Scotland


Scottish transport chiefs to visit Netherlands to study Dutch roundabouts

Announcement come shortly after Transport for London introduce plans to test design

Cities are for cars - and The Road Share campaign criminalises motorists, says Scots commentator

Drivers have training and safety equipment - and "pampered Scottish cyclists" should have to take similar precautions

Family calls for tough sentencing on driver who killed cyclists 30 years apart

Family of victim killed in 1986 say 'don't let there be a third'

Graeme Obree to join thousands of campaigners to Pedal on Parliament

The Flying Scotsman' lends support to pressurise politicians for more cycle funding

Law firm launches campaign for 'strict liability' in Scotland in cases involving cyclists

Cycle Law Scotland's initiative has backing of CTC Scotland, Pedal On Parliament and Spokes

Tour of the Borders '13

After the shenanigans down South I'd like to say a thank you to the TOURO organisers and fellow riders on Sunday at the ride out of Peebles. Conditions were terrible but everyone kept a smile and riders I tagged along with were very friendly and moderated their descending to allow for the wet conditions. The feed stop at Ettrick had great soup and the mac-cheese at Peebles at the end was very welcome. It's a good length for this time of year as many Sunday riders are still finding our legs.

Strict Liability Campaign

Cycling Campaign to bring Scotland in line with the rest of Europe.

This has launched this morning in Scotland (separate legal system from rest of UK as most of you probably know).

http://www.cycling-accident-compensation.co.uk/strict-liability.aspx

Long needed but I would have liked to see the emphasis shared with predestrians as well as cyclists which could help to broaden support.

England & Wales to follow?

94-year-old motorist says not guilty of causing cyclist's death, pleads automatism defence

Case in Scotland relates to death of 30-year-old Leicester woman on anniversary cycling trip with husband

Reducing traffic speeds below 40mph may increase toxic pollution, says Transport Research Laboratory report

But slower cars cause fewer crashes, and the roads are safer for cyclists and pedestrians too

Scottish cyclists to repeat Pedal on Parliament ride in Edinburgh in May (+ videos)

Last year's ride attracted 3,000 riders in support of cycle safety manifesto - but organisers say politicians haven't acted

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