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Alex Bowden

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Alex has written for more cricket publications than the rest of the road.cc team combined. Despite the apparent evidence of this picture, he doesn’t especially like cake.  
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Police forces attend Cycle Crime Conference to hear about the various initiatives being undertaken

Organisers warn that lack of funding to tackle cycle crime is an issue
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Proposed improvement to Cycle Superhighway 2

AA president and economist propose £5bn cycling infrastructure fund

Wolfson Economics Prize submission proposes ‘Road Miles’ system to fund infrastructure
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Lorry driver who pleaded not guilty after being caught by West Midlands Police close pass initiative is convicted

Force has prosecuted more than 300 offenders using helmet cam footage provided by members of the public
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Near Miss of the Day 13: UPS driver threatens with his 18-wheeler

Warning: contains strong language
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20mph sign (CC licensed by EdinburghGreens via Flickr)

Campaigners say IAM RoadSmart is trying to ‘undermine’ 20mph speed limits

20’s Plenty For Us points to WHO recommendation that 20mph is the right speed limit where vehicles conflict with pedestrians and cyclists
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Bristol cyclist finds burnt-out car and motorbike on cycle route – for the fourth time this month

Vehicles have been appearing despite barriers to stop cars

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Video: Police officer deliberately doors thief riding Boris bike

Far from the smoothest method of apprehension – but undeniably effective
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Lance Armstrong Photo by Maryse Alberti, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

Co-defendants in Lance Armstrong case settle lawsuit with US government

Previous settlement was rejected by federal government who wanted to secure further evidence
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Santander Cycles scheme to expand into Brixton

Next generation of Santander Cycles will launch later this summer
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Video: Truck driver loses it with cyclist after collision in London

Warning: video contains strong language

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