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Leeds-Bradford cycle superhighway row continues as campaigners say designs changed without their knowledge

CityConnect says designs may have been misinterpreted and has begun a review of the plans

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Royal Parks continues opposition to Boris Johnson’s Cycle Superhighway plans

Government agency's demand for routing away from Birdcage Walk could mean no segregation on key section

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New Leeds-Bradford cycle superhighway slammed for dangerous design changes that offers no protection at junctions

Campaigners call for safety review before route opens to the public, over fears for cyclist safety

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Plans to increase parking in new developments could lead to “traffic hell” in London

"How congested is my road" map shows predicted increase in traffic of up to 50% in London if plans given go-ahead

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Cyclists 40 per cent less likely to be stressed following their commute

Stanford University study finds similar effect whether riding to or from work

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Eric Pickles’ replacement could be great news for cycling, say campaigners

Pro-cycling MP Greg Clark takes over at Department for Communities and Local Government

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New Boris Bike app introduces cardless payments

Santander Cycles now available without docking station faff

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Video round-up: Cyclist vs. bodybuilder, a cliff-adjacent trail ride, and crashes galore

Watch a cyclist take on a bodybuilder in a squat challenge + a heartstopping cliff ride, crashes galore, and some pretty close calls

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New study confirms weight loss effect of commuting by bike

Leaving car at home resulted in 7kg weight loss

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Waltham Forest Mini Holland scheme the first to break ground – and it’s ahead of schedule

But other schemes under threat

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London commuters arriving stressed and late – unless they travel by bike

Cyclists and walkers found to waste less travel time

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Sea change in Portsmouth as campaign’s cycling strategy gets cross party support

A City to Share gets cross party support in the run up to the local and general election

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Sellafield Nuclear Plant becomes England’s cycling Employer of the Year

700 new cycle commuters last year and a focus on buying local wins nuclear plant top employer title

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

Manifesto commitments examined

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Cycling will save NHS £2.5bn and boost the economy by £830m, says Cyclescheme report

Even further potential savings predicted as 27% consider first cycle commute

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Volvo Life Paint comes under fire while freebies fly off the shelves

Temporary reflective coating criticised as “victim blaming”

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Death of cyclist Michael Mason referred to DPP ahead of tonight’s vigil

Threat of private prosecution embarrasses Met into action

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Congestion charge made London’s roads safer for cycling, researchers find

Less driving equals fewer crashes, say boffins

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Women and older people, on your bike – growing levels of cycling have not brought greater diversity

New study finds that new cyclists are still disproportionately young and male

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Could varying usual routes make city cycling safer? A behavioural psycholgist thinks so

Crawford Hollingworth, man behind Brainy Bike Lights, outlines how he believes cyclists can reduce risks while riding

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Cycling video round-up: Roller breakfast, roller battles & trumpets

For some of us, riding on rollers is a challenge - now imagine cooking or wrestling on them

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Video: Got a flat? There’s an app for that — Kerbi brings a puncture-fixing pro to you

Hail a courier with a spare tube from your phone

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Video: Flashmob cheers on London bike commuters

Tour de France-style experience laid on for riders in Islington

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Police stop Evesham cyclists to warn against dark clothing

West Mercia force hands out high-vis accessories

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Video: Lucky escape of cyclist in Taiwan caught on film

Woman lands on feet after motorist drives through pedestrian crossing as she rode across

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Construction begins on St Albans Green Ring

9km walking and cycling route will encircle city centre

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Low-cost bike detector could revolutionise city planning

Expensive traffic counters could be replaced by hundreds of simple boxes

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Oxford towpath to be resurfaced following years of delay due to water voles

Narrow window for upgrades before water vole mating season begins

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City Deal may result in £12m of bike paths south of Cambridge

Long-awaited Arbury Road plans also approved in the north of the city

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Beat the rail fare increases by riding to work

Meet the riders who save up to £2,400 per year the the ultimate fare-dodge

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