Miscellaneous

Not-so-Happy Meal as cyclist refused service at drive-thru McDonald’s

Fast food chain cites health & safety - but customer certainly isn't lovin' it

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“It’s not always the car’s fault” – Laura Trott says reckless cyclists to blame if they get hurt & helmets should be compulsory

Double Olympic champion says riders breaking law shouldn't be surprised if they get hit

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Eric Pickles: Cambridge motorists (and shops) suffer due to council’s focus on cycling “elite”

Council says Communities Secretary wrong and its policies are supported by retailers; evidence from elsewhere suggests cycling positive for shops

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TfL animated videos highlight new Barclays Cycle Superhighway safety features

Two-stage right turn, bus stop bypass, and early start traffic lights feature in short films

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Sat-nav driver who killed cyclist spared jail – the same day sentencing review announced

Driver missed stop sign as he checked device; British Cycling welcomes news of sentencing review

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Strava causes antisocial cycling, says academic – this time on club runs, as people focus on own rides

Riders using app more focused on own goals than interacting with clubmates, according to paper presented to Royal Georgraphical Society

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Woman ‘steals’ bike back after spotting it for sale on internet

Vancouver bartender arranges to meet seller for test spin... and rides off on her bike

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Cycling Australia backs Brian Cookson’s UCI presidency bid, he and McQuaid to present case to European delegates

Rivals on the track, but Aussie and GB federations of same mind when it comes to UCI reform

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Branson vs Pickles – Virgin boss wants towns for people, minister wants them for cars

Meanwhile, Sustrans says drivers can save money by switching to bike or foot for shorter trips

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Lance Armstrong settles £1 million Sunday Times lawsuit

Undisclosed settlement in 'deceit' case newspaper brought last year relating to 2006 libel payout

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Take your exercise bike to the pool with the new Aqua Cycling craze

Apparently it's a marriage between cycling and yoga - or maybe it's just a splashy mess

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Cyclist punched from a car and husband pelted with eggs on Sunday morning ride

Attack in Essex has left couple afraid to go out

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Cyclist has £2,000 bike stolen moments after being hit by car

Essex Police seeking information to help recover bike following theft from dazed and bloodied cyclist in Chelmsford earlier this month

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Coventry hosts 2013 British Cycling Cycle Speedway National Finals this Bank Holiday Monday

Banked circuit at Hearsall Common, Earsldon, is venue for 62nd edition of event

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Swiss Cycling president resigns following withdrawal of McQuaid nomination

Federation cites "differences of opinion" over controversial endorsement of UCI president

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Sir Bradley Wiggins: Cycle helmets should be compulsory, and iPods banned while riding bike

Meanwhile Laura Trott says cycle training should be on the National Curriculum

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NYC cab driver in crash that severed British tourist’s foot blames cyclist for incident

Driver also takes issue with Mayor Bloomberg's policy - but admits he shouldn't be driving a cab

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22 organisations combine to brief MPs on what they should be talking about ahead of Get Britain Cycling Commons debate

Debate takes place on 2 September at 7pm - write to your MP to urge them to attend

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Bike thieves arrested as Metropolitan Police step up anti-cycle theft initiative

Project Cylcle Ops nets more than 16 arrests in one-week blitz

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New York road rage: Cab hits cyclist and severs British woman’s foot following argument

Cyclist describes altercation just moments before horrific incident in Manhattan

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Join ex-England cricket captain Michael Vaughan for charity bike rides – and watch one-day series versus the Aussies

Chance To Ride links venues of September's one-day international series - celebs including Victoria Pendleton are taking part too

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Details of man knocked off bike in road rage attack shared over 12,000 times on Facebook

"Maniac" in Range Rover knocks Derbyshire man off bike, police still seeking witnesses

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Race to screen Lance Armstrong movie hots up: Bradley Cooper signs up for biopic

Four movies in progress about disgraced Tour de France star

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Dame Kelly Holmes urges MPs to get on their bikes ahead of Get Britain Cycling debate

Double Olympic champion currently taking part in Sustrans' Pedal On UK says MPs can't debate cycle safety until you have experienced conditions

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“Politcal correctness gone mad” – £50 fines issued to anti-social cyclists in Bolton

Two-day operation last week part of wider campaign aimed at improving safety among all road users

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Video: Dual-drive 50mph e-bike can be yours for US$5000

Madness or genius? you tell us...

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London bike thief jailed for 12 weeks after being caught red-handed in police operation

Second man fined for handling stolen goods – both were being watched by police targeting cycle thieves

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Fancy an aperitif in Paris? Smartphone app will see one – or cheese, or condoms – delivered by bike

App for Android and iOS devices means you never have to traipse round to find that elusive table on the cafe terrace

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Rio-bound rickshaw rider from China advised to get off the A14 in Cambridgeshire

Chinese farmer was inspired by Boris Johnson to ride from Beijing to London... now he's off to the next host city

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Emma Way pleads not guilty to three charges in #bloodycyclists case

Trial date set for 19 November as motorist's solicitor enters pleas on her behalf

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