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'Zero tolerance' for pavement cyclists in Cardiff

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Police seek white van man who shot cyclist

Incident in Kent: Perp had 'distinctive light coloured hair'

Red light jumping cyclist convicted of careless cycling causing brain damage to pedestrian

Victim says he is only 40% of the man he used to be after red light jumper hit him

Cycle paths too dangerous to ride after North East floods

Giant trenches and potholes left in the wake of downpour

Cyclists directed into dangerous tram lines in Edinburgh's Princes Street

Bikes forced to cross lines at 40 degree angle - against council's own guidelines

Cheltenham installs cameras to monitor pavement cycling

Opposing views over cycle routes to stop illegal riding

'Fun' the main reason to get on two wheels says survey

Fuel and fares costs come lower on list of motivations

Deuter Essential Bike bag pannier

Carousel short title:

Tough commuter pannier

Price:

£89.99

Gallery Image Reference:

Deuter 32709 Essential bag

This classy bag from German luggage masters Deuter is almost the perfect companion for well-heeled commuters. Not so great if you want to stick a laptop in with your sandwiches though.

I was initially sceptical - the bag looked too small to be properly useful to me, but the main compartment extends once unzipped and has loads of space. It certainly passes the 'pair of shoes and assorted gubbins' test.