Miscellaneous

Arrest made after Gloucester hit and run leaves cyclist dead

Police believe they have found driver of BMW involved in fatal collision this morning

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Lone New Forest councillor hits out at authority’s “dubious” cycling schemes

David Harrison says he's unhappy about lack of consultation, resurfacing and outside park ideas

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Cycling deaths and serious injuries down in 2013, says DfT

But rate of improvement still worse for cyclists than car users

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British Transport Police admit Farnborough Main railway station is a cycle theft hotspot

Locked bikes being stolen from racks despite CCTV and regular patrols

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New Forest plans to use ‘rural Boris Bike’ grant to repair roads damaged by cars instead

Money for hire bike scheme to be used for resurfacing, and facilities outside park

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See the world’s 12 most fashionable cities in one bike trip – for just £80,100

Jaw-dropping price includes an A2B e-bike and £1,000 charity donation

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Edinburgh looks set to introduce 20mph zone across city

Trial last year found jump in kids cycling to school and residents in favour of lower limits

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Safety concerns after cyclist dies following crash with motorcycle

Motorcyclist thought to have lost control of bike on rural road in Lancashire on Sunday

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Labour to make HGV safety gear compulsory if elected, attacks government on road safety

Shadow transport secretary Mary Creagh addresses party's conference in Manchester

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Italy team gifted giant jars of Nutella – and they have their names on them

Confectionery giant Ferrero supplies riders with ultimate energy boost - will Dario Cataldo fly in tomorrow's TT?

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Lorry redesign could save hundreds of lives, says new study commissioned by TfL and T&E

Loughborough Design School says giving HGV drivers better direct vision would improve safety of cyclists & pedestrians

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Thieves swipe £30,000 in bikes & gear from Paligap

Sunday night break in at Marin & Mekk importer

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9 months’ jail for Zimbabwe cop who stole fellow officer’s bike

Lucky Mwadziwana was spotted riding it 100km away from police station where he'd stolen it

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British adventurer takes elliptical route down Australia

Glen Burmeister aims to set new records for cross the continent

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Coroner says cyclist found dead on road was blown off bike; widow not so sure

Body of Hampshire cyclist Jim Tiles was discovered by motorist near Micheldever last January

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Dawes and Claud Butler bike maker reports drop in sales

Tandem Group says cycling boom is a myth

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Student in Cambridge stops man riding his stolen bike just 24 hours after it was taken

Bike recovered just 100 metres from where it was taken but suspect flees the scene

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18 year old driver charged with death of 24 hour charity fundraising cyclist

Charity cyclist death: Driver charged with causing death by dangerous driving, drunk driving and failing to stop

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Global shift to cycling, walking and public transport could save $100 trillion and 1.4 million early deaths by 2050

China, USA and India among the worst CO2 and spending culprits: new report models a complete turnaround

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MP calls for “three strikes and you’re out” rule for pavement cyclists

Bike to be impounded if rider doesn’t pay its value as a fine – but has Stewart Jackson done his legal homework?

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Kentucky cyclist repeatedly arrested and jailed – for commuting on the road

Police say that Cherokee Schill endangers herself and other road users… and slows them down

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End to end riders urged to look after themselves after recent deaths

Four deaths in last 15 months leads to calls for care

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Now the Colombian men cop internet ridicule — or do they?

Mainstream media misidentifies another pale team uniform

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Deloitte Ride Across Britain rider dies in hospital

Sally Preece from Cheltenham is second woman this month to lose life while riding length of Britain

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Book charting how cyclists were the driving force behind roads and motorists sells out in hardback

Carlton Reid's work still available in e-reader and softback editions - and will be free online from next year

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Livestrong sees sharp drop in donations following Lance Armstrong doping confession

‘Revelations and disclosures’ see charity pay price for close association with its founder

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Female cyclist in critical condition following car collision on Ride Across Britain

Lloyds employee taken to hospital following A85 crash near Loch Earn

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Bristol woman rides length of Britain – then her bike gets nicked

Amy Slack bought Specialized bike from Mud Dock in Bristol

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Police watchdog slams Kent police over investigation in to cyclist’s death

Independent Police Complaints Commission orders review in to investigation that didn't start until 30 hours after rider's death

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Ride Tour of Britain routes (and more) with free Ordnance Survey app

Plus Women's Tour stages, Tour de France UK stages and more to come (still no Android version though)

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