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Met cop on his cycle commute thwarts moped muggers

Off duty sergeant followed moped after seeing it being ridden on pedestrian footpath

Police want to speak to cyclist who was allegedly punched in face by Manchester bus driver

Witness says violence was triggered by “mob mentality”

“Ambition is the hurdle” says Chris Boardman in response to suggestions that North Manchester is being overlooked for Beelines cycle lane funding

“We will build good infrastructure anywhere people want it”

Manchester’s First Street disputes cycle lane’s status after depositing a Christmas tree in the middle of it

Tree has been moved but questions remain about development’s attitude

More shoppers, more shops: TfL stats show benefits of designing streets around cyclists and pedestrians

Those walking, cycling and using public transport spend 40 per cent more than car drivers

No charges for Toronto police officer who doored cyclist after parking in cycle lane

Officer had successfully avoided dooring three previous cyclists, so apparently he was being “mindful”

Plans unveiled for £13.4m Manchester to Chorlton Beeline cycle route

Cyclists to be given priority over cars at key junctions

Leicester to put up ‘considerate cyclists welcome’ signs in city centre

“We want to encourage people to travel to the city centre by bike, on foot or using public transport”

Waltham Forest Mini Holland: Crackdown on motorists parking in cycle lanes

‘We are not investing all this money in new infrastructure to see it abused’

West Midlands bike share scheme delayed until 2019

Nextbike confirmed as bike provider

City of London to offer cyclists free lights (and fruit) after the clocks go back

“Dark nights – free lights”

Cargo bike taxi and delivery service looking to raise £150k via crowdfunding

Shorter journey times and a cleaner alternative

Quietways a “substandard distraction” says London Cycling Campaign

‘Where are the segregated lanes?’ asks campaign group

One Mobike incident a day was reported to Manchester police during bike-share firm’s time in the city

Police said they had been “committed” to working with Mobike

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Family of 82-year-old cyclist killed on proposed route of CS4 want answers

Peter Harris was hit by a car while using a zebra crossing

LBC presenter complains to Advertising Standards Authority because cycle superhighway photo doesn’t show any cars

He’s also annoyed that at least one of the cyclists isn’t wearing a helmet

Lorry driver involved in collision that killed Janina Gehlau sued for negligence

Vincent Doyle was cleared of criminal charges in 2016

CS11 blocked by High Court judge who says TfL needs consent for whole route before work can begin

TfL considering appealing the decision

E-bikers sweat three times less than regular bike riders, finds Shimano study

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Van driver who crushed Deliveroo cyclist in Bristol had suffered ‘medical episode’

Bystander leapt into van to apply handbrake

Restrict lorries in cities, urges London cyclist who lost leg

Recent TfL study recommends use of larger articulated vehicles for deliveries to construction sites

Bolton looking to ban cyclists from town centre

Town is currently consulting on a Public Space Protection Order

Travel Time app highlights how cycling is the quickest way to get about in London

How far can you get in 15, 30, 45 minutes by different modes of transport?

Enforcement firm rakes in £80,000 in fines for unauthorised cycling in Peterborough

Council planning to set up its own company to collect the fines

Police name reckless driver who aimed stolen car at cyclists in Clapham last week

Members of the public urged not to approach Shane Seymour

South Yorkshire to follow Manchester’s lead and appoint an Active Travel Commissioner

Dan Jarvis seeking to make walking and cycling “safe, easy and enjoyable options”

Deputy mayor for transport attacks Westminster council opposition to CS11

Campaigners confident scheme will be approved but express frustration at delay

Grants available to get more Londoners cycling

Projects can apply for grants of up to £10,000

Prague tourist area bike ban to be enforced from the end of the month

Cycling tours to be a thing of the past