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Food delivered to elderly by cyclists during pandemic

All the riders are volunteers who want to help the country's most vulnerable

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Video: Built to Last – A new film from Bikepacking Scotland

New video launches seven new cycling itineraries

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Jeremy Vine accused of ‘bullying’ Anti Low Traffic Neighbourhood group

The group complained to the BBC alleging the radio presenter had made 'libellous and defamatory' statements

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Mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey releases video comparing Low Traffic Neighbourhoods to Tour de France

The unusual political campaign video features footage of riders on the Champs-Élysées alongside images of LTNs

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Do certain types of clothing make cyclists seem ‘less human’ to motorists?

A study aims to find out whether driver attitudes change depending on cyclist's attire

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London’s bicycle theft hotspots revealed

Only 1.1 per cent of bike thefts result in prosecution, according to the data

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James May claims he is now ‘well buff’ after cycling throughout lockdown

The former Top Gear host said he has only driven 'a dozen times' in the past year

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E-cargo bike food redistribution project delivered equivalent of 250,000 meals

Food Connect sees volunteers collect food from retailers and then deliver it to ‘Community Fridges’ and homes

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Cyclist who sacrificed his Olympic dream for ‘beer and women’ 40 years ago hopes to compete for team GB

At his largest Steve Johnson weighed 21 stone and was downing up to 20 beers a night

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New 1km long tunnel on disused railway line opens for cyclists in Wye Valley

The 143-year-old tunnel is open from April - September and is also home to a colony of bats

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“If a pro cyclist could come into a football club and show the players how hard they work it would really open their eyes”, says Ben Foster

In the inaugural episode of Drink at your Desk Live, the cycling goalkeeper Ben Foster tells us what he thinks footballers could learn from cyclists

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Strava data confirms more people cycling in London during lockdown

Cycling is on the rise in the capital - both indoors and outdoors

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British Cycling launch consultation on transgender policy

The policy gives guidance for trans and non-binary riders

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Homelessness charity using bikes to reach rough sleepers

The team have been able to find many more people in need of help using bikes and e-bikes

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A £9 million cycling bridge has been branded ‘not a necessity’ by cyclists

Bike Worcester argue the money would be better spent on safer cycling throughout the city

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Bitter Bath burger bar boss bashes bike lane

The takeaway owner said 'recessions come to an end but this won't'

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A 44cm wide ‘token’ cycle lane has been slammed by a cycling club

The council said it was 'unfortunate' that the recommended 2m width had not been achieved

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Police issue warning to ‘large group’ of cyclists

The riders admitted they were not from the same household when pulled over

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Deliveroo set to pay busiest riders up to £10,000 each

The company say the bonuses are a 'thank you' for the riders' work during the pandemic

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Transport for London urge people to cycle and walk to school

The group has advised against using public transport if possible and promised to ensure 'children get to school safely and on time'.

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Horse riding group accuse cyclists of being ‘rude and aggressive’

The New Forest Equestrian Association claimed 'groups of cyclists travelling at speed' had abused walkers and riders...

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Cycling safety app developer Busby partners with Team Qhubeka Assos

The safety app Busby, that notifies contacts if it detects an incident, has partnered with World Tour team Qhubeka ASSOS

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E-cargo bikes halve delivery times of chemotherapy medicines to Oxford NHS sites

Delivery times no longer suffer as a result of traffic or roadworks, says Trust

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Schoolgirls in Tanzania receive bikes from town over 6,000 miles away

The bikes will help them get access to education

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Bath golf club set to be transformed into bike park

Golfers previously claimed that a consultation on the plans were 'taken over by a cycling lobby on steroids'

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Near Miss of the Day 545: Tesco driver nearly wipes out cyclist

Our regular series featuring close passes from across the country - today it's Dorset.

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Congleton cyclists say McDonald’s is discriminating against people who avoid using their car for unnecessary journeys

Even with its main restaurant closed, the fast food giant says cyclists can’t use the drive-through for health and safety reasons

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Zwift is launching year-long Black Celebration Series

The series of events is designed to celebrate the achievements of black athletes

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Cyclist gets shopping centre bike ban overturned

Unexpected outbreak of common sense sees cycling policy updated

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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

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