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Government whiplash crackdown would also hit legitimate claims from cyclists say campaigners

Small claims limit could be raised – around 70 per cent of cyclists’ compensation claims are for less than £5,000

Tue, Dec 06, 2016 10:48

Have you seen this cool space-saving vertical bike lift?

Nifty vertical bike saving lift that could save you loads of space

Tue, Dec 06, 2016 10:14

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Public cycle hire scheme coming to Greater Manchester?

Transport for Greater Manchester officals signed pledge to support cycle hire schemes at Rotterdam conference last week

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 18:15

Great cycling deals on Raleigh, Mavic, and Sigma

The DealCatcher's found cycling savings on cyclocross bikes, winter gloves, and cycling computers

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 18:09

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Guinness World Record for most energy produced on static bikes in an hour

300 people rode 100 static bikes, lighting up the world's tallest building and breaking the Guinness World Record for most energy produced on static bikes in an hour

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 16:55

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Listening to music on iPhone may have led to cyclist’s death, says coroner

Emily Norton's death "an entirely avoidable incident," says coroner who ruled that cause lay "entirely with the cyclist"

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 16:09

Man cycling in Brazil with fridge on shoulder

Video: is cycling with a fridge on your back the new cargo biking?

Think your commuting rucksack is heavy? But is it Russia or Brazil topping the 'strangest cycling phenomena' charts?

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 14:18

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Laura Kenny thanks Shane Sutton for laying foundations of Team GB cycling success, but says she “can’t condone” what he did

"To know that it went on in my workplace upsets me,” says four-time Olympic champion

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 13:38

Video: Amazing riding skills on show at the UCI Indoor Championships in “ballet-on-bikes” artistic cycling and fast and furious cycle-ball

Highlights from the weekend's UCI Indoor Cycling World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, with German riders hoovering up the medals

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 13:07

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Government’s “cut price” sentencing review of driving offences criticised for leaving exceptional hardship loophole in place and failing to clarify dangerous v careless driving

Review needs to do more than just examine worst offences, says Cycling UK

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 11:51

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Sadiq Khan “to double” amount spent on cycling in London

Planned spend rises to £17 per person each year - equivalent to Dutch or Danish levels, says mayor

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 08:57

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Evacuating a city by bicycle is 5 times more efficient

Escaping a flood in the Dutch Randstad megalopolis would be impossible by car; experts say grab a bike or climb a tree

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 01:54

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Cardiff launches ten-year plan to boost cycling

The plan is to double the number of cycle trips by 2026 by giving cyclists & pedestrians greater protection, lowering speed limits & improving cycle routes

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 20:36

Sustrans works to make cycle paths more accessible with removal of motorcycle barriers

Barriers prevent tandems and disability bikes from using National Cycle Network routes

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 19:37

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Video: Thieves return bike stolen from boy aged 9 on eve of anniversary of his father’s death

James Brewster's mother had appealed on Facebook for return of treasured bicycle

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 19:31

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Thousands of pounds raised for family of Essex cyclist killed in hit and run

Police believe vehicle involved in fatal crash on Thursday was a small lorry

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 16:55

Dangerous drivers who kill are set to face life in prison

Justice minister says "killer drivers ruin lives" as proposals to scrap limit on sentencing emerge from the Ministry of Justice

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 15:23

Boris Johnson says he misses cycling in London

Foreign secretary has been banned from cycling by bodyguards due to security concerns

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 14:42

Edinburgh bike charity looking to crowdfund £20k after fire

Unexplained fire wreaked havoc on community project based around bikes

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 14:02

London Cycling Campaign appeals for funds to halt ‘NIMBYs and taxi drivers’ spoiling cycle schemes

Flagship schemes at risk due to well-organised pressure groups, campaigners say

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 13:25

Map of Britain’s velodromes – where and who trained there?

From Caird Park in Dundee to Bournemouth Cycle Centre

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 17:01

Edinburgh’s Bike Station launches crowdfunding appeal after suffering fire (+ video)

Bike recycling charity looking to rebuild training workshop and replace damaged equipment

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 16:15

Volvo Trucks launches ‘See And Be Seen’ road safety campaign aimed at cyclists

Presentation aimed at children perhaps ambiguously lists ‘reflexes’ as one of the countermeasures in the cyclist’s armoury

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 12:43

London pollution haze (CC licensed image by Alun Salt:Flickr)

Four major cities pledge to ban diesel engines over safety fears

But will any UK cities follow these ambitious plans?

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 11:35

UCI moves back into China in deal with country’s richest man

New six-day stage race added to 2017 World Tour

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 11:33