Well-designed cycling infrastructure is the single most important step to get more people cycling in our towns and cities. Design and build it well and people will ride it! Positively, the quality of cycle lanes in the UK is improving and this is empowering more and more people to ride. In this film, I bike a short journey from Trafalgar Square to Waterloo Bridge, using the amazing cycle lane along the Embankment. Might this be London's best cycle lane? If you live in London, or are visiting as a tourist and want to take in Big Ben, The London Eye and iconic views along the Thames, be sure to give this one a try!
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Trafalgar Square roundabout
1:43 - Shall I filter?
2:18 - Anticipating hazards in the cycle lane
3:14 - Positive interactions to build confidence
3:54 - Amazing Embankment cycle lane
5:20 - Contraflow up Savoy Street
6:30 - Turning right onto the Strand
7:42 - Fantastic views over Waterloo Bridge!
8:28 - The importance of route planning
9:18 - Please subscribe!
9:35 - Thank you page
9:47 - Watch these films
IMPORTANT NOTE ON HOW YOU RIDE:
The channel will show videos of me cycling that intend to stimulate reflection and discussion on how we ride so we can all develop as riders.
I cannot take responsibility for how you ride after you watch the videos. The cycling shown may not be suitable for all situations. Remember that you may need to be flexible when you ride and you should always adhere to the rules for cycling in your area. Cycle training with a qualified instructor can be invaluable, whatever your level of experience, so check out options in your area. If you or your workplace would like me to deliver training for you, then please get in touch via email.
HELPFUL LINKS:
The following links are available in the channel bio:
- Riding Competencies Mind Map (Eager Cycle Coaching)
- The Highway Code (England, Scotland and Wales)
- The National Standard for Cycle Training (Department for Transport)
- The Bikeability Trust website
MUSIC:
Special thanks to the very talented Pim Jones for supplying music for the channel. Check out Pim's music here:
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