Miscellaneous

Drivers to be fined and given penalty points for range of careless driving offences starting from today

New regime partly aimed at ensuring drivers breaking law don't go unpunished - but IAM says education, not fines, is key to road safety

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Twitter boast leads to murder charge for California teen involved in fatal collision with cyclist

Charges revised after prosecutors learn of 18-year-old's tweets bragging about speeding

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Cycling boosts kids’ brain power, say researchers

Language abilities increased by exercise

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Marcel Kittel takes lie detector test to try and prove he’s not doping

Sprinter only one of 20 invited German riders to step up.

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Surrey resident launches campaign against closed-road cycle events

“No one has consulted me," says clay-pigeon biz owner, complaining about noisy "lycra louts" with RideLondon in his sights

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Accidental death verdict after rider hit stationary caravan in Good Friday time trial

Experienced rider had head down and was unable to avoid crash, court hears

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Police in London step up enforcement of Advanced Stop Lines – fines & points for drivers ignoring them

Cycling Commissioner Andrew Gilligan also says cyclists who ignore red lights will be fined

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Witness appeal: Police seek cyclist who collided with pedestrian on London’s Regent St

Pedestrian died from stroke two days after collision in West End last month

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Amazing vintage Ben Bowden Spacelander bike can be yours for just £27,000

Creation of influential British designer; only 522 were ever made

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Police warn of big rise in bike thefts in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Officers say high-end bikes increasingly being targeted and believe thieves are using Gumtree and other sites to sell them on

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Appeal judges urged to impose jail term and lifetime ban on driver who killed cyclist Audrey Fyfe

Crown's case highlights that motorist Gary McCourt had killed before, and trial judge put too much emphasis on fact cyclist not wearing helmet

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Big Society Award for Herne Hill Velodrome

PM recognises efforts of locals and volunteers to keep open las remaining 1948 Olympic venue

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Bike stolen at RideLondon spotted being ridden by suspect in offical event photos

Police appeal for help after RideLondon FreeCycle bike theft

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Vote for your British Cycling local hero

Recognition for the volunteers who keep cycling's grassroots alive and healthy

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Yorkshire museum wants pics of you with first bike for Tour de France exhibition

Cusworth Hall near Doncaster gets into spirit ahead of next year's Grand Départ

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Update: Bail granted to four murder suspects in Pontypool cyclist’s death

Cwmbran Magsitrates' Court had given police 36 hour extension to question suspects

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Prime Minister announces £94 million of funding for cycling projects in England

Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham top list of Cycle City Ambition cash grants - Govt money doesn't make up for massive cuts to cycling budget says Labour

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Cycling to work ‘halves risk of diabetes’ compared to driving

Researchers say avoiding car travel is key to staying healthy

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Two cyclists injured in latest case of aggression against riders in Midlands

Incident in Staffordshire follows four in Leicestershire and one in Warwickshire in recent weeks

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Arrest made in connection with series of attacks on cyclists in Leicestershire

Incidents took place in and around Hinckley in 11-day period in July

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Done LEJOG? How about PAPETE? Devon cyclist is Pedalling and Paddling from Edinburgh to Exmouth

Alistair Cope will tow his canoe until he reaches water on 700 mile trip

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Breaking news: Passenger dies of injuries after bus performs emergency stop to avoid cyclist

Cyclist initially charged with involuntary GBH may face more serious charge

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Driver who killed Oxford cyclist found not guilty of dangerous driving, guilty of careless

Eating a sandwich while driving "not a distraction"

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Police write to Bristol cyclists telling them not to ride on pavements or jump red lights

Cycle campaigners agree with approach on anti-social cycling, but say better infrastructure needed

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Lance Armstrong’s readers sue for damages

"Defrauded" book buyers demand $5 million in damages

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Gwent Police arrest four on suspicion of murder following cyclist’s death

Rider was discovered with serious head injuries yesterday morning, but little information on circumstances of incident

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Cyclist’s arm broken in assault – not being linked to other incidents last month

Incident in Warwickshire follows three just across border in Leicestershire earlier in July - silver car involved in all four

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Turkmenistan president decrees month of cycling +video

“Security Of Traffic Movement On The Road And The Well-Being Of Our Life" initiative kicks off

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Almost half of Londoners would ride more if road safety improved

Survey by London boroughs finds perception of danger biggest obstacle to cycling

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Motorist clocked at 82mph in 30mph zone; judge queries why he was only charged with speeding

Judge's comments reflect similar concerns to those made by CTC in its recently launched Road Justice campaign

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