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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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Cyclist spells out ‘Vote Labour’ in London’s West End – and posts ride on Strava

Chris Ward spent 45 minutes creating his election day message - why not hop on your bike and show who you support?

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Cycling and walking key to relieving Tube crush says Green Party leader

Natalie Bennett also wants 20mph zones across London and says she would cancel Garden Bridge

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Nicola Sturgeon: SNP wants 10 per cent cycling share by 2020 – but campaigners already say “no way” that will be hit

Scotland's First Minister is latest party leader to respond to #ChooseCycling campaign

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David Cameron aims for £10 per person per year cycling spend – but only if economic recovery stays on track

PM outlines Conservative response to #ChooseCycling network - but Chris Boardman wants more commitment

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UK Supreme Court orders Government to submit new plan to meet European air pollution limits

Sustrans describe failure to comply with nitrogen dioxide limits “a travesty and a national embarrassment”

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Scottish Lib Dem leader clocks 81mph on Strava after Pedal on Parliament

Willie Rennie forgets to switch Strava off - and breaks speed limit on motorway as he heads home to Fife

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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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Green Party backs presumed liability and pledges £30 per head a year for cycling

Party outlines its policies in response to #ChooseCycling network

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Pedal on Parliament crowd told Scottish Government will increase spend on cycling

Thousands flock to fourth annual event calling on politicians to improve cycle safety and funding

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Nick Clegg confirms Lib Dem pledge on cycling spend – but Labour says sums don’t stack up

Labour spokesman says Lib Dem's £10 per head annual spend "just an aspiration" and clarifies own figures

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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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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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Amsterdam to introduce Saturday car ban in part of city centre

Dutch capital aims to reduce motor traffic and give more space to people on bike and on foot

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Portsmouth unveils plans to bring Tour de France back to South Coast

Hampshire city in discussions for joint bid with Caen in Normandy plus Brittany Ferries

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Kingston overhauls Mini Holland plans after criticism

London borough's new proposals include segregation absent from previous version

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Major businesses urge party leaders to Choose Cycling ahead of general election

Companies including GSK, National Grid, Orange and Sky tell politicians what they want to see in manifestoes

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