The War on Cars
Riding the UK's Cycle Network with Laura Laker
Mar 11, 2025
Laura Laker, a London-based freelance journalist and author of "Potholes and Pavements," shares her adventurous year cycling through Britain’s National Cycle Network. She discusses the myriad benefits of cycling, from health to community engagement, and emphasizes the importance of infrastructure for safer routes. Laker also tackles road safety, advocating for better media reporting to change public perceptions. Her experiences highlight grassroots efforts advocating for safer cycling, alongside a critical view of London's evolving transport policies.
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- Laura Laker's journey on the UK's National Cycle Network reveals the beauty and challenges of safe cycling routes often neglected by authorities.
- The importance of accurate media reporting on road safety highlights the need to address dangerous driving behavior rather than scapegoating cyclists.
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