It may be dark and gloomy outside, but at least it’s Friday, right? And even better, Ryan Mallon is here to ease you into the weekend with the latest cycling news, views, and usual old nonsense on the live blog“You know you have a mainstream cycling culture when this is how helmets and hi-vis are used around young children”
We’ll have more on this development over the course of the morning, but what is clear for the moment is that Black Friday has commenced at Chain Reaction.
“I love you guys, but come on”: Jeremy Vine films bin lorry blocking cycle lane AGAIN, as company promises to “keep all road users safe” While the waste collection company in question, Veolia, thanked the presenter last month for reminding their drivers of the importance of keeping bike lanes “clear at all times”, Vine claimed this week that they appear to be “quietly” resuming the “illegal and dangerous” practice.“Bin operators do a hard job with great dedication and I respect them… But don’t park in cycle lanes!” the Strictly alumnus wrote in the video.
“We continue to work closely with Camden Council and their highways team to determine best practice that keeps all road users and our frontline teams safe when collecting along busy roads with cycle lanes,” a spokesperson said.