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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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Behold! A majestic 4.2-metre long cycle lane

Lovely smooth tarmac, informative signage – all you could ever dream of
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJNKM5gaZpg

Video: Van driver has to swerve to avoid cyclist on wrong side of the road

Actions criticised by safety campaigners

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Laura Kenny with Rio Omnium gold (Photo by Bryn Lennon, Getty Images via Britishcycling.org_.uk).jpg

Laura Kenny wants to inspire families to be more active

Still cycling while expecting first child – but “not going at anything full gas”
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Trevorrow Crescent junction before work was carried out (via Streetview).jpg

Confusion around Chesterfield junctions as to whether motorists or cyclists have priority

Council says motorists must give way but road markings say otherwise
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Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)

Suspended sentence for Yorkshire driver who killed oncoming cyclist while overtaking

Told by judge he should have waited before attempting manoeuvre
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Lego cycling videos: bike shops, riding the trails and construction helmet advocacy

“We sell bicycles”
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Festka bike for Nespresso.jpg

Bike made out of recycled Nespresso capsules sold at a charity auction

Yet another way to combine coffee and cycling
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9Kiw3m0BNo

Video: Cuban cyclist going for ‘highest bike’ record has attempt halted by police

Felix Guirola is currently working on a 10-metre high bike

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Sir Chris Hoy at UCI Track World Cup Glasgow

Sir Chris Hoy says “small percentage” of riders who had issues at British Cycling now know they are being listened to

Hits out at ‘sensationalised’ media coverage
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Boardman dismayed at outcome of Michael Mason case

Believes a review is needed of how the justice system responds to road collisions
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