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Council’s free bike initiative praised… but “huge issue” of safe cycling routes must be addressed too, campaign argues

“Suggesting that ‘Ealing is leading the way in active travel’ on the back of this initiative ignores many other barriers to cycle use”

Dame Sarah Storey slams drivers who turn “a blind eye to yet another death”, asks for progress after three HGV crashes with cyclists in a day — two of them fatal

The British Paralympian and Greater Manchester’s active travel commissioner said that she felt “sick” after a cyclist died on road she frequently uses, and that “deterrents to dangerous and anti-social behaviour in a vehicle are clearly not severe enough”

Dame Sarah Storey calls out “entitlement” of speeding drivers — “too many ‘my driving offences won’t cause harm’ attitudes”

Britain's most decorated Paralympian is now active travel commissioner for Greater Manchester and joined the discussion surrounding Suella Braverman's speed awareness course controversy

Suella Braverman criticised by cycling campaign group for “avoiding public scrutiny” over speeding offence

“Over and over again we see senior politicians and others in public life not only caught speeding, but attempting to dismiss that as an issue and often getting away with no real consequences”

“Is this a joke?”: Cyclists dismayed at council’s idea for painted cycle lanes where segregated infrastructure was controversially ripped out

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council ripped out the Kensington High Street lanes in 2020, prompting complaints and a High Court challenge

Popular cycling and walking route to be reopened to cars despite concerns of “unnecessary danger”

The Bristol route has been closed for three years, and campaigners and councillors are warning that the move would make it dangerous

“The street was functioning as it should”: People reclaim street meant for pedestrians and cyclists from drivers

Residents came together to 'block' a street in Norwich to stop rat-running drivers who have taken to “protesting” by flouting rules

Pro cyclist Imogen Cotter launches road safety campaign, says “drivers see cyclists as an object that interferes with their journey”

The former Irish champion, who was seriously injured after being hit by a speeding driver last year, is also calling for harsher punishments for drivers who kill cyclists

“It’s problematic to have a value like that”: Researcher calls for better guidelines than “just 1.5 metres” for passing cyclists

The transport expert behind the high-speed close pass test also called for a study to have motor drivers on bicycles “passed by themselves”

“We must avoid encouraging risk taking or deliberate incitement for others to offend”: Heavily criticised road safety campaign stands by message to cyclists “proactively” seeking bad driving

“It is essential to consider your driving and conduct”, says Safer Essex Roads as it doubles down on its controversial message to cyclists

“One tweet cannot always explain the complex rules of the Highway Code”: Road safety group responds to criticism of “motor-centric” post advising cyclists to “stop and allow drivers to overtake”

“Our aim is to try to educate all road users to be considerate of everyone else to avoid collisions and make the roads safer for everyone to use”

Road safety group draws ire after advising cyclists to “stop and allow drivers to overtake”

The group, which claims to work for improving road safety, has been slammed for posting a number of "misleading" guidelines for cycling on roads

“Society has accepted death as a cost of getting from A to B”: Parents of young cyclist killed in collision call for change

"There is more than enough space, we just have to commit to making it safe for all who use it"

Luton fire was caused by “home-made” e-bike conversion

London Fire Brigade has recently launched a Charge Safe campaign focused on e-bikes and e-scooters

“Raging” motorist mounts pavement and attempts to drive through ‘die-in’ organised in memory of cyclist killed in collision with driver

“We’re at a junction where someone has died, where we’re protesting for road safety. And this man is so angry”

Cycling UK takes council to court over “unlawful” decision to keep rat-run open

This is the second time Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is facing legal action over its decision to keep the incredibly narrow underpass open to motor vehicles.

“Disappointing”: Department for Transport drops out of All-Party meeting on Highway Code changes as publicity issue discussed

Some speakers said there were concerns around communication of changes that "many people don't even know about", while an AA survey suggested most drivers agreed with principles such as cyclists riding two abreast

Controversial plan for cycle route through graveyard scrapped — council opts to remove on-street parking to make way for scheme instead

The proposal was branded "disrespectful and ill-thought-out" by campaigners

Free e-bikes: Cycling UK loan scheme comes to Leicester

Coincidentally launched just as the firm running the city's e-bike hire scheme collapsed

“Cycling is for everyone”: Council leader responds to claim he “doesn’t like cycling because it’s too middle-class”

Work on big-money active travel schemes in Sheffield has been postponed until the end of 2023, but the council insists it "remains committed" to completing the proposals which were meant to be finished next month

Pro cyclist-led lights campaign, endorsed by Tadej Pogačar, “feeds into victim-blaming culture”, says road safety expert

The ‘Be Bright Wear a Light’ campaign aims to reduce cyclist fatalities and injuries on the road by “empowering visibility behaviour”

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Pedestrian safety campaigner accuses “cycling fraternity” of “plotting” against him

However, Living Streets insists John Peacock was not dismissed as he claims and has not been involved with the organisation for five years

Cycling UK threatens council with legal action over “unlawful” decision to keep rat-run open

The charity has penned a letter to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) outlining its intention to challenge the decision to keep the route open to motor vehicles

Another e-bike battery safety warning as charity warns that dangerous chargers are “freely available”

Firefighters concerned by frequency of incidents

Most drivers still don’t know Highway Code changes, poll shows

Cycling UK has called on the government to commit funding to a long-term awareness campaign

Should cyclists be allowed to ride through red lights? Campaigners split on safety benefits

Gregory Kinsman-Chauvet, the founder of Bike for Good, thinks road safety could be improved by letting those on bikes continue through red lights after giving way to pedestrians

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“Same question every winter”: Cyclists slam “disgraceful” state of Britain’s pothole-covered roads

We asked and you told us all about the worrying state of the roads where you ride

Is there a pothole crisis on Britain’s roads?

National Pothole Day sees renewed calls for action after multiple worrying incidents in recent weeks

“Entrenched car culture”: Brits spending up to 19% of income on cars is stifling active travel, claims cycling campaign group

Despite Bike Is Best's report showing the eye-watering figures people will pay to keep their cars on the road, 48% of respondents said they could not afford a bike

Mr Loophole tells drivers to make giving cyclists more room their New Year’s resolution

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