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What do the new lockdown ‘groups of 6’ rules mean for cyclists?

No-one knows. Yet. Here's why…

Emergency cycle funding by region – how much is available in your area?

Transport Secretary says he has cut ‘red tape’ – but will funding result in long-term improvements?

Cycle campaigners urge council to STOP building cycle lanes

Camcycle says pop-up infrastructure in Cambridge makes roads more dangerous for cyclists and does not meet government guidance

Government to issue half a million £50 repair vouchers to get neglected bikes back on the road

Transport secretary Grant Shapps also says those who drive to work will be encouraged to park outside town and city centres

London ‘in real trouble’ if emergency bike lanes not built soon (+ gallery of new pop-up lane on Park Lane)

Simon Munk of London Cycling Campaign warns that 'the cars are coming back every day'

Prom bike ban reprieve for Bournemouth and Poole cyclists

Council chief had given “one more weekend” ultimatum to ride responsibly or lose the right

Northern Ireland finally make e-bikes legal

As of 13th May, residents of Northern Ireland are no longer required to have licencing, insurance and registration to ride an e-bike in the country

Stay away! Non-locals told not to visit beauty spots across England for exercise despite lockdown restrictions being eased

From tomorrow, people can drive anywhere in England – but tourism and council chiefs say visitors aren’t welcome

Q+A: What has changed for cyclists riding for exercise in Great Britain after the latest lockdown restriction announcements? (Updated)

We look at the latest changes to emergency legislation and guidance and what it means for you

Unlimited exercise allowed from Wednesday, says PM Boris Johnson – although existing legislation placed no limits

People who can't work from home encouraged to return to work, but ideally commuting on foot or by bike

Road closures to be brought in to discourage school run drivers once lockdown lifts

Post-lockdown measures also aimed at encouraging parents and children to walk, cycle or scoot to school

Government announces £250m emergency active travel fund as part of £2bn investment

“Crisis has exposed how little space is allocated to people” - Boardman

Industry calls for no VAT on bikes, subsidies for e-bikes and support for new or lapsed cyclists ahead of lockdown easing

Bicycle Association tells government bikes will be essential to ease pressure on public transport and avoid gridlock

Prime Minister heralds “new Golden Age for cycling” – starting as soon as Sunday?

Boris Johnson makes claim at Prime Ministers Questions – funding expected for pop-up bike lanes across England, as Sadiq Khan unveils plans for safe space for cycling in London

“Childish antics” – Tory county council leader’s view of calls for safe cycling and walking space during pandemic

Geoff Driver, who heads Lancashire County County Council, also sent blank replies to emails sent to him by public under Cycling UK's call for action

Cycling UK fears Welsh Government guidance to only ride within walking distance of home may deter people from cycling

Charity is seeking further clarification of last week’s updated guidance

‘If you want streets that allow social distancing, tell your council’ – Cycling UK

With more space needed for walking and cycling for the foreseeable future, online tool will help you get in touch

Welsh Government says you can only cycle within walking distance of home

Updated guidance on exercise during lockdown issued

Government relaxes rules to make it easier for councils to ban motor traffic during coronavirus crisis

Temporary relaxation of rules will allow local authorities to give more space to cyclists and pedestrians during pandemic

Cars to be banned from road along Brighton seafront to allow people to exercise safely

No motor vehicles allowed on Madeira Drive from Monday, council is considering similar measures elsewhere in city

UK lockdown remains in place for at least three more weeks, government confirms – and you can still go out cycling

Foreign secretary Dominic Raab says it would be dangerous for health and economy to relax restrictions too soon

East London council to block cars to protect cyclists and pedestrians from speeding drivers during pandemic

Hackney Council announces plans to "filter" streets, to protect people from rat running drivers and ease pressure on parks and open spaces during COVID 19 crisis

Video: MP calls on cycling minister to implement temporary segregated cycle lanes – but is told government not actively encouraging them

Ruth Cadbury also asks Chris Heaton-Harris to support key workers riding to work

Updated: Health secretary says no plans to ban cycling and other exercise – after suggesting earlier that it might be

Matt Hancock says "the current rules must be followed"

“Absolutely amazing” say campaigners as Government quietly announces it will prioritise a shift away from cars

Decarbonising Transport policy paper was published without notifying the media

When should you visit a bike shop during the emergency lockdown?

What counts as an essential visit to the bike shop? Cycling UK’s policy director Roger Geffen MBE answers some questions so you can decide if you really need to take the risk.

Bike shops allowed to stay open following UK lockdown: but some staying closed due to safety concerns

Bike shops were included in a list of exceptions of businesses allowed to stay open; although some have took to social media to say they will still be closing due to concerns for the health of their staff and customers

Prime Minister says cycling allowed for exercise – but only alone or with members of household; bike shops to remain open

Boris Johnson outlines tough new measures to tackle "time of national emergency"

Oxfordshire County Council set to green light plan to get more people cycling

Cabinet meets on Tuesday to examine Oxford Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plan

€30,000 fines will be dished out to riders caught with a tuned e-bike in France

The harsh new statutory law could even land offenders with two years in jail if they're caught with an unlicensed e-bike capable of reaching speeds over the EU-legal limit of 25km/h