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Cycling & Walking · LondonSantander Cycles offer: Unlimited rides for £10 a month
Londoners can access unlimited Santander Cycle rides for £10 a month through a new Transport for London (TfL) promotion. The offer, valid for new subscribers, marks World Car Free Day and runs for a limited period.
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Cycling & Walking · North LondonParkland Walk opens as London’s longest nature reserve after Crouch End line closure
Crouch End station, opened in 1867, never became part of the Northern line because electrification stopped in 1939. The disused track was later adopted by Haringey Council and opened as Parkland Walk in 1984, creating London’s longest nature reserve.
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Cycling & Walking · Central LondonDozens of Lime bikes block pavement on Lime Street
More than 50 Lime rental bikes were found blocking the pavement on Lime Street in central London on Tuesday, September 15. The obstruction required a lorry driver to move bikes to exit the street, and locals have expressed frustration.
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London councils seize 3,393 illegal e-bikes this year
London councils have confiscated 3,393 e-bikes this year due to dangerous parking or abandonment. This figure is a 23% increase on last year's total. The seizures highlight a growing problem with illegal modifications and the potential fire risks associated with some machines.
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Cycling & Walking · LondonSutton streets ranked among London's least healthy
Sutton's streets have been identified as among the least healthy in London, according to the 2026 Healthy Streets Scorecard. The borough ranked 30th out of 33, scoring 1.79 out of 10, with only 1.8% of roads featuring protected cycle tracks.
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London E-bike Riders Warned on Cycle Lane Legality
Londoners using e-bikes are urged to verify their vehicles comply with UK law before riding in cycle lanes. Non-compliant e-bikes can be classified as motor vehicles, leading to potential penalties and restrictions on use.
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Thousands of Ebikes Seized as London Councils Tackle Pavement Obstructions
London boroughs have seized at least 3,000 dockless ebikes this year, with Lime accounting for over 2,000 impoundments. Campaigners highlight safety concerns for pedestrians, while operators cite a lack of parking bays. New powers will enable Transport for London to create a unified regulatory framework.
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Wheelchair user highlights Thames Path accessibility issues
Lottie Chatfield is undertaking a wheelchair journey along the entire length of the Thames to raise funds for charity. Her 'Rolling on the River' challenge has exposed significant accessibility problems on the Thames Path, including steps and narrow gates.
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Cycling & Walking · North LondonBrent families can join free cycling festival from 18 to 22 September
From 18 to 22 September Brent will host a free family cycling festival. Six rides and three festival sites are organised by the Brent Cycle Activation Network, backed by Brent Council and the London Cycling Campaign. Dr Bike will offer safety checks and a bike‑bus will run to Kingsbury primary school.
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Cycling & Walking · South LondonE-bikes blocked pavements in Penge after app glitch
An app glitch caused e-bikes to be left blocking pavements in Penge, south-east London, forcing a blind man into the road. Lime has since updated its geofencing technology to prevent further issues.
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Cycling & Walking · LondonBarnet could gain 200 shared ebike bays from car parking spaces
Barnet Council could create up to 200 dedicated bays for shared ebikes by converting 15% of on-street car parking spaces, under new Transport for London licensing rules. The move would follow Paris’s model, where tens of thousands of car spaces became bike docking stations, reducing pavement clutter.
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Cycling & Walking · LondonLondon Cycling Festival Returns Across 19 Boroughs
The London Cycling Festival is set to return on 20 September 2026, featuring organised rides, bike maintenance, and entertainment across 19 London boroughs. Most events are single-day, though one in Brent will run for five days.
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Cycling & Walking · LondonCyclists running red lights spark reader backlash
A debate is growing among readers regarding cyclists who disregard red traffic signals. Some argue this behaviour endangers vulnerable road users and contradicts principles of shared space, pointing to past infrastructure reversals.
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Barnet groups can apply for £10,000 walking and cycling grants until 28 September
Barnet-based community and not-for-profit groups have until 28 September to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run walking and cycling projects. The scheme, managed by Groundwork London, has supported over 100,000 Londoners since 2015 and funded more than 500 projects across the capital.
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Cycling & Walking · West LondonKensington’s Lexham Walk bollards to stay after 1887 deal upheld
Kensington and Chelsea Council has confirmed the four decorative bollards at Lexham Walk’s entrance will remain, preserving the 1887 agreement that created the pedestrian-only route. The bollards prevent vehicles from using the passage, which was built after residents paid £1,150 to secure the land.
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Cycling & Walking · LondonCycleway network in London reaches 450km, five times larger than in 2016
Transport for London has expanded the Cycleway network to 450km, a five-fold increase since 2016. New sections in Camden, Wandsworth and a planned 4.5km route in Harrow will improve connections, while daily cycling journeys have risen to 1.5 million in 2025.
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Barnet residents call for e-bike rules after safety complaints
A letter published in *The Guardian* details complaints about e-bike users in London, including riding through red lights, using phones, and ignoring pedestrians. The writer demands regulation and liability for riders and suppliers, citing risks to other road users and pedestrians in Barnet and beyond.
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Cycling & Walking · East LondonStepney Green cyclist death: Driver charged with murder
A man has been charged with murder after cyclist Chris Powell, 51, died three days after a collision on Aylward Street in Stepney Green. The driver, arrested on 6 August, initially faced charges of attempted murder and failing to stop.
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Cycling & Walking · North LondonIslington cycling exhibition marks 50 years of campaigning for safer roads
An exhibition at Islington Museum documents 50 years of local cycling campaigns, including a decade-long fight for a cycle lane on Seven Sisters Road. The display, free to visit, includes historical documents, a ghost bike, and highlights ongoing challenges in expanding cycle infrastructure across borough boundaries.
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Cycling & Walking · East LondonDriver charged with attempted murder after Stepney Green cyclist collision
A Tower Hamlets man has been charged with attempted murder after a cyclist in his 50s suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision on Aylward Street, Stepney Green. The incident occurred at 23:15 BST on Thursday. Rahman is due to appear at the Old Bailey next month.
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