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Call for government to subsidise e-bikes to drive mass uptake

MPs say UK is falling behind Europe when it comes to exploiting e-bike technology

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MP who has called for tougher laws on dangerous cycling appointed London’s Deputy Mayor for Transport

Heidi Alexander called on Theresa May to reform legislation shortly before government announced cycle safety review

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The DfT’s doing a roadshow as part of its cycle safety review

Discuss the issues and have your say...

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Campaigners take issue with police data as Queensland government rejects presumed liability proposal

Government says cyclists are at fault “in a significant portion of accidents”

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Campaigners say government plan will mean cyclists being denied access to justice

Plan is to increase small claims limit such that most cyclists would be unable to recover legal costs

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‘Why wouldn’t you make cycling safer?’ Cycling UK asks government (+ video)

Charity provides series of “easy and cost-effective” solutions to common cycling problems

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Cyclist sacked for flipping Donald Trump the bird sues ex-employer for wrongful dismissal

Juli Briskman lost job with government contractor after picture of presidential motorcade passing her went viral last year

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Cyclists urged to write to MPs to oppose personal injury legal reforms

Government set to increase small claims limit due to rise in whiplash cases, but Cycling UK warns it will hit vulnerable road users hardest

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Government’s extra £100 million to fix potholes “too little too late” says Cycling UK

Charity responds to Chris Grayling's announcement today of more cash for councils across England

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Transcontinental Race riders to speak at Greater Manchester celebration of women’s cycling

Ang Walker and Julie Bullen will recount their experience of cycling across Europe at special event this weekend

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Sadiq Khan urges government: Let us use Londoners’ ‘roads tax’ to help fund growth in cycling and walking in capital

The unwelcome return of 'road tax' follows pledge to ring-fence Vehicle Excise Duty made by George Osborne in 2015 Budget

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Cycling UK delivers nearly 10,000 letters objecting to A63 cycle ban plans – by cargo bike

“This sends a strong message to Highways England,” says charity’s head of campaigns Duncan Dollimore

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Wales could let lorry drivers use bus lanes to ease congestion

Sustrans Cymru says move could worsen situation since people wouldn’t feel safe cycling

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Government asks for “help, ideas and evidence” on how to make cycling safer

Submit your response to the consultation before June 1

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DfT report says there is a “strong” case for a dangerous cycling law

Cycling UK says this would amount to “tinkering around the edges” and believes a broader review of road traffic offences is needed

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400 cyclists killed or seriously injured due to potholes in past decade – and trend is worsening

Cycling UK calls on government to double spend on fixing Britain's roads from £6 billion to £12 billion

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Proposed new government planning guidelines urge councils to prioritise cycling and walking

Draft National Planning Policy Framework is open for consultation until 10 May

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Damning report from MPs slams Team Sky and Sir Bradley Wiggins

Commons Select Committee says "ethical line" was crossed in using drugs to enhance performance, including at 2012 Tour de France

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Work starts tomorrow on transforming London’s Tottenham Court Road area for cyclists and pedestrians

Camden Council's West End Project will see major route barred to all traffic except buses and bikes and protected cycle lanes introduced elsewhere in area

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Government reportedly set to announce new causing death by dangerous cycling offence this week

Move follows reaction to Kim Briggs case -- but cycling campaigners say focus should be on drivers who kill

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Irish Government to bring in minimum passing distance law

"We are going to go the extra mile in the pursuit of saving lives," says transport minister Shane Ross

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Campaigners call for segregated cycle lanes on proposed Edinburgh tramway extension

New figures reveal that almost 250 cyclists have been injured through falls due to tracks since system came into operation in 2009

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Six in 10 back west London Cycle Superhighway during consultation – despite some bizarre objections

Tory councillors raise 'jewellery heist' fears, while bus operator says cyclists 'love bus lanes' so put those in instead

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Polka-dot paint job for New Zealand street to protect cyclists and pedestrians

Auckland Transport says that unusual colour scheme will encourage motorists to slow down

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Dockless bike share firm Ofo to start operations in a fourth London borough

Chinese giant will be joined in Redbridge by Ireland's Urbo in north east London borough from 2 March

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BBC’s Jeremy Vine speaks to London Assembly about experience of cycling in capital today at 3pm (watch it live here)

Broadcaster’s editor on his Radio 2 show will also give evidence to Transport Committee this afternoon

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Cycling UK makes it easier to reply on planned A63 cycling ban as consultation deadline extended

Charity's online tool will allow people to have their say instead of having to print out response to Highways England and post it

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Eight cities invited to bid for share of £6.5m in latest round of Cycle City Ambition funding

New research by Cycling UK reveals £23 per person cost to tackle obesity

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