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Denmark cyclists allowed to turn right at red lights

The landmark decision follows a two year trial of 33 junctions, where turning right on red was found not to cause more collisions

Bridge linking Denmark and Sweden closed as cyclists spotted on it

Bicycles are banned from Oresund Bridge which combines motorway and rail link

Sign tells drivers: ‘Cyclists can take the lane, stop honking’

“Polite signage wasn’t working” says Councillor on rather more pointed messages to drivers

British Cycling calls for new Secretary of State for Transport to pursue existing government cycling goals

Government target is to double cycling levels by 2020

Cambridgeshire’s cycling champion wins commuter challenge – at 45kph?

Bike vs bus vs car race was staged as Greater Cambridge City Deal opens congestion-busting consultation

US to set up $3m national pedestrian and bicycle information centre

Government invites organisations to bid for grants to run facility which will focus on issues inclding safety

Public supports tougher criminal driving sentences

Nine out of ten people want law-breaking drivers who kill charged with manslaughter, and road safety charity, Brake, calls on government to act

Nine Elms cyclist bridge put on ice by Sadiq Khan

London's new mayor says project needs support from all parties following concerns from local residents on the loss of green space

Will your bike still be safe after Brexit?

We round up some of the possible effects of Brexit on the cycling trade, including the effect on safety regulations

Leeds-Bradford Cycle Superhighway open for cyclists

Concerns have been raised about some of the route's design features but the delivery authority hopes it will encourage more people out of their cars and onto bikes

London cyclist casualties fell 10% in 2015

Latest Transport for London figures show a downward trend in cycling deaths and injuries, but concerns have been raised over motorcyclist safety

Video: Boris Johnson blocked by unhappy cyclists after successful Leave campaign

Were any of them on Boris bikes?

Commuters predicted to abandon public transport and bikes in favour of cars

Government aim to double cycling journeys not reflected in its own projections

Copenhagen bidding for Tour de France Grand Départ

Hosting race would showcase cycling as transport - but there are logistical hurdles

UK Anti-Doping chairman tells MPs it made mistakes over “doping doctor”

Meanwhile whistleblower cyclist says there isn’t enough drugs testing at amateur level

Council puts bollards in middle of bike lane

Cheshire East Council placed the bollards there to stop cars using the path as a short cut, but a local campaigner says it's an accident waiting to happen

Gilligan: Quietways programme is a failure

London's former Cycling Commissioner says reluctance of boroughs to block streets to rat running traffic means only one of seven "Quietway" routes will be any good

Get off your bikes! Tebbit tells MPs

Tory peer voices bizarre objections to annual MPs bike ride, calling it a "foolish exhibition" that should be cancelled

‘Revolutionary’ Gov. cycling plans “unambitious” say parliamentary cycling group

The All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group have joined the growing list of critics to Government plans to start “cycling revolution.”

Video: Airbag helmet firm launches safety app for London cyclists

'Give a Beep' digital button logs dangerous areas and emails city's mayor; initiative backed by LCC

Cycle “Quietway” scheme being derailed by local residents claim campaigners

Hackney Council has prioritised concerns of local residents over London Fields "rat run" reduction promises, despite more people in the borough supporting the scheme than opposing it, say campaigners

Cycling minister and wife invited to Cambridge after “helmet hair” comments

Robert Goodwill MP, minister for cycling, has been invited to see a UK city with a more equal cycling gender balance after admitting he doesn't know why so few women use bikes for transport

Councillor dubs “Cycling Taliban” tweets “banter”

Cllr Graham Down had also joked about putting tacks on the road ahead of the Velothon Wales event in Monmouthshire

Cycling gets worse in Australia’s “worst cycling state” New South Wales as newly raised fines surge

After raising the cost of cycling fines in New South Wales, police issue 56% more penalties making things worse for cyclists

30,000 cyclists to take part in parade in Moscow today

Government drive to get cyclists out more has begun in earnest

Cycling funding set to fall by 70 per cent in the next five years

Cycling Minister says not all money has yet been allocated

Government announces £20.6m green transport fund

Money will act as a stop-gap between funding streams, but it's not nearly enough, say critics - and will leave many skilled staff's jobs at risk

Croydon transport chief promises “urgent review” of road layout where cyclist was killed

Stuart King also says he will meet campaigners and fellow councillors

Transport Minister draws flak after cycling inquiry

Implies more women don’t cycle because helmets spoil their hair

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Government urged to increase cycling spend as consultation closes

Businesses and campaigners warn that without cash, Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy won’t work