Yes this!
An E-bike got me back into riding a bike and rekindled the joy of cycling, for transport and for fun.
What is “the E-Bike Effect?”
“Those who bought e-bikes increased their average daily bicycle use from 2.1km (1.3 miles) to 9.2km (5.7 miles), a 340% increase. The e-bike share of all their transportation increased dramatically too; from 17% to 49%.”
Fewer car trips.
Via @lloydalter.bsky.social
Why a canal towpath is just not suitable as part of an everyday cycle network: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfYv... #cycling #ActiveTravel #Nuneaton
It is extremely difficult to construct a practical case against this position. Net Zero is now as much about patriotism as it is about climate change.
“A city’s creativity doesn’t depend on cars. That’s the 20th century. We’re in the 21st.”— Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo.
No matter what happens in the Paris election in 4 days, the world’s cities owe @annehidalgo.bsky.social a huge debt of gratitude.
The boldest, most inspiring mayor I’ve seen.
In the news today, a cyclist on the pavement who killed a man is charged with manslaughter.
By contrast, here's a van driver who killed a little girl. He was driving on the pavement: common, and illegal. Killed her. Only charged with dangerous driving. Fully let off.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
Building safer active travel networks that work for women and girls 👭
Women and girls across the UK continue to miss out on the freedom and wellbeing that active travel can bring, because too many routes still feel unsafe.
📷 Chris Foster
It's another huge benefit for pedestrians from 20mph in Wales as legislation passed today enables councils to install simplified side zebra crossings at junctions where the main and side roads have a 20mph limit.
But rail/bus fare increases have been higher than for motoring so to get the traffic flowing, shouldn’t you be thinking about what we should be incentivising people to do more of? Most people do have a choice in the way they travel, but it’s currently cheaper to drive. Transport strategy??
An emergency
The data from six local bus companies including Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel shows overall year-on-year passenger numbers are ~8% up since the introduction of the congestion charge. A third of this increase is on park and ride services news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/more-people-...
Singer Neneh Cherry accepts a kiss from love interest/spouse Cameron McVey in Tokyo
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Neneh!
Born March 10, 1964
"Get there on a Hopper cycle"
Elswick Hopper Cycle and Motor Company, based in Barton-upon-Humber, UK
Where was Farage’s closest aide and Reform UK Welsh leader Nathan Gill heading when he was arrested for taking bribes from Putin’s pal Medvedchuk?
To a Kremlin sponsored conference in Moscow, to talk about the role of crypto currencies in politics
The warnings are there for us all to see
Delighted to see some of Laura's patch and discuss making roads safer - very positive discussion with some great ideas.
As so often in rural Oxfordshire, I saw the site of a tragic collision where a local child was killed and one where an adult was badly injured. Safe streets affect communities.
Someday you might find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile.
It’s important you don’t enter that house.
Are Lime an American company?
Today marks 18 months since Thames Water closed the #NewhamGreenway, the ONLY safe north south cycle route in our borough, cutting off over 3000 journeys per day. We are still waiting for a safe alternative. newhamcyclists.uk/greenway-flu... #GreenwayFlushedAway
Solar panels as standard are on their way. www.businessgreen.com/news/4526775...
In an unprecedented move, I'm going to share a GB News story. About Oxfordshire's 275th 20mph zone. And you know what? It's pretty favourable.
When even GB News recognises that people ACTUALLY WANT 20MPH, you know that it's got to be pretty popular.
www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/ca...
Over two thirds of the British public back proposals for solar panels to be installed on all new houses
87% believe govt policy should ensure new homes are designed to cut energy costs
www.businessgreen.com/news/4526696...
Get some awe in your life. Wander the Thames Path on this Bermondsey Step-Free River Trail. Featuring Bermondsey, London Bridge & Shad Thames.
It's about a 1 hour and 30 minutes walk (3.2 km)
https://walks.gojauntly.com/walks/bermondsey-step-free-river-trail-12616934527302504941
I suggest we all complain:
You can email the readers’ editor’s office directly on guardian.readers@theguardian.com outlining the following points:
The article you’re complaining about & date.
The nature of your complaint in no more than 500 words.
Which part of the Editorial Code it breaches.
Can we spread this single piece of information around a bit, not just on Bluesky. Send a paper printout to your grumpy old 'net zero will make us all poor' Uncle, or Auntie.
Introduce Proportional Representation now, for the love of god
bsky.app/profile/elec...
Brilliant work here from the West Midlands Road Safety Commissioner.
The sad part is how likely it'll be met with indifference by those with the power to do something about it.
Residents in Reepham, Norfolk are being asked to help shape a new Quietway between Marriott’s Way and Reepham
Residents can also contribute ideas, issues and experiences through the Reepham Quietway interactive online Community Map! :https://buff.ly/ZTC5ir7
🪟 Want to show people that you care about road safety and better transport this local election? Get a Better Streets for Birmingham poster to display in your window. Choose from six messages - or order a street pack with all posters - and just cover the cost of the stamp (£1.55) 📬.
I suggest we all complain:
You can email the readers’ editor’s office directly on guardian.readers@theguardian.com outlining the following points:
The article you’re complaining about & date.
The nature of your complaint in no more than 500 words.
Which part of the Editorial Code it breaches.
Literally not one mention of cycling looool.
Even on the bit where it's like - "if you commute by train, see if you can get a season ticket for the car park".
Idk why not try cycling to the station for free?! www.theguardian.com/money/2026/m...
