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![Cheekily often described as as an ‘unorganised coincidence’ of cyclists, Critical Mass has seen a monthly gathering of cyclists pedalling their way around central London, and last Friday’s big ride marked the 20th anniversary of […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/critical-mass-20th-birthday-011-115x115.jpg "Critical Mass celebrates its 20th anniversary with a huge central London ride")
Critical Mass celebrates its 20th anniversary with a huge central London ride
Posted on Monday, Apr 28, 2014 | No CommentsCheekily often described as as an ‘unorganised coincidence’ of cyclists, Critical Mass has seen a monthly gathering of cyclists pedalling their way around central London, and last Friday’s big ride marked the 20th anniversary of […] -
London Cycling Campaign’s ‘Space for Cycling’ demo encircles Parliament
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 3, 2013 | 2 CommentsLast night there was a ‘Space for Cycling’ demo in central London, which saw Parliament encircled by cyclists campaigning for safer cycling in London. -
A hipster bike stripped bare, Brixton Police Station – and some useful bike locking tips
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013 | 5 CommentsSpare a moment, if you will, for this stylish, single-speed, retro racer bike in Brixton that has been cruelly been stripped bare of almost all of its components. -
![There was glorious sunshine, Penny Farthings hurtling around the track, folding bike races and some top notch professional cyclists to be seen at the 2013 London Nocturne – plus the […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/london-nocturne-2013-081-115x115.jpg "Photos of the London Nocturne 2013 bike races in central London")
Photos of the London Nocturne 2013 bike races in central London
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 | No CommentsThere was glorious sunshine, Penny Farthings hurtling around the track, folding bike races and some top notch professional cyclists to be seen at the 2013 London Nocturne – plus the […] -
Herne Hill Velodrome secures its future with new investment. Huzzah!
Posted on Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 | No CommentsI’m a big fan of the Herne Hill Velodrome and I was well chuffed to learn today that it’s received more funding to improve the once-crumbling stadium. -
Barclays Cycle Hire scheme in London – those hefty price increases in full
Posted on Monday, Nov 19, 2012 | 4 CommentsI’ve been a huge fan of the ‘Boris Bikes’ cycle hire scheme in London, but am disheartened to see the huge increase in fees coming next year. -
Cycooldelic Bike Hub, Brixton Road, Brixton – bicycle recycling for the local community
Posted on Friday, Oct 26, 2012 | 1 CommentSituated on Brixton Road (close to JAMM), it’s hard not to miss the brightly coloured exterior of the Cycooldelic Bike Hub. -
London Nocturne 2012: Penny Farthing races, folding bike dashes and pro cycling festival
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 12, 2012 | No CommentsOn Saturday, we all went along to the London Nocturne cycling event, held around Smithfield Market in Farringdon, central London. -
Barclays Boris Bikes go east and west this Thursday, Brixton left out in the cold
Posted on Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012 | 2 CommentsThose lucky bastards in trendy East London are set to enjoy the benefits of Barclays bikes, as the hire scheme extends into Tower Hamlets, including Canary Wharf and North Shoreditch in Hackney, this Thursday. -
![Yesterday’s article about how to protect your bike from thieves turned out to be so popular, I’ve decided to post up a follow-up piece with some video showing how best […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/brixton-stolen-bike-parts-5-115x115.jpg "More bike locking tips: watch these videos and protect your bike!")
More bike locking tips: watch these videos and protect your bike!
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2011 | 3 CommentsYesterday’s article about how to protect your bike from thieves turned out to be so popular, I’ve decided to post up a follow-up piece with some video showing how best […] -
![Seen clinging lifelessly to one of the bike racks outside Brixton tube station yesterday was this heavily plundered bike, bereft of its wheels. The owner had made the foolish mistake of only locking the […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/brixton-stolen-bike-parts-115x115.jpg "Here’s what happens when you don’t lock your bike properly outside Brixton tube")
Here’s what happens when you don’t lock your bike properly outside Brixton tube
Posted on Monday, Nov 7, 2011 | 12 CommentsSeen clinging lifelessly to one of the bike racks outside Brixton tube station yesterday was this heavily plundered bike, bereft of its wheels. The owner had made the foolish mistake of only locking the […] -
![October’s Critical Mass bike ride around the capital took in both of the current Occupy London sites at St Paul’s and Finsbury Square. Here’s a few photos of the ride, […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/critical-mass-october-2011-01-115x115.jpg "Halloween London Critical Mass ride shows solidarity with Occupy London")
Halloween London Critical Mass ride shows solidarity with Occupy London
Posted on Saturday, Oct 29, 2011 | No CommentsOctober’s Critical Mass bike ride around the capital took in both of the current Occupy London sites at St Paul’s and Finsbury Square. Here’s a few photos of the ride, […] -
![It’s not a patch on the sophisticated ‘Boris Bikes’ scheme that covers a large chunk of central London, but it’s great to see Cardiff’s more modest OyBike bike rental system […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/cardiff-oybike-cycle-scheme-01-115x115.jpg "Cardiff’s Oybike street bike hire scheme continues to grow")
Cardiff’s Oybike street bike hire scheme continues to grow
Posted on Friday, Aug 12, 2011 | 3 CommentsIt’s not a patch on the sophisticated ‘Boris Bikes’ scheme that covers a large chunk of central London, but it’s great to see Cardiff’s more modest OyBike bike rental system […] -
![Today sees the first birthday of the ‘Boris Bike’ scheme in London, with Transport for London celebrating the occasion by announcing a westward expansion while scooping up another £25 million in sponsorship […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/barclays-tfl-cycle-hire-7-115x115.jpg "London’s Boris Bikes speed past their first birthday, TfL celebrate with a feast o’facts")
London’s Boris Bikes speed past their first birthday, TfL celebrate with a feast o’facts
Posted on Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 | 3 CommentsToday sees the first birthday of the ‘Boris Bike’ scheme in London, with Transport for London celebrating the occasion by announcing a westward expansion while scooping up another £25 million in sponsorship […] -
![Wrapping up my photos from an all-action Saturday afternoon in London (Slutwalk followed by the Naked Bike Ride followed by this cycling event at Smithfield), is this selection of snaps […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/london-nocturne-june-2011-21-115x115.jpg "Penny Farthing races in the heart of the city: London Nocturne 2011")
Penny Farthing races in the heart of the city: London Nocturne 2011
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 14, 2011 | No CommentsWrapping up my photos from an all-action Saturday afternoon in London (Slutwalk followed by the Naked Bike Ride followed by this cycling event at Smithfield), is this selection of snaps […]