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Watching the Tour de France riders power up Montjuïc reminds me when we used to cycle up on our Bromptons. There were never crowds like there are today, though.

Watching the Tour de France riders power up Montjuïc reminds me when we used to cycle up on our Bromptons. There were never crowds like there are today, though.

Nice illustrative news piece on Utrecht’s transport transformation. youtu.be/MHFUBzE_EjQ?...

Utrecht has changed so much over recent decades. As a regular visitor over 35 years, these changes have become an inspiration for what we could do in the UK. Bicycle Dutch has compiled a video of some of these changes. It should inspire you, too. youtu.be/M0jSNVk46gY?...

I originally started filming Utrecht because of its cycling infrastructure. Looking back over seventeen years of footage, I realised I have documented something much bigger: the transformation of an entire city. Blog, video and playlist:

"We need protected bike lanes. People who've lived here for 75 years say "don't take away my free parking". Well I'm going to live here for the next 75 years and I want to get around my neighbourhood safely".

🥁 The Women's Freedom Ride is fast approaching! Pack a picnic, dress for Freedom to Ride, design a banner, and be as colourful as you like 🙌 🚲️ Register today, and we'll see you there!

Why I’m Raging Against The Machines Every few years, a technology company promises to fix our cities, and every few years, we discover it has made them worse. open.substack.com/pub/bikeisbe...

In Dutch cycling planning, safe and seamless connections are often what make the difference between a good network and a great one. And underpasses, like the one that opened beneath the Trekvlietbrug in The Hague last week, represent one of the most effective—and overlooked—tools in network design.🧵

If you're in the UK and looking at this, thinking "This doesn't look like a very good thing", please do head to pavementoverload.com and support the campaign (you can send a letter to your MP).

At the Delivering Vision Zero conference today. Richard Parker delivers the opening speech. He says: “We have made some progress but frankly not enough.” I agree. @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org

Car culture conditioned us to treat the weather like an enemy that must be avoided at all costs, but the exact moment you accept a little physical discomfort when moving through the world, you realize being out in it is actually pretty great sometimes.

Utter state of this from #Havering - proposed speed cushions designed to force people cycling to choose between the gutter or hatching and then suffer a close pass at a refuge before going into a mini-roundabout. Oh and speed cushions are NOT permitted within the zigzags of a crossing.

Five years ago today, ‘Curbing Traffic’ was released into the world. What began as an attempt to make sense of our family’s move from Vancouver to Delft became something bigger: a reflection on how the design of our streets quietly shapes our health, happiness, relationships and sense of belonging.🧵

Do you find that getting around your patch of Brum is too difficult and unsafe? ⁠We want a Birmingham where walking, cycling, wheeling and public transport are the first choices for getting around. Get behind the movement for better streets today.

Parents of my daughter's friend have been killed in the Venezuela earthquake. Such lovely people; so terribly sad.

Out early for a short ride in Sutton Park. The temperature is starting to rise already.

At the risk of raising fearfulness about cycling in Sutton Park, there’s been another bike theft at knife point. Do remain observant and head away from potential high-risk places. It would be great to see regular police cyclists in the area.

We’ve put up temporary external shades* on all our south-facing windows. It’s made a massive difference to internal temperatures this week. Now investigating permanent solution. * aka old bedsheets

There were those who doubted us, but a new independent report shows major reductions in air pollution in our city are linked to an estimated 40% fewer annual premature deaths.

How will walking, wheeling and cycling investment fair under a Burnham government? The evidence is promising.

Been to the shops for eggs. Two great safe passes on the way back. Pass in the oncoming lane when it's safe to do so. Thank you so much. 18 months ago I'd get one or two close passes each time I rode here. Now it's wide and safe every time? How do we account for the change? 1/2

Quirky video that nakes a simple but important point youtu.be/JK0VgF4ISp8?...

The rise of larger vehicles like SUVs and pickup trucks, with their taller hoods and larger blind zones, has contributed to a 75% increase in pedestrian and cyclist deaths since 2009. Until we design better streets and ban these vehicles, people outside these vehicles will keep dying.

We were out running in the park before it got too hot.

I did a YouGov survey on e-bikes today. Anyone guess what I said.

This is ‘just’ 35 vehicles… not even a bus load of passengers. It’s not bikes holding you up on the road #cycling

Tour on Five www.channel5.com/tour-de-fran...

Cycling delivers the freedom that car adverts promise (Words by @tomflood.bsky.social, images by @passpixi.bsky.social)

What happens when families are given the chance to cycle together? For Gillian and the families she supports in Glasgow, it's meant more smiles, more confidence and even some first-ever bike rides 👇 cyclinguk.org/cc-gillian

Just incase anyone's interested, here are some existing filtered Quiet Lanes we already have in Oxfordshire. Including one requested by Tory Councillor Ian Corkin in 2024.

Cycling is riding a bike and doing good things for ourselves and others at the same time.

This is a question asked a lot. The answer includes examples of cycle lanes cyclists want to ride on. Most of them are in another country. youtu.be/s8K0nG2mFm8?...

@andy-cox.bsky.social Just to note I'm here, Andy.

Today I explored Hellerup, a Copenhagen suburb, and took the long way back to the city. I saw lots of examples of neighborhoods with single family homes and wide arterial roads that wouldn't be out of place in the US. All of them still had ample bike infrastructure that made the trip safe and easy.

Reckless drivers who close pass cyclists need to understand that it’s not just the cyclist who is being close passed that may report them.

This is promising from @heidialexander.bsky.social, reinforcing the idea that #ActiveTravel is primarily a #PublicHealth intervention It's unfortunate it has come out in the same week it's been revealed the DfT is allowing already sparse AT funding to be diverted to roads @walkridegm.org.uk

A laudable target. But it's also laughable, unless serious money (and political will) is put into creating the infrastructure to enable it. That means reduced urban speed limits, and an extensive network of separated cycling infrastructure suitable for a 10 year old to use independently.

@azimuthimages.bsky.social Thanks for blocking me as I was writing a reply. In answer, the 85% of driving age cyclists holding a driving licence comes from the National Travel Survey, conducted by the DfT. Don’t bother replying as I can’t see it 🤷‍♂️ www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/how_...

The transport minister: “I tried couch to 5k, and found it really difficult. But ask me to leave my car at home and cycle five or 10 minutes to the supermarket when I want to pick up some milk and a loaf of bread, that’s something that I could easily do.” 🤞🤞 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

“thousands of new safe routes and crossings will be built around schools in England”. “total active travel spend of £4.5bn over five years, the schools plan is intended to create 5,000 new routes and 10,000 crossings by 2030.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

It's overcast, but still lovely for cycling. It was a runner and dog walker day today in the park. No close-passes there or back. Which is great.

"21 kicked out. 28 defected. 39 resigned. 5 suspended. 1 disqualified. 5 lost seats. That’s ~ 99 Reform UK councillors and representatives who have left the party. 22 of them since the local elections just two weeks ago. The party claims “some of the strongest vetting in the country”' via Instagram

Used my sanctimonious bike basket to take a load of clothes and books to the charity shop. Collected a parcel, did some shopping, cycled home again. Had a quick look at the clothes in the charity shop but didn't get anything. Stopped to chat to my friend & her kids as I passed their house.

‘The driver, a 22-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs, police said, and remained in custody.’ #RoadSafetyEmergency @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Got a @GoPro journey cam? I’d suggest buying one of their shutter releases too… it’s a lot easier to start recording when you get to the ‘hairy’ bits of a route #cycling