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Simon joined road.cc as news editor in 2009 and is now the site’s community editor, acting as a link between the team producing the content and our readers. A law and languages graduate, published translator and former retail analyst, he has reported on issues as diverse as cycling-related court cases, anti-doping investigations, the latest developments in the bike industry and the sport’s biggest races. Now back in London full-time after 15 years living in Oxford and Cambridge, he loves cycling along the Thames but misses having his former riding buddy, Elodie the miniature schnauzer, in the basket in front of him.
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Hammersmith Bridge to reopen to bike riders with two-way cycle lane – but only for 10 weeks

Damage caused by boat carrying West Ham United fans to match leads to pause in stabilisation works on bridge where riders currently have to push their bikes across
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Man who assaulted shop worker and stole bike jailed

Nottinghamshire Police say robbery left victim “shaken and scared”
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Six teens arrested after cyclists targeted in hit-and-run crashes in Melbourne

One victim remains in hospital in serious but stable condition
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Near Miss of the Day 890: Scaffolding truck driver makes very close pass on cyclist

Our regular feature of near misses - today it's London
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Spectacular new cycling and walking bridge across River Trent in Nottingham planned

Work on crossing will start in coming months, bridge opens next year
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Ladysmith Junior School Exeter

Head teacher of school in Exeter low traffic neighbourhood urges parents to take care after pupil knocked off bike

“Putting the children at risk is not acceptable,” says Neil Williams of Ladysmith Junior School
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Speeding driver who killed cyclist sentenced to four years in jail

Aaron Metcalfe was driving his BMW at nearly twice the speed limit when he crashed into Mariusz Zak in Hull
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GO Outdoors x Activate Apprenticeship in Bike Mechanics – 6

Go Outdoors aims to resolve national shortage of cycle mechanics – by offering apprenticeships to store staff

Retailer to provide Cytech-accredited courses to staff with aim of having a mechanic in each store - however, current and former bike mechanics cite low pay and long hours as reasons for the shortages
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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

“Crackpot conspiracy theory” led to government slashing active travel funding

Papers obtained for legal challenge to cuts reveal how misrepresentation of ’15-minute cities’ concept is shaping transport policy at Westminster
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Near Miss of the Day 886: Fast close pass at pinch point – but driver only gets warning letter due to stretched police resources

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it’s southwest London

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