The ride-sharing app said "behaviours related to" the death of a pensioner — hit by a cyclist at speeds of 25-29mph as a group ride completed laps of Regent's Park — "violate" its community standards| road.cc
The Royal Parks said it would also be working with police and cycling groups as it considers further safety measures| road.cc
The Richmond Park Cyclists group says it is unlikely that many riders will be able to comply with the planned restriction – which comes less than a year since The Royal Parks said it would clamp down on cyclists riding “recklessly”| road.cc
“It is particularly disappointing that he fled because we cyclists are a sociable tribe,” Adam Kelliher said following the incident in Richmond Park| road.cc
Coroner’s inquest told by Met officer that speed limits do not apply to cyclists| 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
Many have called for through-traffic to be banned from Richmond Park, the 2,500-acre green space in south-west London a popular destination for cyclists and home to numerous car parks for visitors — however, it is also used as a cut-through route| road.cc