The risk of being killed or seriously injured while cycling has fallen by 37 per cent over the last decade – but safety continues to be one of the main reasons Londoners do not cycle, or do not cycle more. It has been reported that Mayor Sadiq Khan does not allow his daughters to cycle in London.
Most cyclists in London are white males. 70 per cent of frequent cyclists are men, along with 59 per cent of infrequent cyclists. In contrast, 27 per cent of current cycle trips are made by women, and black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups account for only 15 per cent of current cycle trips. [1]
The BBC Broadcaster, Jeremy Vine, is a recent convert to cycling. The Editor of his BBC Radio 2 programme, Phil Jones, has been cycling in London for over 30 years.
Jeremy was in the headlines in 2016 when he was involved in a confrontation with a motorist in Kensington, west London. The incident was captured on Jeremy’s bike-mounted cameras. The video was viewed more than 15 million times on Facebook. [2]
On Monday, the London Assembly Transport Committee will discuss cycling infrastructure and public attitudes to cycling with both men, based on their experiences of cycling in London. The guests are:
- Jeremy Vine, BBC Broadcaster
- Phil Jones, Editor Jeremy Vine Show
The meeting will take place on Monday, 19 February from 3:00pm in The Chamber at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE via webcast or 
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Notes to editors
- Analysis of Cycling Potential 2016
- https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/feb/01/driver-abuse-jeremy-vine-convicted-road-rage-shanique-syrena-pearson
- Agenda Papers
- Keith Prince AM, Chairman of the Transport Committee, is available for interview – see contact details below.
- London Assembly Transport Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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