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NSW: tough new fines inspire people to stop cycling

People are selling their bikes and advising visitors not to cycle after fines for cyclists breaking the law increased by up to 500% last month

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US city uses graphic novels to teach kids cycle safety

But are the comic strips from Phoenix, Arizona, too graphic? One parent thinks so

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Pedal on Parliament returns on Saturday for fifth year

The annual ride comes days ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections, calling for investment in infrastructure

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Safer cycle infrastructure possible after signage rule changes

Changes to signs regulations - six years in the making - mean councils can legally introduce dual zebra crossings. This crossing was technically installed illegally by one frustrated council.

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Government’s words on cycling must be matched by deeds, says shadow transport minister

“There is a real danger that the government is drawing up an investment strategy with no investment”

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Video: 3,000 people make huge ‘human bike’ in Mexico City

Nation's capital celebrates start of its third annual bike week in style

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Cyclists quiz Sadiq Khan in online Q&A

Cycling questions featured heavily in Q&A with Labour's Mayoral hopeful following what the London Cycling Campaign calls a "wobble" from both Khan and Goldsmith

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Jeremy Corbyn joins Tom Boonen in being spotted cycling on Google StreetView

Labour leader caught on camera in August 2014 yards from his Islington home

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Workers on Essex cycle route abused and threatened by angry drivers

Contruction worker says one motorist threatened colleagues with knuckleduster

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First of three protected bike lanes comes to Belfast

However, campaigners say cyclists using the new Alfred Street route are being put at risk by motorists ignoring signage and driving across it

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Sun blunders as it tells PM David Cameron to wear a cycle helmet

UK's biggest selling newspaper believes helmets are compulsory for Britain's bike riders

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Zac Goldsmith: “I’m positively hounded by cycle campaigners”

Tory candidate for London mayor unveils policies - but will they swing the cycling vote/

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Cycling mentioned in Treasury’s National Infrastructure Plan – ONCE in 113 pages

Document outlines more than £500 billion investment pipeline

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Government’s cycling strategy falls flat without funds

Long-awaited Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy not worth the paper it's written on, says Chris Boardman

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Cardiff to hold politicians to account at cycling hustings

Assembly hopefuls will be asked about their cycling credentials ahead of May elections

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Cycles could outnumber cars in London’s AM peak by 2019

Report on Boris Johnson's cycling vision highlights rapid growth in the capital and says the next mayor should continue to invest in cycling

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Senior Liberal Democrat says “Cyclists do not belong in towns”

Party committee chair who last year called for "mass extermination" of cyclists apologises for latest remarks

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Traffic lights that detect cyclists coming to York

Thermal imaging technology will identify riders' heat signatures and adjust phasing as they approach

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Dwars Door Vlaanderen set to go ahead despite Brussels terror attacks

Flanders Week opener had been in doubt after this morning's bombings in Belgian capital

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Next mayor must triple bike infrastructure, say campaigners

The London Cycling Campaign is also calling for a Mini Holland in each of London's 33 boroughs, and radical action on dangerous lorries

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Nottingham cycle graffiti artist strikes again

Sign appeared on busy main road saying "cyclist priority", while council defends road safety improvements and vows to remove graffiti

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Zac Goldsmith accused of being the “anti-cycling” London mayor candidate

Conservative MP looking to replace Boris Johnson at City Hall expresses concerns on CS11 and Enfield Mini-Holland

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Plans approved to “make cycling normal” in Swindon

Council will target £500,000 funding after plans, drawn up by cyclists and the council, for a bike network to double cycling by 2026, were approved

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“Give cyclists space” sign blocks entire bike lane

The large electronic noticeboard, designed to improve cycle safety, was left on a Sydney bike lane, forcing riders into the path of motor vehicles

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Budget: Osborne “squandering squillions on road schemes,” says CTC

Where's the cash for cycling, asks national charity?

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Fall in road offences due to reduction in traffic police says Transport Committee

Report also describes “an ever increasing problem with pedal cyclist casualties”

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Investigate how near misses involving cyclists are handled by police – Transport Committee

Report says cyclists feel unsafe on the roads due to a perceived failure to enforce traffic law

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Call for emergency London air pollution restrictions

Curbs on diesel vehicles needed say campaigners amid concerns of a "very high" 10/10 pollution spike due to last all week in the capital

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Last chance to have your say on mobile phone driving

Government consultation on tougher penalties for mobile phone drivers closes tomorrow night

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Garden Bridge process “smells very bad” says journal editor after investigation

FOI investigation finds designer had four meetings with TfL before the official tender process began

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