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Laura Laker

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Laura Laker is a freelance journalist with more than a decade’s experience covering cycling, walking and wheeling (and other means of transport). Beginning her career with road.cc, Laura has also written for national and specialist titles of all stripes. One part of the popular Streets Ahead podcast, she sometimes appears as a talking head on TV and radio, and in real life at conferences and festivals. She is also the author of Potholes and Pavements: a Bumpy Ride on Britain’s National Cycle Network.


London cyclists (CC licensed by Ambernectar 13:Flickr)

Motorists on average 4kg heavier than cyclists

Research on how people travel in seven European cities provides further evidence on health benefits of cycling and walking
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British Cycling logo at Lee Valley, World Championships 2016 (copyright Britishcycling.org_.uk).JPG

BC’s Secret Squirrel Club now called “Room X” under F1 boffin

Cambridge Professor uses his F1 expertise for British Cycling in marginal gains quest, but says Chris Boardman's success as a pioneer left "poisoned chalice"
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Richmond Park : Ham Common

RideLondon litter up 90% in Richmond Park

Event organisers say they'll resort to hidden cameras and ban those caught at it next year, as conservation group reminds litterbugs rubbish kills deer
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9Wv8--ULEc

Video: ‘Cycling vigilante’ takes ‘Mr Loophole’ on a bike ride – but lawyer’s views haven’t changed

"Extremely worrying" views include that cyclists - and "religious people" - should be made to wear hi-vis

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Devon Road Bridge on Bristol and Bath Railway Path (licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 by Derek Harper)

Cyclists dismount on Bristol-Bath path as crossing work begins

Improvements to a crossing by Whitehall Primary School are aimed at reducing cycle speeds and improving safety for those crossing the popular shared use path
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Deloitte Ride Across Britain

Deloitte Ride Across Britain – now with hotel, England or Scotland options

The annual supported Land's End to John O'Groats ride now comes with a hotel option, and shorter England- and Scotland-only routes
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Manchester Oxford Road bus stop bypass (image supplied by TfGM)

Next phase of Manchester’s Oxford Road cycleway begins

Work starts tomorrow to upgrade cycling infrastructure. However, campaigners say "watered down" plans could put cyclists and pedestrians at risk
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Kristof Allegaert Transcontinental 2016 – 2.jpg

Kristof Allegaert wins TransContinental race in 8d 15h 2m

Belgian Ultracyclist finished his 3762km race at just after midday today, 300km ahead of his nearest rivals
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bike lane

Aussie soap Neighbours runs guerilla bike lane plotline

Doctor in long-running Aussie soap paints his own bike lanes and broadcasts to social media after a hit-and-run involving a child cyclist
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Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 – riders passing a mill.jpg

Four men did RideLondon on Boris Bikes after overnight theft

The men were determined to complete the ride after their bikes were stolen from a garage. Transport for London waived the hire fees in recognition of their efforts.
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