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Anti-LTN vandals won’t intimidate us, says Chris Boardman

Greater Manchester's cycling and walkling commissioner says he understands opposition, but consultation is way to make voice heard

Sun, Jan 10, 2021 15:34
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Bike at bedtime: Cotic Escapade

The do-it-all bike handbuilt in Taiwan, but designed, developed, engineered and tested by Sheffield-based Cotic. Is it British, and why does it matter?

Sat, Jan 09, 2021 21:25
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Have your say on rat-running motorists driving through London’s Royal Parks

Richmond Park was closed to all through motor traffic during the first lockdown – campaigners would like to see that made permanent

Sat, Jan 09, 2021 16:20
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Jeremy Vine films motorist driving down Hyde Park cycle path

Driver finishes by mounting the pavement at traffic lights

Sat, Jan 09, 2021 14:43
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Edinburgh residents group threatens council with legal action over new cycle lane

Group says pop-up lanes will reduce parking and deny safe access to homes and businesses

Sat, Jan 09, 2021 12:26
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RBKC to reconsider removal of cycle lanes on Kensington High Street – without lead member for transport

Kensington Business Forum says council misrepresented its position as being against the cycle lanes

Sat, Jan 09, 2021 10:35
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Las Vegas cyclists hopeful of real change after truck collision that killed five

Lance Armstrong and the Vegas Golden Knights NHL team among those to have contacted local Ghost Bikes group asking to help

Fri, Jan 08, 2021 16:42
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Cyclist gets shopping centre bike ban overturned

Unexpected outbreak of common sense sees cycling policy updated

Fri, Jan 08, 2021 15:05
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Council ‘prioritised knee-jerk views’ by scrapping pop-up lane before its completion in response to petition

Council cites “highway safety concerns” resulting from moved and vandalised planters as a reason for ending trial early

Fri, Jan 08, 2021 12:47
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Brexit: New VAT rules see EU cycling brands stop online sales to UK shoppers

Now the transition period is over, we’re starting to see the impact of leaving the EU

Fri, Jan 08, 2021 11:35
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Tadej Pogacar, Fernando Gaviria and UAE Team Emirates given Covid-19 vaccine

Gaviria was one of the first documented cases of a person contracting the disease twice

Fri, Jan 08, 2021 11:33
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LTN vandals film themselves ramming another new planter; Pro cyclist serving lifetime ban doesn’t want ‘who knows what sh*t’ Covid vaccine; Drosi Bikes convert old bikes into e-bikes; Dutch police trial blue flashing bike lights + more on the live blog

It's Friday and the weekend is almost in sight. Dan Alexander is here for the final live blog of the week

Fri, Jan 08, 2021 09:18
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Lazer focuses on ventilation and safety with new Sphere helmet

The Lazer Sphere is claimed to be “one of the safest road helmets on the market,” getting a five-star Virginia Tech safety rating

Thu, Jan 07, 2021 14:00
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Drunk driver told he was “a cyclist’s worst nightmare” by judge who jailed him

Victim was left with serious injuries after Anthony Adams, who had drunk up to eight pints, crashed into him

Thu, Jan 07, 2021 13:44
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‘Tiler’ offers wireless charging for e-bikes through the kickstand

No wires – just park and charge

Thu, Jan 07, 2021 09:22
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“Re-education”: Cyclist attacks car passenger who allegedly threw litter at him; Pressure group asks PM to remove cycle lane… that was his idea; Tao donates £5k to his former school; Paris bike lane busy despite winter weather + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

Thu, Jan 07, 2021 09:07
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“Appalling”: Councillor who made decision to remove popular pop-up cycle lane had never officially seen it for himself

Campaigners behind Freedom of Information request shocked that Cllr Roger Elkins hadn't actually taken time to see the lane himself

Wed, Jan 06, 2021 15:03
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Car passenger who pulled cyclist off bike, causing serious injuries, escapes custodial sentence

Victim sustained broken elbow and two broken fingers in incident in Leicestershire

Wed, Jan 06, 2021 11:57
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Cycling group ‘strongly oppose’ making wearing a helmet mandatory; Brooks releases statement addressing ‘misleading claims’ about post-Brexit sales; Olympic Champion delivers Tesco shopping to the elderly; Driver rams LTN planter + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, Jan 06, 2021 09:02
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ICYMI – Here’s a roundup of the biggest stories that you might have missed over the holiday period

There were some notable stories, entertaining features and big reviews that might have slipped your attention over the Christmas and New Year’s break. Here’s what you missed.

Tue, Jan 05, 2021 15:07
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Starting Monday: road.cc Bike of the Year 2020/21 awards

Our annual bike awards start next week and here’s what you can expect

Tue, Jan 05, 2021 15:00
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“Stay local” – What the latest lockdown laws and guidance mean for you and cycling

New measures are now in force in England and Scotland – what’s changed?

Tue, Jan 05, 2021 12:27
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E-cargo bikes being used to redistribute surplus food during lockdown

Volunteers collect food from Milton Keynes retailers and deliver to ‘Community Fridge’ and homes

Tue, Jan 05, 2021 11:53
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Amp Human offers skin-applied bicarb to support training

Lotion is designed to allow hard training and fast recovery while avoiding gastric issues

Tue, Jan 05, 2021 09:45
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Angry Brexiteers contact Dutch bike parts website that stopped shipping to the UK; Nail trap found on popular MTB trail; Beryl Burton mural graffitied; Cycling can improve your chances of employment by 12%; Pro cycling’s baby boom + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is in the saddle for another day on the live blog

Tue, Jan 05, 2021 09:12
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