Warning that cycling festival must not distract Mayor from dealing with the basics

Responding to the announcement by the Mayor of London, that London will host a world class two day festival of cycling next year to attract tourists, generate jobs and showcase the city beyond the games.

Jenny Jones AM said:

"We all enjoy a party, but I am worried that the Mayor is neglecting the basics and that is putting cyclists safety at risk. The energy and money which has gone into high profile schemes like cycle hire and the cycling superhighways, has not gone into improving cycling facilities for the rest of London. The plans for a network of cycle lanes across London had their funding withdrawn, and cycle safety has not improved in the last four years."