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Adwitiya Pal

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Adwitiya joined road.cc in 2023 as a news writer after completing his masters in journalism from Cardiff University. His dissertation focused on active travel, which soon threw him into the deep end of covering everything related to the two-wheeled tool, and now cycling is as big a part of his life as guitars and football. He has previously covered local and national politics for Voice Cymru, and also likes to write about science, tech and the environment, if he can find the time. Living right next to the Taff trail in the Welsh capital, you can find him trying to tackle the brutal climbs in the valleys.  
Cyclist riding through pedestrian area – image via Graeme Paterson on Flickr.jpg

“They will just not listen nor learn”: Council proposes all-out cycling ban in town centres to tackle “nuisance within communities”

UPDATE: “New measures will enhance protections and I make absolutely no apologies,” says North Lincolnshire Council leader, invoking controversial order for consulting on a cycling ban
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Van der Poel wins Milan-Sanremo 2023

Milan-Sanremo 2023: Van der Poel pummels the Poggio to win first Monument of the season

The Dutchman flies to an emotional solo victory in Italy, with Ganna, Van Aert and Pogačar behind
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Keyhole Bridge before and after, Poole (via Cycling UK).PNG

Cycling UK takes council to court over “unlawful” decision to keep rat-run open

This is the second time Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is facing legal action over its decision to keep the incredibly narrow underpass open to motor vehicles.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIeyQBGfwU0

Near Miss of the Day 855: Driver dangerously overtakes on the wrong side… is let off the hook by the police because she lives abroad

A consecutive Near Miss of the Day from London. Surprised?

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Bob Donaldson and his broken SL7 Tarmac

Pro cyclist says bright clothing “doesn’t matter to some drivers” after being left with broken back and snapped bike

“Driver could’ve seen me… should’ve seen me”, says Trinity Racing's Bob Donaldson, who suffered fractures on four vertebrae on his way home after training
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Strava art London

Cyclist channels inner artist to create Strava map self-portrait… that draws Peter Griffin comparisons

Taking inspiration from van Gogh (or maybe Anthony Hoyte), a cyclist has etched his face on London’s map. You decide if it looks like Peter from Family Guy or just a plain round potato!
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2022 cycling in ice snow icy road conditions

Councillor feels wrath of “Jordan Peterson and Tories across the land” by saying gritting routes “can be sexist” and “must change” to help cyclists and pedestrians

Councillor Alex Beckett's call to review which roads should be gritted in Cambridgeshire has become the latest local transport issue to reach a wider audience on social media
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2023 Team DSM shimano groupset

Shimano’s cycling sales hit record high despite slowing demand

The company eclipsed its most successful year by 16.6 per cent, making it back-to-back years of record sales, even with demand for cycling products gradually easing off
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Pellestrina cyclists (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Tory MP attacks 15-minute city concept with known conspiracy theory

Nick Fletcher was met with laughter in Parliament when he called 15-minute cities an “international socialist concept“
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Otley Road cycle lane (via Twitter, Harrogate Cycle Action)

Council scraps £500,000 Harrogate cycle lane expansions… even though majority support plans

“What is the point” asks cycling group, as North Yorkshire County Council accused of abandoning active travel plans based off the results of a report described as "misleading"
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