Infrastructure

Local councils accused of undermining Scottish Government cycling targets as cycle lanes scrapped

A number of projects have been halted as a result of local pressure

Cyclists fined for not dismounting at Tower Bridge

Carriageway of iconic structure closed for repairs - though cyclists can push their bikes along the walkway

Ayrshire bike lane to be ripped out…for £95,000

Anger that local people weren't consulted over the route, which protected cyclists without removing any motor traffic capacity, means the council must now spend £95k removing it

Leicester exploring parking protected cycle lanes, says city’s mayor

Infrastructure used in N America and Europe reduces risk of cyclists getting doored and separates them from motor vehicles

London’s new cycle highways will be better than before

Deputy Mayor for Transport, Val Shawcross, told road.cc the next generation of cycle infrastructure will benefit everyone, not just cyclists

Sadiq Khan calls for Canary Wharf-Rotherhithe cycling bridge to be brought forward

Mayor outlines proposals for river crossings in east of capital

Road width and parking unaffected by cycle lane protested by Ayr rower

First segregated cycleway in Ayr branded ‘a white elephant’ by man in sailor’s hat

MSP: Small shift to cycling would help cut transport emissions

In a Holyrood debate Scottish MPs called for default 20mph limits in residential areas and around schools, saying it would allow more children to play outside

Family of cyclist killed in HGV crash: tackle dangerous roads

The family of Esther Hartsilver, who was killed when a lorry driver turned left in Southwark, say too little is being done to improve London's roads

Man protests bike lane…by rowing on it

Andrew Russell protests a new protected bike track in Ayr by setting up a rowing machine, and inadvertently proves why safe roads are a good thing

Central government weighs in to ban cycling on Eastbourne sea front

Local government wanted to allow shared use of the promenade - but Westminster disagrees

British Cycling announces £900,000 of funding for three cycle training facilities

Projects in Leicester, Hull and Reading

Leeds bike path barriers too narrow for bikes to use

Several of Leeds' bike routes, including parts of the National Cycle Network have A frames barriers that are too narrow for many bikes' handlebars to get through

Hampstead demo and judicial review planned against Cycle Superhighway 11

Protesters against planned infrastructure launch £150,000 crowdfunding campaign to fund legal challenge

‘Compact’ cities will increase cycling & improve health

"Build it and they will come," says scientist analysing the link between urban design and health

NHS trust accused of spending £10,000 blocking cycle route

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust is campaigning to stop a cycle superhighway, without seeking evidence to back up its safety concerns

Company blames cyclist after aggressive driver complaint

Cyclist complains to GSH Upholstery of aggressive driving, the company director tells him "you're the problem"

Five per cent increase in London cycling in a year

Latest report from Transport for London shows more than 15,000 cyclists using two new Cycle Superhighways in peak hours

£3m cycling bridge in Melbourne faces demolition – just 2 years after it opened

Cyclist who campaigned for infrastructure says it would be "crazy" to remove it

South Gloucestershire Council builds unsafe cycle path (+video)

Auditors said path should not be constructed until planned subway was built and in use

Bristol cyclists call for more time to get across new junction

Quite a distance to cross from a standing start

Londoners ride “Bike Tubes” to work

A series of led rides guided new cycle commuters in to the city to celebrate Cycle to Work day

Kate Hoey may have instigated hospital’s costly legal campaign against floating bus stops

Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Trust has spent over £10,000 opposing cycle lane plans

Enfield starts work on A105 Mini Holland project

"Future generations will thank us" says councillor in charge of £42m initiative

Hackney buses and bin lorries get cyclist detecting tech

Cyclear technology and cameras will help prevent and investigate collisions

Funding pulled for cycling projects in Dublin, current projects suspended

News of "bananas" decision by National Transport Authority came day before cyclist was killed by HGV

Positive consultation response to proposed changes to King’s Cross gyratory

Two-thirds express support for introduction of new cycle facilities

How your Strava workouts are leading to better bike lanes for all

Uploading your routes could get a new person out on their bike

First six Greater Manchester Cycleways officially opened

Routes form part of £42 million Cycle City programme

Sadiq Khan gives go-ahead to completion of North-South Superhighway amid overwhelming support

Similar levels of cycling expected to those seen on hugely popular southern section of route