Campaigning

Britain’s pothole problem worsening with more than half a million reported in 2017

Figures obtained by RAC show a 44 per cent jump over two years ago

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A third of Queensland drivers admit they don’t comply with close pass law – some because it’s ‘annoying’

State government currently probing police enforcement of law in wake of cyclist’s death

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Christmas comes early for English police as Cycling UK hand out VR headsets for close pass operations

Who doesn't like a new gadget to play with at this time of year?

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Garneau launches annual Don’t Text and Drive day – and is calling on cyclists to highlight dangers on social media

Initiative takes place on 22 December - anniversary of death of pro cyclist Jason Lowndes, who rode for Garneau Factory Racing

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Work starts on key cross-city Cambridge cycle route after two decades of campaigning

The Chisholm Trail - named after the Camcycle trustee who first proposed it - is due to be complete by 2020

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Motorist charged with dangerous driving following death of Queensland cycle campaigner

Victim had complained that police weren’t taking his close pass reports seriously

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Cabbies cause gridlock by blocking London Bridge for fourth night running in protest at TfL pro-cycling, bus and pedestrian plans – but cyclists breeze through

meanwhile, Will Norman insists East-West Cycle Superhighway here to stay despite black cab trade-backed campaign against it

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Where is the promised review of road traffic offences?

Government recognises that dangerous drivers are ‘driving a weapon’ but still hasn’t reviewed penalties despite failings

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Cheaper insurance for drivers who get cycle training, crackdown on parking in cycle lanes, and a new walking and cycling “champion”

Government announces raft of plans in response to its cycle safety review

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Cycling UK: Potholes on minor roads are costing the economy £2 billion a year

Charity says funding for maintenance of minor roads has plummeted by 40 per cent since 2009/10

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Jeremy Vine takes issue with the term ‘Drivetime’ – others take issue with Vine’s use of the term ‘post-car Britain’

“We shouldn't be celebrating a form of transport that kills 1,700 people a year”

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Cycling UK says reduced jail term for driver who left one cyclist paralysed and two others seriously injured shows need for sentencing review

Charity reacts to news of Michael Bradbury’s sentence being reduced from 45 to 36 months in prison

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Petition launched to reduce bus speeds on Cambridge Guided Busway after cyclist’s death

Steve Moir was killed as he rode home from work through Trumpington last month

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Hundreds stage die-in outside Parliament calling for safer streets for cyclists

Stop Killing Cyclists organised National Funeral for the Unknown Cyclist and First Pedal on UK Parliament

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Police to get VR film to teach drivers about close passing following successful crowdfunding campaign

Cycling UK raises £15,000 in eight days via Kickstarter campaign

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Cycling UK produces close pass VR film for police forces across the UK

‘Too Close For Comfort’ film will put drivers ‘in the saddle’ to experience a close pass from a cyclist’s perspective

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Texting at the wheel sign snapped and removed from cyclist’s roadside memorial three days after it was put up

Cyclist Daniel Squire lost his life in road traffic collision in 2013

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It’s finally here … Probably the worst cycling event ever hits Aberdeen this weekend

Local cyclists avoid official event – and organise protest in centre of the Granite City calling for safe infrastructure

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Petition created for all children’s bicycles sold in the UK to have handlebar plugs fitted, plus 6 other safety tips

Sign to prevent unnecessary injuries, plus 6 other easy safety tips

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62% say cycling on roads is “too dangerous” – Cycling UK calls on Government to take immediate action

National cycling charity says more needs to be done to improve infrastructure and road traffic laws

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Sir Bradley Wiggins: Reaction to Geraint Thomas’s helmet comments reflect his status as Tour de France champion

"He's the Tour de France winner now, and everyone wants to know his view on certain things like he's some sort of Messiah”

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Cycling UK and British Horse Society issue guidance to cyclists on how to overtake horses safely (+ video)

Organisations collaborated on Be Nice Say Hi initiative after video of triathlon competitor on bike undertaking horse rider went viral earlier this year

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Simplify and improve the legal definitions of unsafe driving says Cycling UK

Cycling UK campaigning to end road traffic injustice

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Hundreds ride in Central London to protest cyclists’ deaths and call for safer streets

Junction outside Holborn Underground, where Peter Fisher was killed last week, brought to a standstill as riders call for safer streets

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Pedal on UK Parliament to be held in October

Branded the National Funeral for the Unknown Cyclist in honour of all victims of road traffic collisions, pollution and inactivity

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13 new products from Eurobike 2018: Wahoo, Zwift, BMC, Colnago, PowerTap, FFWD and much more

First look at BMC's new aero bike plus 2-spoke carbon wheels from FFWD and lots more

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Stay Wider of the Rider close pass campaign launches with amusing video of the Brownlee brothers

London Cycling Campaign asking government for clearer guidance and a public education campaign

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Family of cyclist killed when taxi passenger opened door launch safety campaign

Sam Boulton's family want 'Sam Says' stickers on doors of every taxi in Leicester and also urge government to act

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Protest planned after two cyclist deaths in a week on same Greenwich road

Campaign group wants to see extension of CS4 to Woolwich

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Stop Killing Cyclists to hold Greenwich vigil and die-in after two fatalities this month

Protest will take place outside council's office's in Woolwich on Thursday 7 June

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