“Following several cycling-related incidents, it is our duty to take action to minimise the risk of accidents and our priority to ensure the safety of all cyclists together with other visitors,” Richmond Park’s manager said| road.cc
The Royal Parks acknowledges bike riders aren’t subject to same rules as motorists, but says action will be taken against those riding “recklessly”| road.cc
Coroner’s inquest told by Met officer that speed limits do not apply to cyclists| road.cc
But force underlines that action can be taken against people riding irresponsibly and putting others in danger| road.cc
The races will be paused as the parks’ management “evaluates our position” – but “fuming” organisers say decision has been clouded by “very irresponsible journalism” and that the alternative is “busy roads and fast-moving cars”| road.cc