Government

Department for Transport agrees 30 per cent spending cut – to what extent will cycling suffer?

Ministers under pressure to prioritise road building and rail upgrade projects

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“Silent majority” back Enfield’s Mini Holland as Chris Boardman visits borough

Meanwhile Andrew Gilligan says schemes should highlight benefits for all, not just cyclists

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Opponents of Waltham Forest Mini Holland scheme have case thrown out of court

Judge rejects all claims and awards costs of £12,000 to council

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Leeds-Bradford cycle superhighway will help make cycling less white and middle class

Around 50% of work on the 23km route, running through some of the country's most deprived areas, is now completed

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Government to ensure all driving instructors watch Chris Boardman SPACE for cycling film (+ video)

Shorter version of video first released in August will be made into public information film

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Video: Chris Boardman’s 3 cycling lessons UK can take from Denmark

British Cycling advisor was in Copenhagen last month with transport minister Robert Goodwill

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London Assembly votes unanimously for rush hour lorry ban

Motion also puts pressure on Mayor of London to crack down on dangerous lorries in the capital

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Study finds no link between cycling helmet laws and head injury rates

Major Canadian study concludes protected bike infrastructure does more for safety of cyclists

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#ChooseCycling Network calls for George Osborne to invest in cycling

Cycling tipped to lose out to road building and rail upgrades when budgets are announced

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Boost to Garden Bridge plans as Lambeth resumes talks after TfL reduces funding

Labour mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan also withdraws opposition to controversial project

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It’s official: Donald Trump hates cyclists

US Republican Presidential candidate takes umbrage at Secretary John Kelly cycling in his 70s

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Cycling likely to suffer in government spending review

Major roads and rail are likely to be given priority

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Government considering making doping a criminal offence

Minister's comments come as UK Anti-Doping braces itself for huge funding cut

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Iain Duncan Smith calls for rethink on Walthamstow Mini Holland scheme

Hundreds protest against scheme following road closure trial

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Motor traffic other than buses to be banned from London’s Bank junction

Public consultation launches next month ahead of 12-month trial

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Bristol bike lane bollards to be replaced within weeks

Damage caused by drivers crashing into and mounting bollards means heavier-duty solution needed

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Bristol bike lane bollards: “If they’re stopping cars they’re doing their job”.

Campaigner: councils should be allowed to trial bike infrastructure, even if it fails

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Oslo city centre will close to motor traffic in four years

Norwegian capital's new left-green coalition government wants to cut pollution, by banning cars by 2019

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Andrew Gilligan: detractors of cycling programme will be embarrassed once they see benefits

London's cycling commissioner responds to opponents of London's cycling schemes, which he says will benefit everyone

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Cardiff could have Paris-style car-free day from next year

Councillor Richard Cook is proposing the annual car-free day to tackle air pollution

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Hammersmith and Fulham cycling strategy launched

Plans to develop a ‘cycle hamburger’ at Holland Park roundabout

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Campaigners welcome two new bike lanes for Leicester, at £3m

Following trial lane closures earlier this year Leicester looks set to go ahead with new protected bike routes

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Pedestrian crossings and painted bike logos on asphalt: Westminster’s latest “Quietway”

While campaigners welcome Westminster City Council's intention, the detail is found lacking

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Two killed as temporary cycling and walking bridge collapses in South Africa

Structure at location of planned new bridge is on route used by 10,000 people on foot and bike each day

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Video: UK three decades behind Denmark in cycling provision, admits minister

Cycling minister Robert Goodwill visited Copenhagen with Chris Boardman last week

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Traffic free Oxford Street and cyclists’ left on red likely after 2016

All London mayoral candidates support a traffic free Oxford Street and allowing cyclists to turn left on red lights

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Cyclists should be free to choose whether to wear helmet, says transport minister

Robert Goodwill admits he doesn't wear one in London - but does when cycling "furiously" in Yorkshire

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Controversial Enfield “Mini Holland” cycling plans revealed

Council says it will revolutionise the town centre, making it a place people want to spend time - and money

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Daniel Zeichner named Labour’s cycling spokesman

Joins CTC for a ride along Brighton seafront in support of Space for Cycling

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Boris Johnson says he pulled London’s 2017 Tour de France Grand Depart

Mayor says £35 million would be better spent on cycling infrastructure

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