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Seaford says ‘yes’ to seafront cycling

Not one incident recorded during entire nine-month trial

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Cyclists vs steam train in 2015 Stateside race

After almost a quarter of a century, the American Man vs Machine race is on track for 2015

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CTC asks for urgent improvements at altered Oxford junction

Local representative regards junction as ‘an accident waiting to happen’

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Oxford cyclist punched in head in road rage incident

Incident took place on Honeybottom Lane on New Year’s Day

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Australian pub accused of being ‘anti-lycra’ after turning away group of cyclists

Riders in Perth told there was a "strict policy of no lycra"

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Driver sacked after Twitter ‘joke’ about hitting a cyclist

Angry response on social media leads to swift retribution

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More criticism for proposed Manchester cycle routes

‘Do less, but better’ is advice from campaign group

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Man gets bike back 35 years after he last saw it

Says it is like "seeing an old friend"

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Innovative solar cycle path breaks in poor weather conditions

Only open for a month, solar cycle path in the Netherlands has already broken down

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Plans for £1m closed loop cycle track in Fife

Consultation will take place before council budget is confirmed in February

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Police around the country hand out free bike lights and reflectives to keep cyclists safe

Worcester and York run education and safety schemes

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Somerset Council praised for becoming first shire council to embrace Space for Cycling

30 per cent of councillors make public pledge to support cycling campaign

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Cambridge residents call for better signage after park cycling crackdown

People fined for riding in Christ's Pieces say they had no idea there was a ban

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New ‘intelligent’ cyclist-only traffic lights on trial in Richmond as part of TfL innovation drive

European style traffic light will sense cyclists and give them a headstart over other traffic

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Plans to link Rutherglen and Cambuslang with new cycle route

Would link up with other routes to provide off-road access to Glasgow

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Speed limit should be 20mph across London, says transport consultancy

Spread the City's 20mph limit to all London boroughs for safer cycling, walking and schools, says report

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Bystanders lift two-ton truck off cyclist to save him after collision

Emergency services in Calgary delayed - so passers by take rescue mission into their own hands - and buy victim a new bike too

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Cycling legends Hinault and Robinson launch Yorkshire Bike Libraries bike lending scheme

Region that hosted this year's Tour de France Grand Départ aims to make cycling accessible to all

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Charities critical of guidance which would allow cyclists to use pedestrian areas in Wales

Guidance is intended to encourage Welsh local authorities to prioritise walking and cycling for short journeys

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Cycling bag-snatcher caught thanks to GPS technology

An ankle tag, not Strava, led police to Lee Henry

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Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving following Horsham incident

Luigi Dannile due to appear in court today

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Huge bike theft from Paralympian’s shop

Tens of thousands of pounds worth of stock taken from Manchester bike shop - Bikehaus, co-owned by Jon-Allan Butterworth

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New £733,000 Inverness cycle path under safety review after concerns

"Cycling community needs to have confidence in the safety of the route" says MSP

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Registration now open for The Big Pedal – Sustrans event aims to get children cycling to school

Schools compete to make the most journeys by bike over a set period

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Lancaster stretch of A6 is ‘too dangerous’ for cyclists – campaigners call for improved infrastructure

9km stretch of road has highest number of fatal and serious crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists

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GB track cyclist calls for indoor velodrome in Edinburgh

Callum Skinner feels current plans for an outdoor velodrome show a lack of ambition

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Italian smashes women’s round-the-world record

Paola Gianotti recovers from broken vertebra to complete record attempt

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New £7m bridge labelled a ‘death trap’ by Derby cyclists

No cycle path, no cycle lane and the road narrows as it crosses the bridge

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Green Party questions Sheffield’s commitment to cycling after city misses out on government funding

Recent CTC survey ranked the city bottom for the number of councillors supporting its Space for Cycling campaign

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Debate about effectiveness of Cambridge 20mph zones

Only small changes being reported following first wave of changes

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