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Mystery of Boris Bike returned 18 months late

On New Year's Day 2015 someone hired bike 12626. It was returned yesterday (the giveaway being the Barclays livery, not seen in London since early 2015)

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Rumours Westway Cycle Superhighway could be “scuppered” by mayor

Chair of New London Architecture sparks rumour city's new mayor could scupper East-West Cycle Superhighway

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Billboard appears … in middle of bike lane

Company Clear Channel reportedly placed the billboard on the bike lane by accident in March, but have so far failed to remove it

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Hundreds of injured London cyclists to be questioned as part of cycling safety research project

Bespoke Study also keen for cyclists to log collisions and near misses on Collideoso.pe website

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No cycling sign… on Buckinghamshire shared use path

Council think someone may have turned it round

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Video: Motorist drives into cyclist at Oldham roundabout

Incident captured on car's dashcam

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Video: Manchester cyclists parody new cycle infrastructure

Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign has produced a spoof video of cycle infrastructure that is "integrated" into the tram and bus network a little too well

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Live by a busy road? You could struggle to get a mortgage if insurers decide to “disrupt the market”

People living in the worst polluted areas could face increased premiums or even struggle to get a mortgage, because of the health impact of air pollution according to one actuary

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Video: “Wee bit to go before you’re Danny MacAskill,” passer-by tells … Danny MacAskill

Case of mistaken identity as trials ace runs through tricks on Glasgow's Buchanan Street

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Consultation opens on Leeds cycling strategy

Launch coincides with Space for Cycling demonstration ride

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Edinburgh taxi driver who swung a punch at cyclist has licence suspended

Employer has previously said that he won’t be dismissed

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One in four vehicles on rush hour Edinburgh street is a bike

Forrest Road, a popular city-centre route for cyclists, saw record numbers of cyclists using it in the morning rush hour, while motor traffic was down

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Vulpine holding London sample sale next weekend

Cycle clothing brand is selling off new and unique items just a stone's throw from the Spin Cycling Festival

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Global Bike to Work Day sees tens of thousands upload their commutes to Strava

Ride data being used to aid city planners, while UK comes out top in bike to work day participation

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New cycle lane in Manchester’s Portland Street removed amid safety concerns

Campaigners say their warnings of danger posed by buses were ignored

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Janet Street-Porter continues anti-cycle superhighway campaign on BBC’s Daily Politics show

States her belief that cyclists want all other forms of transport ‘eradicated’

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World Naked Bike Ride returns to the UK

Dates set for 18 towns and cities

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Audio: “We’ve changed the face of the city”

Boris Johnson's Cycling Commissioner, Andrew Gilligan, talks to road.cc about his legacy...and how he doubted at times the cycle routes would ever be built

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Woody Allen gets in touch with his Nimby side as he leads campaign against New York cycle path

Won’t somebody please think of the wealthy elderly

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Cyclist calls Boris Johnson a prick at cycle route opening – Johnson cites it as example of what’s great about London

Urges successor to continue investing in cycling

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Boris Johnson opens Cycle Crossrail in final act as mayor

The London Mayor hails new era of cycling in London and urges his successor to keep investing in cycle routes to tackle air pollution

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Westminster Council objects to CS11

Expresses desire for TfL to adopt ‘a holistic approach’ when considering possible impact

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Protesters stage “Die-in” over lack of action on air pollution

Up to 250 people lay down in the road outside the Department for Transport offices in London to protest lack of action on poor air quality

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Zac Goldsmith says he backs LCC’s Sign for Cycling pledges (+ video)

But mayoral candidate says contentious infrastructure should undergo temporary trials

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Sky Rides return to 12 cities for final year

Final year of the eight year partnership will see the millionth person join in the mass participation rides where streets are closed to motor traffic, helping people feel confident cycling for a few hours

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Make your commute count – Strava launches Global Bike to Work Day (+ video)

Data from 10 May initiative will help urban planners shape cities for people on bikes

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Bike couriers fight for employment rights

Couriers involved are considered self-employed and are paid per delivery

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Mobile bike repair firm claims half of London’s bikes aren’t roadworthy

NipNip has recently launched collect and repair service

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Cyclists support RNIB campaign to re-route Cycle Superhighway

The London Cycling Campaign says cycling infrastructure needs to work for everyone after the RNIB raises concerns about plans for a Cycle Superhighway outside its HQ in London

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London Nocturne moves to new course for tenth anniversary

The annual night time Criterium event will move to a longer, 1.5km circuit, in the City of London, with a new technical course

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