Saw that at Liverpool Street station, are they more secure do you think? Plenty of bystanders and traffic as people walking in and out of the station

Cycling down High Street Kensington on my way back from a ride earlier - Uber stopped at a red light and the passenger decided to get out. Knocked off my the door and landed on my hand/shifter.

Generally I think I'm ok, sore hand and cut to my finger. Left shifter is completely smashed and bar tape scuffed.

The passenger was incredibly apologetic and offered to pay but then seemed to backtrack a bit when she heard it would be more than the £50 she thought.

What are the next steps now? I've left my bike at the bike shop for an assessment and the Kensington BID (private security?) stopped and helped and left their details. Still really shaken up and not sure what to do.

Hello everyone.

I've started seeing these pop up. Could you please respond. I know its not perfect but lets try and get the cycle lanes built (as a first step).

Hi all, need some advice what to do next with bike commute in central London.

I’m a beginner cyclist and currently in my year 1 of commute cycling. I’m in London 3 days a week and take trains to Paddington then grab a Boris bike to work. It worked fine through winter until this point when the weather gets better and more people out and around on the bikes. During peak, both morning and evening, I often face no bikes to rent or no place to dock the bike therefore late to work or miss the train.

Current thinking - I’ve got an old cheap road bike at home and could bring it in and park at the platform in Paddington during the week, seeing people doing this. Then leave it at work over the weekend. Not sure how secure/ feasible this would be.

I’ve asked around and people recommended to get a foldable bike like Brompton and carry on the train. I do think the price tag is a bit dear and not sure how easy or fiddly to fold/unfold and carry up and down the platforms.

Not really sure what to do. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

This is CS1 at Balls Pond Rd, N1. This guy has been working in one of the adjacent shops and decided it's his personal parking space. I've reported a couple of times via social media but the council don't bother to reply. A couple of bollards would stop these people. Once, this guy started to reverse when I said something, there are constantly cyclists and often kids using the lane so it's dangerous as well as illegal. What's the best thing to do?

I’ve just moved from overseas to London and don’t have a sense of repair costs for my cycle. There’s a small issue with changing gears (chain slipped) and the neighbourhood bike shop has given me a quote of 150 pound. Does it seem like a reasonable estimate? 100 pounds is service charge and the rest for chain, rear hub sprocket etc thanks!

Hello - I'll avoid going into too many details here, please take my word for it that I was not at fault, but can anybody recommend a course of action for when you are knocked off your bike and become injured, as well as out of pocket due to expenses (to fix bike, smashed phone, ripped jacket etc).

Presumably a solicitor but if so, which one? I have the guy who hit me's phone number (as well as photos of his car of course) - should I contact him to try and resolve it without litigation..?

This morning at rush hour I cycled the 20mph limit road between archway and Kentish Town. There were two dump trucks aggressively accelerating behind cyclists and close passing us. Only to be over taken easily at every set of lights. It’s absolutely terrifying to be bullied by something that size on the road.

Once we reached Kentish Town they were completed stuck in a big tailback of cars. Made zero progress for nearly killing us.

I've just had an email from Forest telling me the price of my Forest Plus subscription is frozen until September - wahoo. I read further, the reason for them telling me this is because they've increased 'Forest Plus 1000 minutes' to £70 per month (0.07ppm) for new users.

For context, my subscription with them was 'Forest Plus 2000 minutes' at £75 per month (0.03ish ppm) - so in four months they've cancelled the 2000 minute option and doubled their cost per minute.

My Zone 1-3 return commute options are:

• TfL = £10
• Lime = £7.20 (0.09p pm)
• Forest New = £5.60 (0.07p pm)
• Forest Old = £3.60 (0.03p pm)

I understand it's a start up company with ostensibly good environmental intentions, and I'm grateful for having eBikes in London - I used to cycle everywhere but the faff of carrying a lock, stress about having my bike stolen, storing it in a shared hallway, having a change of clothes, showering, distance to work from home etc. means the benefits far outweigh the monthly cost.

I just can't believe the arrogance of the price hike vs the direction of the service they're providing - their bikes are in increasingly dangerous / poor condition - bizarrely they removed the 'Report Damage' button from the End Ride screen to make things worse, the app is singly the worst I've ever used - full of bugs and glitches that often make it slow to impossible to end a ride first time and they don't distribute their bikes properly across the areas they're supposed to serve.

Against this mad price hike, instead of fixing the issues that exist, they're launching gimmicky new models of Forest bikes with kids seats, cargo holds etc.

The sole reason I use Forest is because they're cheaper than Lime, who on the whole run a vastly superior operation... but for such a marginal price difference I think Forest have scored a huge own goal here.

https://cycleway51.commonplace.is/ Westminster Council are currently in the consultation phase regarding the continuation of cycleway 51 through Hamilton Terrace.

