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Ditch tandem tax to end discrimination against blind cyclists, Paralympic champion urges government

Paris gold medallist Lizzi Jordan has called on the government to formally recognise tandems as adaptive bicycles, making them exempt from VAT

“The equivalent of upgrading a single A-road junction”: National Cycle Network set for £104m investment as transport secretary promises to go “hell for leather on active travel” – but campaigners are unimpressed

“It’s not about pitting one mode of travel against another. No one is declaring war on this or that. And you definitely won’t find me leading a charge of the Lycra brigade. I simply want to give people greater choice in their lives,” Heidi Alexander said

Council claims more people cycling causing budget shortfall, despite car park income increasing

It's unclear why cyclists appear to be blamed for the budget shortfall rather than the council's own estimations

“A sledgehammer to crack a nut”: Campaigners protest Merseyrail’s blanket e-bike ban as train company insists “safety must always come first”

The operator added they were open to further consultation discussing what led to the decision, but did not suggest they would be lifting their ban

Plans for London-wide e-bike hire licences delayed by impending public consultation

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has planned to replace the borough-by-borough contracts with a city wide scheme since as early as 2017, but has been delayed by Department for Transport regulations

Funding to borough suspended after mayor removes £230,000 segregated cycle lane… without telling authorities

"You cannot expect Londoners to pay for active travel schemes, then pay to rip them out"

Camera cyclist Dave Sherry laughed at by GB News presenters for correctly pointing out speed limits do not apply to cyclists during 20mph ‘debate’

Sherry was mocked mercilessly by the hosts during the segment, in which he was supposed to be debating with the conservative commentator Charles Amos about the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Birmingham

Invest £30 million in safe cycling schemes to leave lasting legacy for British Tour de France Grands Départs, prime minister told

“A £30 million Government investment would create safe, accessible places to ride, helping people improve their health, build confidence on a bike, and connect with others in their community,” a group of cycling stakeholders and civic leaders said in an open letter to Andy Burnham

“I know what it’s like to be hit by one of these beasts”: Italian mayor bans bikes in city centre after cyclist struck him

A mass bike ride is planned in protest against the ban, whilst the mayor also called for cyclists to require licence plates and insurance

Department for Transport admits illegal electric motorbikes “cannot be identified” in UK road collision statistics

While updated guidance is available to help officers categorise vehicles in the aftermath of a collision or incident, the DfT has confirmed that its own road casualty stats do not make it clear which category electric motorbikes and illegal modified bikes appear in

Cycle path “creating a constant stream of arguments between drivers and cyclists” should be altered “so cyclists give way to vehicles”, demands councillor expelled from Reform UK

The section of cycle path in Exeter should have give way markings on it so cyclists must give way to traffic turning into the side road from the main carriageway, according to Councillor Ed Hill

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani issues cease-and-desist order to online retailers selling high-speed illegal e-bikes

45 people have been killed riding illegal e-motorbikes in New York since 2017, deaths Mamdani described as “preventable losses”

“It’s perverse”: National Highways closing cycle paths – because the roads beside them are too heavily polluted

“It’s perverse that people who want to walk and cycle are penalised because the motor traffic is too polluting,” one cycling campaigner said

“Nanny state” hi-vis and helmet laws will discourage active travel, campaigners warn as Irish government signs off on new e-scooter rules amid claims illegal e-bikes causing “havoc”

From August, the legal age to ride an e-scooter in Ireland will rise from 16 to 18, while users will have to wear helmets and hi-vis clothing

Serious crashes involving cyclists up by 14% but number of cycling fatalities falls once again on UK roads, new government figures reveal

According to the Department for Transport’s latest road casualty statistics, people on bikes are responsible for less than one per cent of all pedestrian fatalities and four per cent of pedestrian casualties

Cycling should not be “treated as an afterthought,” MP warns after bike hubs shut for good by combined authority which fought to rip out controversial cycle lane

“Cycling and walking deserve to be at the heart of our transport strategy,” Labour MP Chris McDonald said, after it was announced that a cycle hub in Middlesbrough and bike parking in Stockton are set to close permanently

“Insufficient, inadequate, circumvented”: Chinese e-retailer AliExpress fined €550 million for failure to enforce compliance checks against illegal, unsafe goods

The ruling could have serious consequences for the UK's import of bike and e-bikes that fail to meet trading standards

Turkish governor sacked after criticism for wearing “tight” cycling kit… while promoting cycling

The politician’s dismissal has sparked an outpouring of support, with a petition calling for his reinstatement attracting over 10,000 signatures

“Fewer people cycling or scooting does not make roads safer”: Minister criticised for suggesting Irish Government would consider mandatory hi-vis and helmets for all cyclists

The minister also did not rule out introducing registration plates for cyclists, though he said the government was focused on the "enormity of the e-scooter problem"

“High prices lock out residents who need cheap, sustainable transport the most”: Campaigners welcome slashed cost of safe bike parking permits after criticism of the “most expensive bike hangars in the UK”

Campaigners have hailed the price cut as "a victory for people power", although the new prices remain 50 percent higher than a residential car parking permit

Tory MP brands guidance suggesting 20mph rural speed limits to create better walking and cycling routes “nonsensical”… but is it?

Active Travel England’s new 'Rural Design Guide' suggests a 20mph limit on certain rural roads — but some conservatives reckon it’s the latest in the 'war on motorists'

Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran has new e-bike stolen “first time she took it to town”… then told there’s no CCTV available despite filming numerous cameras

It's not the first time Thames Valley Police have attracted the ire of cyclists

“A false understanding of the law”: Labour MP demands BBC amends ‘e-bike injury payouts’ article that failed to mention £110m in claims all involved illegal bikes

Fabian Hamilton also called for the BBC to give training to its editorial teams to ensure they are aware of the distinction between illegal electric motorbikes and street legal e-bikes (EAPCs)

“The Saturday lad or lass is under threat”: Bike shops say minimum wage increases and better sick pay prevent them taking on part-time staff

The Association of Cycle Traders want to see targeted support for businesses to make it cheaper to hire younger, part-time workers

Car ownership and cyclist and pedestrian collisions on the rise in borough accused of “lagging behind” on safe cycling and walking measures

The council say they remain committed to their Active Travel Implementation Plan, whilst their leader has pledged to support the London Cycling Campaign's Streets for Cycling initiative.

London borough fails to publish a single active travel report in two years despite pledging to mark cycle lane progress

Brent Council promised an "annual monitoring report" on its 11 targets to improve walking and cycling in the area, but now blames delays in data gathering and the local elections

Calls to rip out “disastrous” cycle lane always blocked by cars rejected – but council proposes extra parking spaces in concession to angry traders

"We have listened to the concerns about the challenges with parking, deliveries and inconsiderate parking on the cycle lane," the council said

Glasgow could lose out on over 200km of cycle lanes as government warned switch to short-term funding a “significant barrier” to meeting climate targets

Despite Glasgow City Council committing to installing around 270km of protected cycle lanes, only 54.4km are expected to be delivered by 2032, following the approval of the scaled-back ‘Connecting Glasgow’ programme

14,000 on cycle storage waiting list as bike theft rockets and cyclists complain: “If you can’t get a space, you’re not going to be inspired to buy a bike”

In response, the new Green-led Council said, "The council historically has not done enough" and "reducing the number of people waiting will now be a priority"

“Bad policy as well as bad politics”: Wes Streeting slams “extraordinary” timing of £4.5bn cycling and walking investment after defence secretary’s resignation over funding

The former health secretary insisted he was “all in favour of walking and cycling”, but said the timing of the government’s new cycling and walking investment strategy was “not a choice I would make”