From Newsgroup: uk.rec.cycling

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Cyclists told to slow down in London parks as new cycling code of conduct launched rCo after 86% of Londoners said 20mph speed limits should apply to bikes

The Royal ParksrCO new rCyconsiderate cycling campaignrCO includes a code of conduct for cyclists entering its parks either for leisure or commuting, as
the charityrCOs director tells cyclists they rCLmust understand the impact their speed can have on othersrCY

by RYAN MALLON
THU, APR 24, 2025 10:59

The charity responsible for running LondonrCOs Royal Parks has today launched
a campaign urging cyclists using the capitalrCOs green spaces to be rCLmore consideraterCY and to adhere to the parksrCO speed limits, months after calling on the government to prosecute people on bikes riding at over 20mph in the parks.

The Royal ParksrCO rCLconsiderate cyclingrCY campaign comes after the charity commissioned a survey on cycling in London, which saw 86 per cent of respondents state that the 20mph speed limit in the centre of the capital should also apply to bikes.

It also includes a new code of conduct and rCLbest-practice guidancerCY for all cyclists entering the parks, advising them to rCLcontrol their speedrCY, rCLrespect all park visitorsrCY, and refrain from riding in large groups.

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The complete and very long article can be found here:

<https://road.cc/content/news/cyclists-told-slow-down-london-parks-313679>

This comment by a cyclist obviously wasnrCOt thought through before hitting
the send keyrCa

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This excellent article says it all. Physics and science based, researched
and referenced. Now if only 50 percent of people werenrCOt below average intelligence we may have hope.

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