc@gmail.com.

We will be attending the meeting and will attempt to get the best option for all concerned. We will be riding the route on Monday 18th at 18:00. Meet at the junction of Laurel Road and Glebe Road.

Let us know if you have any views on this proposal.

Colchester Cyclists new petition

2007-09-13T12:00:00.000+01:00

Colchester Cyclists have started this online petition...

Sign this petition at http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/roadsafety9/

We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to improve road safety by introducing strict liability for motorists in collisions.

Youngsters are being asked to walk or cycle to school to be green and reduce jams.

Walking and cycling are generally safe but parents will worry - if they are brave enough to let youngsters be independent.

The perception of safety has to be improved.

Lower speeds and extra road education will play a part but this petition is calling for a change to strict liability laws on drivers' insurance policies.

At present, in a car - bike/pedestrian collision, the cyclist or pedestrian (probably the worst injured) has to prove the motorist was reckless.

We want that burden of proof switched so the motorist - choosing to use a ton of metal at speed - has to prove the cyclist or pedestrian was at fault.

This only applies to insurance claims. In criminal law, drivers in collisions remain innocent until proven guilty.

This rule exists in many EU countries with more walking and cycling, and a better child road safety record, Let's raise driving standards and create better road user attitudes.

RCC New Yahoo! group

2007-09-07T14:06:00.000+01:00

Because we are not able to administer the old Yahoo group, we have created a new group. It is located here...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondcycling/

We urge you to sign up, for these reasons:

You get to control the way you see our email.
We can openly discuss issues related to cycling in Richmond.
We will be using the calendar, so you will get reminders of events and rides.
We will be using the 'Files' section, so you can see agendas and minutes without them clogging up your inbox.

Instructions on how to sign up are here...

http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/

Briefly, they are as follows:

You must have a Yahoo! account.
Once you have completed the Yahoo! registration process, subscribe to the group using your Yahoo! email by sending a blank email to:

richmondcycling-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

or go to this page to view the group:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondcycling

If you have any problems, email richmondcc@gmail.com and we can instruct you further.

Shape the Future of the LCC

2007-09-07T12:40:00.000+01:00

The LCC's strategy event this Saturday needs more people to introduce
new ideas and debate our direction and aims for the next 5 years.  

This is your chance to have your say - shape the future of London
Cycling Campaign

We are inviting you to 'London a Cycling City for All - An Open Space to
Shape the next Five Years' this coming Saturday 8 September.

You are being invited both for your personal commitment to LCC and your
unique perspective and experience of cycling in the city of London.
It is your everyday experience of cycling in London, your knowledge of
what does and does not work and your passion that will shape and achieve
LCC's future of a cycling city for all.

We will therefore open the space for intense and creative discussion
around the question:
How can we work together to develop London as a cycling city for all?

We truly value your input as a member and your perspective from a local
level.

This unique event will be held on 8th September, 9.30am - 4pm (including
lunch) at Working Men's College, 44 Crowndale Road, Camden, NW1 1TR

To register please respond as soon as you can to shadia@lcc.org.uk with
'future' in the subject box to, or register online at www.lcc.org.uk

Yours sincerely,

Koy Thompson

Chief Executive, London Cycling Campaign


Ian Callaghan

On behalf on the Board of Trustees

Richmond Cycling Campaign Needs Help!

2007-08-27T17:44:00.000+01:00

Our group is run entirely by volunteers. We are trying to live up to the LCC mission of promoting and encouraging cycling but we need people to chip in with help now and again. Our needs are urgent this month, as we have several events and rides that require the brain and brawn that only cyclists have.

Our most pressing need is for marshals at the London Freewheel on 23rd September. Training will be provided and it involves helping a large group of cyclists negotiate the most traffic free route to Ravenscourt Park from Richmond Green.

We need someone who will help with the running of the RCC stall at the In Town Without Your Car event on the 15th September in Teddington. This involves setting up the stall (putting out leaflets, really) and talking to people about local issues. Generally, people want info about commuting and leisure routes, insurance, maintenance, training and a general chat about their own cycling. If you feel you can spare an hour or more standing on a stall talking about cycling, please let us know.

Volunteers for the stall on the 22nd of September or alternatively, you can create and lead a ride of around 20 miles that goes through the Crane valley.

We need your help with cycle provsion in the borough. Keep a look out for these things on your route and let us know of any issues. Is the route continuous? Does it have the necessary signage and is it pointed in the right direction? What is the quality of the route?

Want to help us with our campaigns? We need poeple to take on responsiblity for specific campaigns. Is there something you know of in your area that needs attention? We have a list of places that need changes, are you interested? Email us or come along to one of our meetings or rides and have a chat.

The London Freewheel

2007-08-27T16:14:00.001+01:00

The London Freewheel is a major cycling event, to rival the Tour de France prologue and the London to Brighton bike ride. Streets in central London will be closed to motor traffic for most of the day, so people can cycle round the route and take in the sights. More details and registration are here.

