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Kickstarter launches next week for Crosshead folding bike

The Crosshead is a brand new folding bike, that is said to ride like a racer and fold up in just 20 seconds flat...

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Campaigners criticise TfL and Southwark Council over lack of action at junction where cyclist was killed

Proposals mean motorists will continue to cut across cyclists from Lane 2 when turning left

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China cracks down on dockless bike share firms but asks local governments to plan for their impact

Local governments asked to improve cycle networks and provide parking areas

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Cycling app of the week: Cycle Now

This handy app fixes you up with the nearest bike available to hire and also finds a drop-off location closest to where you're headed...

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Floyd Landis’ cannabis brand introduce hemp oil natural pain relief supplement

The Floyd's of Leadville Hemp Oil supplement is said to provide an 'non-addictive, natural recovery solution' for dealing with pain

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South Yorkshire Police to trial close-pass operation following pressure from campaigners

Change of heart is a direct response to public feedback

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Flexispot to launch Kickstarter for desk with built-in exercise bike

It's a part-exercise bike, part-standing desk that you can set up in a minute and even includes resistance levels for a cycling workout at work...

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Brompton launch their first e-bike

The iconic folding bike manufacturer have launched their first e-bike, that can be reserved now for an early 2018 delivery

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Froome approaching immortality, motorway madness and no one's ashamed of tan lines. Here are 11 things we've learned this week...

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Cycling App of the Week: What to Wear Cycling

This app gives handy recommendations for what attire you need to be comfortable on the bike depending on weather conditions and your personal preferences...

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Drivers ARE allowed to park cars in cycle lane in Cambridge, the UK’s most ‘cycle friendly’ city

Greater Cambridge Partnership say move is “to support local businesses”

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As dockless bike share schemes rapidly expand, European Cyclists Federation expresses fears about ‘disruptive’ approach of some firms

Position paper features list of best practices to help towns and cities manage arrival of dockless bike share firms

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Openreach driver adds van sticker implying filtering cyclists are suicidal

Firm says driver was ‘trying to promote safety’ but matter has been ‘dealt with’

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Cycling app of the week: Komoot

This app gives you navigation, voice commands and shareable data all in one place...

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Raleigh flamed as reissued Anniversary Edition Burners pop up on Ebay

Just 350 of the classic BMX's were made to celebrate its 35th anniversary, however fans are reporting that many are being listed on Ebay for resale already

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Sven Cycles announce modification service… so their bikes can fit inside a rucksack or briefcase

Dorset-based handmade bike brand Sven Cycles are proving it's not just Bromptons that are train and plane friendly with the announcement of their modification service...

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Royal Parks reverses cycling ban on Bushy Park’s Duke’s Head Passage

Vince Cable proclaims change of policy ‘a great campaign success’

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Serious Tour drama, Britain goes hire bike-mad and more close-pass scrutiny - here are 11 things we've learned this week...

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Cycling app of the week: Rain Alarm

An app that tracks your location and gives you quick and simple weather alerts, Rain Alarm could help you avoid a downpour on your next ride...

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Dublin cyclists form ‘human chain’ to prevent illegal parking in cycle lanes

“We decided that there was only so much getting angry on social media could achieve”

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Raleigh recreate classic Team Aero Pro Burner BMX for bike’s 35th anniversary

Raleigh are selling a limited run of the classic BMX that was a huge hit in the 80's

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Dockless bike-share scheme oBike lands in London

Promises to add hundreds more bikes a day throughout the month

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Rapha unveil new City Glasses collection

The new range of shades are designed to be functional on the bike and stylish off it

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Manchester’s vandalism-proof Mobikes not quite living up to the claim

Bike hire firm says there have only been a tiny number of issues in the context of the scheme’s success

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Video: Police officer deliberately doors thief riding Boris bike

Far from the smoothest method of apprehension – but undeniably effective

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Santander Cycles scheme to expand into Brixton

Next generation of Santander Cycles will launch later this summer

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Video: Truck driver loses it with cyclist after collision in London

Warning: video contains strong language

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Plans unveiled for cycle route from CS8 to Vauxhall Gyratory

‘Stepped’ cycle lane one part of broader plans

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Barriers on London’s Blackfriars Bridge widened for cyclists

“But what about mopeds?” asks former Scotland Yard officer

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Near Miss of the Day 9: Houston driver gets a little too close to a cycling police officer

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera – today a brief sojourn to the United States

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