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Megan Huws

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Megan is a freelance journalist. She has an MA in News Journalism from Cardiff University, where she completed her dissertation about cycling to work by bike.
Snapped bike frame Reddit

“Did they cut through the bike to steal the lock?”: Bike frame snapped in half after years of use; World bicycle day favourites; Mountain battle at the Giro + more on the live blog

Happy world bicycle day! Megan Huws is back again to give you all the news and dramas from the cycling world this Wednesday

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The Carlton Hotel Pub, Attercliffe

Pub which “survived two world wars, the Sheffield floods, and the pandemic” risks “almost certain closure” due to active travel plans, according to owner; Managerial merry-go-round; Giro d’Italia Women Mountain TT + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is back this very grey Tuesday to bring you all the cycling news and views, and complaints about cycle lanes, from across the internet
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Underpass Regent’s Canal

“I fell in Regent’s canal path, and nobody helped me”: Cyclist claims they were knocked into canal and ignored by passersby; Queen stage at the Giro + more on the live blog

With the end of the Giro in sight, Megan Huws is back on the live blog to cover the latest from the cycling world, as she enjoys the cooler temperatures

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Pinner cycleway

Cyclists appalled as BT ad screen sits in middle of bike lane (never mind the helter skelter); Vingegaard admits defeat; More hills at the Giro + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is back on the live blog today to bring you all the cycling news from across the internet, and attempting to distract you from another day of sweltering heat

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My Ride. Our Right Cycling UK campaign

“The UK deserves real transport choice for everyday journeys”: 16 organisations call PM to invest in active travel to combat rising fuel prices

An open letter to the Prime Minister states more support for active travel will reduce the UK’s vulnerability to volatile energy markets

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Man and woman cycling

Cycling can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, strengthen social connections and sharpen cognitive function, study shows

It found that social wellbeing outcomes were positive in all of the studies that measured them, but there needs to be better research and infrastructure to fully benefit

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“I don’t need a new tyre”

“I don’t need a new tyre”: customer insists shredded tyre “has another 1,000 miles in it” and “just needs a tube”; Giro + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is back with more cycling news, silliness, and, of course, the Giro, to carry you through this Wednesday

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“This is why cyclists are hated”

“This is why cyclists are hated”: Outrage at “entitled” side-by-side riders on painted bike lane – but was dad simply stopping drivers “putting child’s life at risk”?; Cycling Canada pulled women’s team pursuit; Giro coverage + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Megan Huws is here for all the middle-of-the-week cycling news, views and silliness
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Labour mayor Chris Cooke and Conservative mayor Ben Houcham celebrate removal of Middlesbrough cycle lane, Linthorpe Road

“Cycle lanes have to work in the real world”: £2.7 million removal of Britain’s “most hated” cycle lane complete, as mayor claims traffic now “running smoothly”

The cycle lane, which cost £1.7 million to build, was criticised for causing injuries and congestion, harming local businesses, and offering a “clear getaway” for shoplifters and drug dealers
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Facebook marketplace scam bike and theives

Three bikes worth thousands stolen in Facebook Marketplace scam after cyclist tries to sell £60 car lights, allowing thieves to obtain address

"I want to warn others to stay vigilant — these scams are getting more convincing and sophisticated," the cyclist said, after thieves reportedly scaled three neighbouring gardens and several seven-foot fences to gain access to the bikes
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