The idea is that you ride to your nearest hub, where there will be lots of stalls and entertainment. From there you ride to St James Park with hundreds of other riders, where the whole thing starts. There is nothing stopping you from riding by yourself to St James Park.

We are providing a feeder ride to our nearest hub, which is Ravenscourt Park. Meet at The Little Green, Richmond, here, at 09:45 to leave at 10:00.

RCC needs volunteer marshals for this event. Marshals will help a large group of cyclists negotiate their way to Ravenscourt Park. If you volunteer, training is available and this is very worthwhile. Let us know if you are willing to help out - email us or come along to one of our stalls or on one of our rides.

In Town Without Your Car Rides - 22nd September

2007-08-27T14:52:00.000+01:00

To coincide with Richmond council's In Town Without Your Car event on Richmond Green on 22nd September, RCC have organised two rides.

The first is a gentle ride starting at 10:15 to leave at 10:30, from either the bridge by Eel Pie island or Richmond Little Green. The two groups will meet up on Duck's Walk by the Lightwater information board between 10:45 and 11:00. The ride will then continue along the Crane river to the Shot Tower, where there will be a stop for tea. Then it winds its way back to Twickenham, where it will return to Richmond Green for those who want to experience the council event. Route is available here. Total distance is about 10 miles. Bring a sandwich to eat at the Shot Tower.

The second is a longer ride and will also meet at the Shot Tower. This will start at Richmond Green at 10:30 and will return around 13:00. Route is available here. Distance is around 20 miles. See west London at it's best, green parks and rivers sandwiched between suburban roads.

In Town Without Your Car - Richmond 22nd September

2007-08-27T14:40:00.001+01:00

The second of Richmond council's events encouraging people out of their cars. This one starts on Richmond Green on the 22nd September from 10:00 to 16:00.

RCC will have a stall along with Moore's Cycles, the CTC and British Cycling, so all your cycling needs will be covered.

There will also be a unicyclist, cycling assault courses, the police will be marking bicycles for free and RCC are organising two rides which will start from Richmond Green. See these posts for more info on our rides.

RCC need volunteers for the stall and the rides, so if you can help out for an hour or two, please let us know.

In Town Without Your Car - Teddington 15th September

2007-08-27T14:28:00.000+01:00

Richmond Council are holding two events intended to encourage people to use their cars less and think more about the impact their cars have on the environment. These follow on from last year's successful events and Richmond Cycling campaign are due to have a stall at both events.

The Teddington event is to take place on the Causeway in Teddington from 10:00 to 16:00 on Saturday 15th September. There will be free repair & maintenance advice from Moores cycles, the CTC will be handing out campaign and touring advice and RCC will be there with local advice. All this and lots of entertainment.

RCC need volunteers for this stall, so if you can help out for an hour or two, please let us know.

1st Sunday of the Month Ride

2007-08-27T14:12:00.000+01:00

This month's ride is cancelled in favour of the London to Windsor bike ride which starts on Richmond Green at 09:00. Entries are taken on the day and there will be a few people from Richmond Cycling Campaign there, so come along and say hello. It's all for a good cause. Details here.

Welcome

2007-07-31T14:11:00.000+01:00

Hello and welcome to the blog of the Richmond branch of the London Cycling Campaign. This site is in addition to the Richmond Cycling Campaign web site and is intended to show all the updates and events that are taking place in Richmond. You should check the main site for more in depth news and events.

Richmond Cycling Campaign - Meetings

2007-07-01T13:00:00.031+01:00

Our meetings take place on the second Monday of the month at 20:00. They usually last around and hour and a half. You do not need to be a member of the LCC to attend.

Our next meeting is on the 8th March 2010 at 20:00.

We discuss campaigning issues, organise rides, organise events and talk about cycling issues in Richmond. Get in touch if you wish to add an agenda item or want to check details. You can see minutes and agenda items in the 'Files' section of our Yahoo group, here. You have to join the group to view the files.

The location is upstairs at the Old Ship pub in Richmond on the corner of King Street, opposite Dickens and Jones.

The location is shown on a map here.

There is cycle parking opposite the pub and plenty of railings nearby as well.
The nearest train and tube station is Richmond.
Most buses in the borough travel through Richmond.
There is a car park next to Richmond Green and from there it is a 5 minute walk to the pub.

Links

2007-01-06T22:29:00.000Z

This is a list of links for no reason. More may be added, so check back...

Cycle Ambassador Scheme calendar

Bike Shops in Richmond

Danny MacAskill - tricks and treats

DfT driving challenge

Highway Code online

Cycle training - Bikeability

Cycle training - CTUK

Cycle training - Cycle Confident

Cycle training - Cycling Instructor

Bike Tutor - fix your bike videos

Bike Shop - Chain Reaction, cheap!

Bike Shop - Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative

Bike Shop - Wiggle

Bike Shop - Pearsons

A message to drivers

A nostalgia trip - for me anyway

More nostalgia or something