Campaigning

Die-in protests — changing public opinion or scaring people away from cycling?

Are die-ins the answer to lack of political will on cycling infrastructure?

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Election 2015: Vote Bike figures reveal stark differences between parties’ commitments to cycling

Conservatives lag behind UKIP in sign up to cycle policy commitments

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Cycling in the New Forest – where does each of the parliamentary candidates stand?

The majority of candidates are broadly pro cycling – but some are yet to respond

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Prospective London mayoral candidate doing Twitter Q&A on cycling later today

Christian Wolmar calling for zero tolerance to road deaths

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Westminster Council criticised for “mind boggling” road casualty figures after die in for second cyclist killed on its streets this year

Campaigners say they will join forces to push for action from the council to prioritise road safety

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Labour commits additional £89m to cycling and walking in run up to the General Election

Five year pledge leaves party lagging behind the Lib Dems and Green Party

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UKIP pledge to scrap lorry driver training would harm road safety, says HGV operator

Doing away with CPC means lorry firms "will simply not be evolving" says O'Donovan director

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Is Labour back-pedalling on green commitment to cycling?

No mention of cycling—or transport—in today's Labour environmental mini-manifesto

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Vigil and die-in for Moira Gemmill in London tonight

Top design director was fifth cyclist to die in London this year

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Supreme Court urged to force government to act over air pollution

Case hits country's highest court just days after nitrogen oxide levels hit new highs in much of country

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Tunbridge Wells cyclists lie down for better infrastructure

Die-in style protest a plea for cyclists to be given greater priority

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Pedal on Parliament returns to Edinburgh for fourth edition next weekend

Campaigners continue to press Scotland's politicians to improve safety and encourage more people to cycle

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Stop construction vehicle “slaughter” of London cyclists, says top architect

Peter Murray calls for measures to reduce "appalling" death toll to zero

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Ipswich pavement riding fines brought about by lack of cycle paths say campaigners

49 per cent of such fines in Suffolk were handed out in the county town

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Election 2015: What are the political parties promising cycling in their election manifestos?

Manifesto commitments examined

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“Awful” – Bristol Cycling Campaign’s verdict on Temple Greenways plans

Response to consultation says shared use paths won't cope with expected volumes of people on foot or bike

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Head of Cycling Scotland calls for cycle superhighways

Infrastructure needed to reach 10 percent cycling target

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FOI request finds 1 in 10 complaints against London bus drivers involve cyclist

News coincides with campaign urging people to send footage of poor bus driving to TfL

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Cycle funding is discriminatory says UKIP candidate

Argues that just because Newcastle Council have received a £10m grant ‘they don’t have to spend it’

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UKIP candidates blame immigrants for clogging up cycle lanes and threaten police crackdown on cyclists

Anti-cycling UKIP councillor appears confused about MPs' powers

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Strava users told to cut speed on canal towpaths – “They’re hardly the Alpe d’Huez”

Cyclists hitting speeds of 20mph or more as they aim to become King of the Mountain … well, Towpath

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CTC quizzes general election candidates as Vote Bike initiative launched

Charity's president Jon Snow writes to all prospective parliamentary candidates - and you can write to yours, too

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AstraZeneca among 100 companies backing Cambridge A10 cycle lane

Pharma research giants wants safe routes for staff to ride to work

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Video: ‘Cher the Road’—is this the worst safety video ever?

Prepare to cringe

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Minister opens £1.5m Bike Hub at Brighton railway station

500 secure parking spaces plus repair and maintenance facilities at new facility also open to non-rail passengers

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“Is it April First?” Councillor criticises lorry cycle safety measures

Hyndburn Council in Lancashire says TurnAlarm system fitted to bin lorries will improve rider safety

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Kuala Lumpur mayor pledges bike lanes for Earth Hour switch-off

Mayor Ahmad Phesal wants lights off in 350 buildings

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Transport Secretary “has embarrassed” David Cameron over cycling, says Chris Boardman

British Cycling policy advisor hit out as government publishes response to Cycling and Walking Strategy consultation

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Crowdfunding campaign wants all London cyclists to wear a helmet

Put a Lid on It seeks funding for "cheap" and "available" helmets, with Boris Bike users the first targets

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Are you a cycling sinner or winner? Newcastle stallholder uses megaphone to berate antisocial riders

Karl Fitzpatrick channels London street preacher - but is cycling in pedestrian zone as dangerous as some assume?

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