Hundreds of cyclists to take part in protest ride in Regent's Park over bike thefts

Hundreds of cyclists to take part in protest ride in Regent's Park over bike thefts
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Hundreds of cyclists to take part in protest ride in Regent's Park over bike thefts
Author: Jacob Phillips
Published: Feb, 28 2025 15:55

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“Finally, some CM riders would like to go to the Outer Circle of Regent’s Park this month to show solidarity against bike theft and reclaim the space.

Cyclists have been calling for the Met Police to patrol Regent’s Park early in the morning to help stop the thefts, but the force has responded by saying it cannot start before 8am.

Critical Mass wrote: “On the 10th anniversary of this terrible crime some riders from Critical Mass would like to revisit the Caledonian Road tonight to offer our condolences again to Alan’s friends and family.

Cyclists have been calling on police to patrol Regent’s Park earlier in the day after a spate of violent robberies left them feeling like “sitting ducks”.

Chief Inspector John Hine, from the Royal Parks unit, told the Standard: “We have been working hard to curb bike thefts in and around Regents Park including patrolling hotspot locations.

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