@kingstoncycling
As the local borough group of @LondonCycling.bsky.social we campaign for better cycling facilities & safer, healthier streets for everyone across Kingston. Join our friendly rides, support our campaigns & access local cycling info on kingstoncycling.org.uk
Join us for more fun on Sunday 14 June in Latchmere Recreation Ground (North Kingston) when we'll be getting into the spirit of Bike Week with our next family-friendly group cycle. tiny.cc/FunRideJune26
Around 70 people of all ages joined in today's fun, family-friendly ride through Kingston, Sutton, Merton plus Epsom & Ewell.
A fantastic turnout for today's family-friendly ride as 70 smiling, pedal-powered participants of all ages helped us celebrate #InternationalWomensDay! ๐ฒ Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun, from local councillors to Full Cycle Community Bike Project & their bike TLC. Next event 14 June, infoโฌ๏ธ
How does this rain garden work, then? There's a ~25mm upstand of granite that stops rainwater getting to the planted area on the south side, but water can flow in from the north side. Has this been implemented correctly? Lots and lots of stone in the "soil" too.
Bread pudding ride toย Ripley
With Grey overcast skies, & just a few drips & drops of rain, after 2 cancellations, 19 Cyclists split into 2 groups, then via Surbiton, Long Ditton, Hinchley wood, Esher, Fairmile- with group 1 having a visit from the 'P fairy, thus group 2 took the lead-, Cobham,โฆ
Midweek ride toย Northolt
Wednesday 18th February. Just when I was beginning to think we had passed the worst of Winter, the weather gods, decided to send an Icy blast. so not too surprising, 7 cancelations, & 1 no show, thus only 1 group of 10 Cyclists left via Kingston Bridge, Bushy Park,โฆ
Definitely some in Kingston. E.
G. maps.app.goo.gl/Kzjc8YzPto8P... We understand that it's TfL driven as they're attached to TfL signals
A pothole that has been perhaps 80% patched. Lots of large stones l, about 40mm-50mm in size that came out of the hole are spread around the road surface.
NEWS: Contractors working for Kingston Council almost filled in the large pothole on Latchmere Road ๐
Challenge ride toย Downe
Sunday 8th February. A mostly Cloudy but dry day saw 17 Cyclists split into 2 groups, leave New Malden, via Motspur park, North Cheam, Sutton, Carshalton, Bedddington Park, Waddon, Croydon, Selhurst- joined by 1 more for group 1-, Heavers Meadow, Woodside, Ashburton Field,โฆ
๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ก ๐ฅ๐๐๐ - ๐ฆ๐จ๐ก ๐ด ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐: All welcome as Kingston's next family-friendly group ride explores 4 boroughs in just 6.5 miles! Starting from Manor Park, what better way to give your cycling confidence a spring boost & celebrate International Women's Day. Free sign up on tiny.cc/FunRideMarch26
Rain gardens built to soak up rainwater on each side of the road. Plastic barriers surround the work site.
The work site showing kerb build-outs infilled with soil.
We're pleased to see that the traffic filter on Lower Ham Road is being constructed in permanent materials, and especially pleased to see the removal of the speed hump.
Bread pudding ride to Thorpeย Green
Sunday 25th January, A mostly cloudy dayy, with some light Drizzle, after 3 late cancellations, it was decided to go with just 1 group, via Kingston Bridge, Bushy Park, Hampton, Hanworth, Sunbury, Ashford, Knowle Green, Staines (Photo, with a Swan upper), Egham,โฆ
We've reported a couple of potholes in Staunton Road and Latchmere Road to Kingston Council. You can report pothole and other issues, too, through their website. Potholes and pavements | Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames share.google/sBUgwJCzPOyH...
Kingston's roads condition is rated "Red" (lowest) by the Department of Transport, but the rating is based on incomplete information...
Pothole map shows Kingston among Englandโs worstโmaintained boroughs, Freedom Pass backlash. Plus, @kingstonianfc.bsky.social in relegation battle as @chelseafcw.bsky.social aim for quadruple. More local stories in Love Kingston. Please sign-up - itโs freeeeeeeeee!
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A pothole in the roadnear the verge approaching Ham Gate.
The pothole with rainwater in it. It's about 30 centimetres wide.
