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Cambridge police ‘caught’ on video stealing bikes

Thefts staged to show just how easy it is to lose a badly-locked bike

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City in Bolivia passes law making it compulsory to ride bikes

Citizens of Cochabamba will be required to use bike for local trips once a week

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Sister of 21-year-old cyclist killed in London calls for cyclists to have training they are allowed onto the roads

"You should have something to say you know how to protect yourself" before you can ride on the road, says bereaved 19-year-old

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Indian city Calcutta bans bicycles from 175 major roads

Cyclists, many of whom rely on bicycles for their livelihood, protest action

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South Korean City Goes Car-Free for a Month

Festival provides man-powered transport for car-free Suwon

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University of York to trial tag-based cycle safety system despite doubts over effectiveness

Cycle Alert tags to go on bikes; Safety Shield withdrew similar system in July

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Derek Hatton says Liverpool plan to scrap bus lanes will make cyclists less safe

Still militant, but former bête noire of Tories now runs cycle to work business

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Manchester cyclists urged to attend Space for Cycling ride this evening

Ride in city where Transport Secretary made only passing reference to cycling in conference speech today

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VIDEO: Vigilante bike lanes created in New York

New York cyclists attempt to reclaim the streets from cars

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Scottish activists welcome increased cycling funding

Extra £10m per year found for next two years.

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Census data used to draw up detailed map of where London’s bike commuters are

Law firm Bolt Burden Kemp's map highlights hot and cold spots

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‘Deathtrap’ fears over new York contraflow bike lane

Daily delivery lorries force drivers into cycle lane, says local businessman

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Unchain The Brighton Motorist: influential businesses launch lobby group to rail against 20mph speed limits

Group claim the measures represent a “declaration of war” on motorists

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Londoner to challenge red light fixed penalty notice after appeal raises £2300 for legal fees

Alex Paxton issued fine after moving ahead of occupied advanced stop box

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Bikes faster than public transport for most London journeys under 8 miles

Nifty web mash-up gives you yet another reason to ride bike to work

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20 mph should be national default speed limit in residential areas, says Sustrans

Charity convinced cyclists in the capital would feel safer with traffic at lower speeds

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Video: Handle Like Eggs – but is City of London’s new cycle safety film a yolk?

You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs - nor a cycle safety film, apparently

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Canadian study suggests road cyclists should wear body armour as well as helmets

"Cyclists were often injured after being struck by a motor vehicle," says researcher

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British Cycling appoints its first infrastructure expert

Adrian Lord will consult with governing body on cycle-proofing road layouts, junctions and route design

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National Cycle to Work Day next Thursday

Dame Sarah Storey backs day of bike commuting

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DfT and Boris Johnson announce measures to improve safety of London cyclists around HGVs

Proposals unveiled on same day cyclist lost her life to lorry in South London

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Eight outer London boroughs in shortlist for share of £100 million ‘Mini-Holland’ funding

TfL & Mayor aim to create cycling super suburbs

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Ahead of tonight’s London ride, Birmingham cyclists demand Space for Cycling

London cyclists ride on Parliament to support Get Britain Cycling

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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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Eurobike 2013 Day 0: Urban bikes & wheelbarrows

Despite the attention shiny carbon gets, urban bikes dominate

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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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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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“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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