Currently I'm awair of a lot of 4x4 driving St John's Wood mums who are very against this and want option 1 (which is essentially do nothing except paint some lines which they'll all ignore anyway). I think option 2, the curbside cycle line is the best option, but would love some perspective from other people who cycle.

Additionally extra votes for cycle friendly options always appreciated!

Hi guys,

I'm looking for some advice after a fairly hairy moment I had yesterday. I had just crossed Westminster Bridge and wanted to turn right onto Whitehall. I checked the route in advance and Google Maps said to go all the way around Parliament Square like a roundabout (1st picture).

I was cycling down the cycle lane and stopped at a red at the traffic lights (specifically for bikes - shown in the 3rd image). This traffic light has a no right turn sign, reinforcing my plan to continue left around Parliament Square.

As soon as the light turned green, I set off, indicated left and turned onto the A3212. At the same moment that I entered the other road, a large group of pedestrians (green arrow) see a green man and start crossing the road into the square. I slam on the brakes, thinking that they are all jaywalking, but I bump into a couple of them and am knocked off my bike. I'm left in the middle of the road picking up my bike with them all shouting at me "It's a green man! What are you doing?". But I was following a green light myself so thought I had a clear path so couldn't see what I had done wrong. I was mortified and still feel very anxious about the incident.

I now see that there are road markings saying to turn right in two stages, but these are contradicted by the "no right turn" signs on the traffic light. What if I wanted to continue left down Abingdon Street towards Millbank? Maybe I should have stopped at the traffic lights at the crossing but I wouldn't have expected to see them so soon after a turn - I would have thought these were for the traffic coming southbound from Whitehall.

If anyone knows this junction well, let me know what went wrong here. Thanks.

I'm not expecting much can be done as I don't have any video recordings, but regularly at the junction at Tooting Bec tube station I'll be cycling down the a24, it is a green light for both directions, but the vehicles in a queue to turn right from the opposite direction won't stop for oncoming bikes, and will just turn right into me while I'm already in the junction, and beeping and shouting at me (so not an issue of visibility). I think they assume it's only their direction that is green and that I'm jumping a red and they did not realise my side is also green and I have right of way. They will obviously happily give way for cars. Last night 6 cars in a row waiting to turn right won't stop and give way even though I'm in the junction, I nearly got hit.

Is it a road design or traffic light design issue, what can I do to survive this dangerous junction?

This incedent happened on Tuesday 1.04.2025 between 16.05 to 16.10 on Blackfriars Road at traffic lights webber street and Blackfriars I attached a photo of map and the only photo of him that I have. There were few witnesses ( other cyclist behind me and pedestrians)when it happened.

He passed the red light traveling from Blackfriars bridge towards Lambeth road while few others and I were cycling to the opposite direction.

I believe as soon as he passed that red light someone might have sweared at him for passing red light or something because he was looking behind him with sped he was cycling ( big wheel electric bike) and came on our bike lane with that sped I couldn't do anything apart from stopping on my lane and all of a sudden he crash on my left leg and broken the back of my knee. Been on st Thomas hospital after X-ray and CT scan unfortunately it's a bad news . If any of you guys happened to be around and have a photages of incidents please pass it to me. I'm self employed(construction worker) and doctor suggests it will be 6 to 8 weeks to get back to work. I don't know how I ll coup with rent ,food,and bills living in London for the next 6 weeks . I don't think I can afford solicitors or even get anything out of him to help me with expenses,but have to see what I can legally do with this idiot.

He stopped but quietly runaway from there without given his details and was quite arrogant that he got a scratchs on his feet as well never mind admitting he passed red light with sped while looking behind and caused the accident on the wrong side of the bike lane.

I thought it ll be a scratch and pain,but looks like I need a surgery or something. Been discharged from hospital,but had to go back for plastering or worse case surgery. Way too many idiots that have zero respect for others and do silly things.

I was in real pain couldn't get videos or more photo of him that's the only photo of him that I have .

Do appreciate any suggestions that helps me out in legal and also if I can get any help financially ( none welfare) untill I get back to work.

Hi, I'm finishing a cycling tour in London next week and am looking for a shop that can box my bike. I'm flying back home with a change in Beijing and am worried about the bike getting damaged in transit. Can anyone recommend a shop that provides a bike boxing service in London? Ideally South London but any recommendation would be great. Thanks in advance!

Has anyone ever had drivers react aggressively to cyclists wearing cameras? I cycle roughly 2 hours a day in east london and see 2-3 instances of dangerous road use that puts a swerving car/van within reach of me a day. I haven't been hit yet but I was wondering about getting a camera to protect myself.