Hi @theroyalparks.bsky.social, please can you get someone to look into this pothole in #RichmondPark? It's about 150m(?) from Ham Gate. Thank you!
Midweek ride to Maidaย Vale
Wednesday 14th January. A very chilly but Sunny Morning, mostly cloudy afternoon, after 3 late cancellations, 17 Cyclists split into 2 groups, left via Skerne Rd, Aerospace estate, Ham, Ham gate Richmond Park- group 1 joined by 1 more-, Sheen gate, Barnes- a long wait atโฆ
Rides round-up 2025
Wednesday 17th Deccember. After 1 late cancellation & 2 no shows, 19 Cyclists split into 2 groups, with group 1 led by the new โJoyful Cyclingโ winner, (see separate post), making sure everyone had a smile before the start, into a rather chillly Headwind, via Portsmouth Rdโฆ
Bread Pudding ride toย Woodmansterne
Sunday 11th January. A rather chilly overcast day, with 1 no show, 17 Cyclists split into 2 groups, leave via Fairfield, Norbiton, New Malden, Beeline (Photo group 1), Raynes park, Wimbledon Chase, Merton park, Morden Hall Park, Ravensbury Park, Wandle trail, toโฆ
Rogers review ofย 2025
Once again the Sunday or Bread pudding rides started the year quite often with 20 plus, so often 2 groups needed, usually Bai leading a 2nd group on a Sunday, (more about Bai shortly), later in the year both Andrea C & Celia helped lead a 2nd group. A few of the new places weโฆ
More info on Kingston Cycling Campaign's calendar of fun, friendly and FREE group bike rides on kingstoncycling.org.uk/rides-2/
Kingston Cycling Campaign's January to July 2026 calendar of free group bike rides
Get your New Year resolutions off to a healthy start with our FREE friendly group bike rides! ๐ฒ Our regular outings are a fun way to turn good intentions into everyday habits while exploring in great company. Check our upcoming ride calendar & be inspired to cycle more in 2026.
Ad for Senior Engineer job, located in Kingston, salary ยฃ38k to ยฃ52k. Closing date Jan 16.
A description of what sort of person the council is looking for.
Do you know someone who would be good at this job? careers.kingston.gov.uk/jobs#/(ole-o...
Midweek ride toย Staines
Wednesday 17th Deccember. After 1 late cancellation & 2 no shows, 19 Cyclists split into 2 groups, with group 1 led by the new 'Joyful Cycling' winner, (see separate post), making sure everyone had a smile before the start, into a rather chillly Headwind, via Portsmouth Rdโฆ
LCC awards, 2025
Tuesday 16th December. On a rather Chilly evening who would be mad enough to attend an awards ceremony in central London, it turns out quite a few including a group from KCC rides, to see if our illustrious leader (Me) & Suzanne from the KCC committee would win an award, theโฆ
A trio of male balaclava-wearing e-motorcycle riders has been seen in #RichmondPark today.
Christmas special ride toย Hersham
Sunday 7th December. A warmer than average December day, but with Rain in the Forecast, not too much of a surprise, many had elected to go straight to the Pub, with 1 no show, 22 Cyclists split into 2 groups, leave via Kingston Bridge, Bushy Park, Hampton,โฆ
The "Friends of Kingston Gate" say that the ongoing trial of one-way working 2 way for bikes on Kings), on upper Kings Road and New Road (near #RichmondPark Kingston Gate) is at risk of being halted by the Council. They have a petition here www.change.org/p/keep-the-o...
Have you ever seen a bike lane sweeper - pulled behind a bike?
Volunteers in Kirkland have a new tool that attaches to the back of an e-bike. It's good for protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and narrow trails.
My @kuow.org story: www.kuow.org/stories/clea...
A red triangle warning sign depicting a cycle skidding with a sign beneath "CYCLISTS CAUTION Roundabout may be slippery" and a blue roundabout sign above.
Lots of new signs in #RichmondPark. Not seen this design for "slippery cyclists" anywhere before.
Lots of leaves on cycle lane on Kingston Hill
'Tis the season where we struggle to get Kingston Council to sweep up leaves on pavements and cycle leaves ๐๐. When we reported these leaves in the cycle lane the case was closed with the comment "Unable to remove or clear" ๐
