Cyclist killed in Brixton
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Rushy
basically a scrotum
Lorry and cyclist junction of Mervan and Effra. So many police. And a tent.
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hiraethified
Oh fuck. That doesn't sound good.
The cyclist died unfortunately according the Evening Standard website. Man in his 60s
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madolesance
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That section of Effra Road is awful. Doesn't surprise that this has happened.The cyclist died unfortunately according the Evening Standard website. Man in his 60s
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hiraethified
That's awful news.The cyclist died unfortunately according the Evening Standard website. Man in his 60s
bcuster
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Negligence certainly involved
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
Cyclist dies after serious crash involving lorry in main road
A cyclist has died at the scene of a crash involving a lorry on a main road in Brixton.
xsunnysuex
Life is a horizontal fall.
RIP Earl Martin Reynolds. 
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
What makes you certain?
bcuster
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It’s the driver’s assumed duty to remain clear if pedestrians and cyclists
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Let’s be absolutely clear though that there are certain situations in which pedestrians and cyclists can be 100% at fault, and there’s nothing at all the operator of the vehicle involved could have done even when paying full attention. The majority of accidents are the driver’s fault, but by no means all of them.
GarveyLives
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RIP Earl Martin Reynolds.
The late Mr Reynolds' family is well-known in Brixton and the surrounding area, having lived there for several generations and also having owned two separate businesses in Coldharbour Lane, only a short distance from the site of the earliest post-war Caribbean settlement.
Tragically, it appears that he was killed only a couple of hundred metres from where he and his siblings were brought up.
Condolences to the many friends and family of the Late Earl Martin Reynolds in and around Brixton and beyond who will have been personally impacted by this sad news.
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The late Mr Reynolds' family is well-known in Brixton and the surrounding area, having lived there for several generations and also having owned two separate businesses in Coldharbour Lane, only a short distance from the site of the earliest post-war Caribbean settlement.
Tragically, it appears that he was killed only a couple of hundred metres from where he and his siblings were brought up.
Condolences to the many friends and family of the Late Earl Martin Reynolds in and around Brixton and beyond who will have been personally impacted by this sad news.
There are a number of very moving floral tributes on the traffic island today. His brother was there at lunchtime when I walked past and we spoke for a minute or two. I hope others also stopped to give a kind word and wish the family strength.
I cycle that stretch every day and always feel conscious of my vulnerability there. There’s a lot of late lane-changing as vehicles bound for Tulse Hill realise they’re being funnelled into the loop around St Matthew’s - a manoeuvre that takes them right across the short central cycle lane, or that can cause traffic in the left-hand lane to drift across the bike path next to the pavement.
felonius monk
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Too many vehicles approach that junction at pace.
Such sad news, i agree the whole road scheme in that area is very poor, very little traffic calming / speed cameras. Starting at the crossroads of Brixton Road and Acre Lane / Coldhardbour and moving up to where this horrible accident occurred the highway is poorly designed. It certainly felt like the junctions have been designed with cars in mind and not to protect the more vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists. Unfortunately I can recall several horrific accidents over the years, and nothing seems to have changed. The fact Lambeth townhall overlooks the whole area just makes it feel worse somehow.
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
The LTNs have at least made it possible now to avoid central Brixton for some journeys (Atlantic Rd - Railton Rd - Herne Hill if you're going east and Lyham Rd if you're going west of Brixton Hill). There's a chunk in the middle that's still horrible to cycle through though.
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hiraethified
On a related note, twice yesterday buses nearly put me in danger on my journey to Tulse Hill. On both occasions they were picking up passengers and still indicating left so I put my arm out to pass them, but they then pulled out without indicating, potentially pushing me into incoming traffic.
Despite all the improvements, cycling is still way more dangerous than it needs to be.
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hiraethified
That whole stretch along Effra Road up to Water Lane is in appalling condition, with huge potholes that rattle bikes to the core.
skyscraper101
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I just won't cycle in London any more. I used to but I value my life too much to be dealing with all the bad drivers and unsegregated cycleways these days. Not to mention the bike thievery. It's a shame, especially when you see how much more cycle friendly other places are in Europe.
yes, I go through Brixton regularly but use Railton Road, which is great. and the A203 is OK. would avoid being on the high street as much as possible. and Atlantic Road is all about avoiding pedestrians.
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hiraethified
I switched to mainly using Lime bikes recently - they're heavy, sturdy but surprisingly nippy thanks to the battery power and it's great not having to worry about some scumbag stealing my wheels.
And seeing as it takes me just ten minutes to get from Coldharbour Lane to Tulse Hill station, it's faster than the bus/train!
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ska invita
back on the other side
I remember from my van driving days never to trust bus indicators, they have their own logic which I used to tune into but can't remember the rules of now, basically ignore bus indicators
Rip Mr Reynolds
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
They are unless you take advantage of the ride passes. Have a look at them.
RIP Mr Reynolds.
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hiraethified
Well it'll be cheaper than buying a new bike and expensive locks - and still maybe getting your bike stolen - but if you use them a fair bit, the £9/month Lime Pass makes them more affordable.
For example, a trip from the Railway in Tulse Hill to Hootananny cost me £1.74. And I got a bit of exercise in, too!
jimbarkanoodle
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This late gentleman looks sadly familiar from when I used to work at POW. RIP.The late Mr Reynolds' family is well-known in Brixton and the surrounding area, having lived there for several generations and also having owned two separate businesses in Coldharbour Lane, only a short distance from the site of the earliest post-war Caribbean settlement.
Tragically, it appears that he was killed only a couple of hundred metres from where he and his siblings were brought up.
Condolences to the many friends and family of the Late Earl Martin Reynolds in and around Brixton and beyond who will have been personally impacted by this sad news.
blameless77
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I always use St Matthew's Road instead of Effra Road or Brixton Hill. Much safer and more pleasant!
I wouldn't ever go near Brixton Hill on my bike. Bus traffic, HGVs, emergency vehicles, cars, frequent traffic, even other cyclists make it miserable.
Some combination of Leander, Elm Park, Holmewood is very pleasant. Or else Lyham Road. Depending on where I am coming from and going to. No matter which safe routes you put in, many cyclists will still insist on using the heavily congested routes and challenge with "it's my right to be there, I have right of way" if you try to convince them to use one of the routes opened up by LTN. Unfortunately right of way doesn't do your body much good when it comes in contact with a motor vehicle.
Rushy
basically a scrotum
Walking up Brixton hill can be horrible in the mornings on school run. Particularly white horse to Trent road. Cyclists regularly use the pavement at speed down hill, especially when the traffic is heavy. Walking on my way back, the quiet route down Leander road is practically empty.
