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Taipei City Government considers insurance for bike hire scheme riders following cyclist death

City has seen cycling boom with YouBike hire cycles rented 30 million times

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£10m roundabout redesign for Basingstoke – but it’ll be so dangerous there’s no provision for cyclists at all

Road design ignores government advice to include insfrastructure for vulnerable road users

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Fréd Awards nominees announced

Annual awards recognise outstanding contributions to cycle culture in Northern Ireland

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A weekend of remembrance for victims of the road: find an event near you

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and The National Funeral for the Unknown Victim of Traffic Violence ake place this weekend

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Expensive bikes being targeted by thieves in South Wales

Police describe rise in thefts as ‘not normal’

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Did Australian police call cyclists ‘cockroaches’? Facebook row erupts

Cyclists who posted complaints about truck passing too close subject to abuse from five people alleged to be police officers

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Councillor fears cycling lobby interference in vote to make shopping street more cycle friendly

Many votes in Newcastle City Council ballot multiples or from outside area... but no indication how they swung ballot

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Midlothian Council brings in cyclist-friendly bin lorries

Driver receives warning if cyclist is passing on the inside

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Fewer Oxford cyclists riding without lights following police blitz

But councillor says police are being ‘too reasonable’ and more should be done

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York pencilled in for Tour de Yorkshire stage finish

But questions arise after figures emerge showing the council overspent by £60,000 on the Tour de France

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MP calls for manslaughter charges in dangerous driving cases

Government commits to public consultation on the issue of sentencing

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VIDEO: Top London urban planner discusses the future of the capital’s transport… and it’s not cars

Peter Murray is charged with changing the cycling landscape of London - and he's starting with 'Mini Hollands'

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Cycling Mums are the new Hockey Moms – putting too much pressure too young on kids

Over-competitive parents ruining the sport for their kids and others, say coaches

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Birmingham MP takes to the Commons to protest that cycling is not just for ‘white young men’

Richard Burden MP says £23m Birmingham cycling funding will open up a new transport option to all

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Cambridge lights crackdown is not about giving cyclists a hard time, says police commissioner

30 cyclists stopped in first hour of Cambridge city centre operation

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Met Police relaunch controversial Operation Safeway – fining motorists and drivers who flaunt road rules

Officers to fine cyclists without lights - then send them on their way with a brand new set

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Tunbridge Wells bike shop cafe shortlisted for British Restaurant and Bar Design award

The Velo House has only been open since April but already supports a range of cyclists in the South East

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Belfast to get ‘Boris Bikes’ by the Spring

But is the infrastructure in place to ensure cyclists are safe?

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Oxford to spend £367,000 on cycling infrastructure but row with county council means roads will not be improved

Projects are only those that did not need approval from Oxfordshire County Council

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Get FREE cycling stuff for your office

Transport for London scheme hands out cycle racks, training sessions and mechanical bike checks - free

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Mayor of London open to Canary Wharf cycle bridge – asks whether it’s “a sort of curly-wurly Fisher-Price thing”

‘Brunel Bridge’ was first proposed by Sustrans in 2006

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Protest ride today at Bristol’s dangerous M5/A38 junction

South Glos Council accused of ignoring DfT & own policies in roundabout redesign

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Birmingham launches Bikeability scheme for children

Training scheme designed to complement other aspects of Birmingham Cycle Revolution

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Nottingham ‘ghost bike’ to be removed – may be replaced by permanent memorial

White bike was placed in tribute to cyclist Louise Wright who was killed in July

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Petition demands fixes to Bristol’s dangerously slippery Cheesegrater bridge

Holey metal surface putting cyclists in hospital say cycling groups

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Col Collective: All the inspiration you need to conquer the highest mountain passes

Mike Cotty and other experts bring you all you need to know to reach the world's highest summits

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Alex Dowsett backs Collideosco.pe cycle incident tracking website

London data to be used by Barts and the London Charity project

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Biggin Hill resident rails against ‘lycra louts’

Puts up homemade sign protesting cycling club's use of signs

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Mole Valley Local Cycling Plan approved by district council – aim is to promote cycling but also minimise the impact on local residents

Councillor admits cycling remains a ‘hot topic’ in Surrey

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Kansas City passes anti-harassment law to protect cyclists and pedestrians

Fines and prison sentences could be imposed

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