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Cycling Mums are the new Hockey Moms – putting too much pressure too young on kids

Over-competitive parents ruining the sport for their kids and others, say coaches

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Birmingham MP takes to the Commons to protest that cycling is not just for ‘white young men’

Richard Burden MP says £23m Birmingham cycling funding will open up a new transport option to all

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Cambridge lights crackdown is not about giving cyclists a hard time, says police commissioner

30 cyclists stopped in first hour of Cambridge city centre operation

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Met Police relaunch controversial Operation Safeway – fining motorists and drivers who flaunt road rules

Officers to fine cyclists without lights - then send them on their way with a brand new set

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Tunbridge Wells bike shop cafe shortlisted for British Restaurant and Bar Design award

The Velo House has only been open since April but already supports a range of cyclists in the South East

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Belfast to get ‘Boris Bikes’ by the Spring

But is the infrastructure in place to ensure cyclists are safe?

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Oxford to spend £367,000 on cycling infrastructure but row with county council means roads will not be improved

Projects are only those that did not need approval from Oxfordshire County Council

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Get FREE cycling stuff for your office

Transport for London scheme hands out cycle racks, training sessions and mechanical bike checks - free

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Mayor of London open to Canary Wharf cycle bridge – asks whether it’s “a sort of curly-wurly Fisher-Price thing”

‘Brunel Bridge’ was first proposed by Sustrans in 2006

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Protest ride today at Bristol’s dangerous M5/A38 junction

South Glos Council accused of ignoring DfT & own policies in roundabout redesign

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Birmingham launches Bikeability scheme for children

Training scheme designed to complement other aspects of Birmingham Cycle Revolution

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Nottingham ‘ghost bike’ to be removed – may be replaced by permanent memorial

White bike was placed in tribute to cyclist Louise Wright who was killed in July

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Petition demands fixes to Bristol’s dangerously slippery Cheesegrater bridge

Holey metal surface putting cyclists in hospital say cycling groups

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Col Collective: All the inspiration you need to conquer the highest mountain passes

Mike Cotty and other experts bring you all you need to know to reach the world's highest summits

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Alex Dowsett backs Collideosco.pe cycle incident tracking website

London data to be used by Barts and the London Charity project

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Biggin Hill resident rails against ‘lycra louts’

Puts up homemade sign protesting cycling club's use of signs

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Mole Valley Local Cycling Plan approved by district council – aim is to promote cycling but also minimise the impact on local residents

Councillor admits cycling remains a ‘hot topic’ in Surrey

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Kansas City passes anti-harassment law to protect cyclists and pedestrians

Fines and prison sentences could be imposed

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Andrew Gilligan calls for more women on bikes to ‘reduce the testosterone level’

Mayor’s Cycling Commissioner tells London Assembly Transport Committee discussion on cycling superhighways

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Expanded cycling network and improved facilities as Peak District looks to promote itself as top cycling destination

Wider Peak District Cycle Strategy approved

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Cyclists and walkers five times less likely to die during operations

Study finds fitness more significant than age in predicting outcomes of surgery

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Sacramento pedestrian threatens to sue city for $3.5m – unless law is changed keeping cyclists off pavements

Little known city bylaw allows riders on resdential sidewalks

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Video: Aftermath of Bow Road cycle accident and comparison footage

Uploader says high quality cycle segregation needed

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Councillor calls for “morons” who stretched neck high string across Hampshire road to “face full force of the law”

Road safety campaigner says it could have killed a cyclist or motorcyclist

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Had a few beers? Got a puncture? Get yourself and your bike home safely in an Uber (in Seattle)

Taxi booking app expands yet again with $5 service to carry up to two bikes home

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Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea slammed for blocking Cycle Superhighways through borough

Fears for pedestrians if busy Kensington High Street gets cycle lanes - plus blue paint is ugly

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Cancer charity ‘pilgrims’ ride 800km to deliver new bike to Pope Francis

Four women affected by cancer or who work with patients ride from Monza to Rome

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First Great Western forced to refute claims that bikes will be banned on trains from next year

Spokeswoman responds to 'rumours' that no bikes will be carried from 2015

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Incomplete cycle path on York outer ring road poses danger to youngsters

Barriers at either end are being ignored

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Professional drivers to experience what it’s like to be a cyclist on city roads

BikeRight! training courses are designed to increase drivers’ awareness of cyclists

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