Campaigning

Eric Pickles’ replacement could be great news for cycling, say campaigners

Pro-cycling MP Greg Clark takes over at Department for Communities and Local Government

Aussie doctors urge people to wear cycle helmets when doing DIY at home

Home improvement shows mean more people fixing up their homes - and taking risks on ladders, say medics

Waltham Forest Mini Holland scheme the first to break ground – and it’s ahead of schedule

But other schemes under threat

Cyclist spells out ‘Vote Labour’ in London’s West End – and posts ride on Strava

Chris Ward spent 45 minutes creating his election day message - why not hop on your bike and show who you support?

Protest ride against Westminster City Council’s zig-zag “quietway” through major junction

Westminster routes quietway across busy junction

Lambeth Bridge roundabout may never be safe for cyclists says campaigner

Member of London Cycling Campaign says solution should involve reducing traffic or a different design

Leith Walk cycle path plans ‘shambolic’ say Edinburgh campaigners

Cyclists on segregated path would have to give way to traffic emerging from side streets

UK Supreme Court orders Government to submit new plan to meet European air pollution limits

Sustrans describe failure to comply with nitrogen dioxide limits “a travesty and a national embarrassment”

Scottish Lib Dem leader clocks 81mph on Strava after Pedal on Parliament

Willie Rennie forgets to switch Strava off - and breaks speed limit on motorway as he heads home to Fife

Sea change in Portsmouth as campaign’s cycling strategy gets cross party support

A City to Share gets cross party support in the run up to the local and general election

Green Party backs presumed liability and pledges £30 per head a year for cycling

Party outlines its policies in response to #ChooseCycling network

Pedal on Parliament crowd told Scottish Government will increase spend on cycling

Thousands flock to fourth annual event calling on politicians to improve cycle safety and funding

Family of cyclist killed by tipper truck considers civil action after inquest returns finding of ‘road traffic collision’

Sixth rider killed in 2013's Black November was dragged under wheels as truck turned left

Nick Clegg confirms Lib Dem pledge on cycling spend – but Labour says sums don’t stack up

Labour spokesman says Lib Dem's £10 per head annual spend "just an aspiration" and clarifies own figures

Video: Behind the scenes at Cycling Canada’s striking riderless bikes promo film

Crashes in the peloton, trackstanding and bikes bursting out of BMX starting gate - without a human in sight

Newcastle group ride in aid of safer cycling conditions cancelled on safety grounds

Safety Advisory Group cites risk of cycling in a large group on live roads

Die-in protests — changing public opinion or scaring people away from cycling?

Are die-ins the answer to lack of political will on cycling infrastructure?

Election 2015: Vote Bike figures reveal stark differences between parties’ commitments to cycling

Conservatives lag behind UKIP in sign up to cycle policy commitments

Cycling in the New Forest – where does each of the parliamentary candidates stand?

The majority of candidates are broadly pro cycling – but some are yet to respond

Prospective London mayoral candidate doing Twitter Q&A on cycling later today

Christian Wolmar calling for zero tolerance to road deaths

Westminster Council criticised for “mind boggling” road casualty figures after die in for second cyclist killed on its streets this year

Campaigners say they will join forces to push for action from the council to prioritise road safety

Labour commits additional £89m to cycling and walking in run up to the General Election

Five year pledge leaves party lagging behind the Lib Dems and Green Party

UKIP pledge to scrap lorry driver training would harm road safety, says HGV operator

Doing away with CPC means lorry firms "will simply not be evolving" says O'Donovan director

Is Labour back-pedalling on green commitment to cycling?

No mention of cycling—or transport—in today's Labour environmental mini-manifesto

Vigil and die-in for Moira Gemmill in London tonight

Top design director was fifth cyclist to die in London this year

Supreme Court urged to force government to act over air pollution

Case hits country's highest court just days after nitrogen oxide levels hit new highs in much of country

Tunbridge Wells cyclists lie down for better infrastructure

Die-in style protest a plea for cyclists to be given greater priority

Pedal on Parliament returns to Edinburgh for fourth edition next weekend

Campaigners continue to press Scotland's politicians to improve safety and encourage more people to cycle

Stop construction vehicle “slaughter” of London cyclists, says top architect

Peter Murray calls for measures to reduce "appalling" death toll to zero

Ipswich pavement riding fines brought about by lack of cycle paths say campaigners

49 per cent of such fines in Suffolk were handed out in the county town