However I've noticed that a lot of men (could be women as well but I've only ever seen men) become enraged when they realise they're being recorded by a phone. Is it the same with cycling cameras as well? I don't want to put myself in further unnecessary danger, but I also cycle a lot of routes where cars have to overtake into oncoming traffic due to narrow lanes/parked cars and i want to protect myself. (I'm not slow and I mostly cycle by the kerb unless there's a dangerous overtake spot)

I am very picky with what I submit to the Met, I know they are busy etc etc etc.

I have made a point of only submitting excellent and clear footage.

My experience though is more reflective of their time to respond. Since upping the quality of submissions I have a reduction in responses to ~30% And only 1 in the last 12 submissions has had a response.

From my perspective this is nuts, free evidence, fine income without needing frontline officers, appropriate treatment of those that endanger the roads, it’s a win win win. But one that isn’t being taken up.

Furthermore, with today’s news on police cuts it feels like the perfect opportunity to expand this low cost policing! (fat chance).

How well have the Met responded to your submissions? Do your results differ?

I was cycling home today (really enjoying the sunshine but hating the wind!) and to my surprise a bright yellow rickshaw/pedicab was in the cycle lane on CS3 on Royal Mint street/Dock street junction whilst texting and not looking.

This guy was taking up near enough 3/4 of space available and nearly knocked off a few cyclists.

How are these people allowed to operate those vehicles they are so dangerous!

Hi all,

If anyone has made reports to the Met Police between Jan 2023 - Oct 2024, you may wonder what's happened following the report, and recall that they state in their emails that you will receive no further contact regarding your case unless taken to court. Well in a recent submission they provided this link: https://www.met.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/foi-media/metropolitan-police/priorities_and_how_we_are_doing/corporate/public-allegations-data-january2023-november2024.xlsx which comes from a FOI request (not mine) and you can search for your case. There is no numberplate or case reference search, however you can filter by date/month, road name and there is a good chance you can find your submission along with the results.

Thought I'd share this in case anyone was interested. There may be earlier versions out there (haven't checked myself) for before this date, and possible they'll publish newer versions with time.

I’m considering getting a new bike (not sure what yet) and selling my current one. Is it better to get a bike fit before purchasing / choosing a new one to see what they recommend or am I better off finding my new bike and going to the bike fit with it? The bike fit is expensive so I want to make the most of the experience.

Hi, wondered what your thoughts are on this new bike lane in Holland Street, Kensington W8. I've done a lot of cycling and this looks like a cheap but dangerous idea.

The most dangerous point being when vehicles turn in left at the top many large cars and vans drive into the 'bike lane' creating potential for a head on collision. Many will not expect an oncoming cyclist.

There is a small beware of cyclist sign but lots going on with a zebra crossing just before and its a sharp left so restricted view turning in.

Secondly the road is not that wide with cars always parked on right. Poor drivers in larger vehicles tend to leave a larger gap to avoid them and err towards cyclists meaning no chance of the required 1.5m

Thinking about London Hyde Park to Brighton and maybe back or maybe train back.

Rather i have a week day off but wondering if weekdays are a nightmare and best left for a weekend?

I'd probably head off at 5AM and hope to average 30kph (18.5mph)

Suggestions? Riding solo so any cafes or places I can order food and keep an eye on the bike with a light ski lock welcome too.

Hi everyone! Thanks for having me.
TL;DR: What bike do people reckon is less likely to get stolen, if any?

Context: My wife and I had our bikes stolen this week from the bottom of our building (neighbour just left the front door open for a few hours, nice one mate) so on the hunt for a replacement. I just want something to do my flat 30 min commute on.

The one I got nicked was one I got four years ago, so had a decent run. I bought it because I read an interview with a bike thief on Stolen Ride, who said they wouldn't steal a bike worth less than £200 (not worth the effort) - so I bought an old Peugeot worth just under £200. Never had any evidence of anyone trying to hack off the lock or anything. Figure I could just get the same sort of thing again and hope my neighbours aren't as thick going forward.

Problem with the Peugeot was that it was quite old, it cost me loads to service. Basically every bike worth less than £200 is a vintage one, so likely to have the same issues (I think?). As such, was looking at other options - maybe a single speed or something.

Basically, what I'm trying to get at is: what bike do people reckon is less likely to get stolen, if any? Is there any other consideration apart from age? Could I get a modern one that's less of a pain to maintain and it still be equally as unattractive to the thieves? I know its a nebulous question, without a definitive answer, but just trying to get a sense of what the prevailing feeling is. Thanks!