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Near Miss of the Day 239: Van driver tailgates and executes close pass

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country – today it's London

Review: Merida Espresso / -L 500 EQ

Verdict: Verdict: A high-quality urban commuter e-bike with everything you need in one package

Gangs of lads on bikes in Liverpool are… just out for a bike ride

Community group Liver Pedlaa Pool is using cycling to steer kids away from gangs

Manchester’s Beelines renamed the Bee Network after copyright issue with London firm

Chris Boardman was one of the investors in the Beeline bike compass Kickstarter project

Campaigners call for more investment to deliver NICE recommendation that roads prioritise cyclists and pedestrians

More funding needed “if Government is truly serious about addressing the obesity epidemic and its burden on NHS”

London’s cycling commissioner hits back at critics of cycling strategy

Will Norman says more routes are being funded, while new quality standards will deliver improved infrastructure

New roads should prioritise cyclists and pedestrians says NICE

Health watchdog recommends reallocating road space and charging motorists

Lorry driver who shared footage of filtering cyclists says he’d like to see them invited on ‘ride-alongs’ to learn about blind spots

“I couldn’t see the cyclists until they were in front of me. They should have waited”

Near Miss of the Day 233: Overtaking driver gives cyclist more room than oncoming car

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s South Manchester

Gatwick drone suspects hid ‘in plain sight’ by riding bikes and wearing hi-vis

Was cycling's SMIDSY effect exploited by the alleged perpetrators of the Gatwick drone incursion?

Ofo HQ besieged by customers seeking refunds

Firm suffering cash flow problems in hugely competitive market

Has Newcastle cycle spending neglected poorer areas?

Councillor says funding should be directed so as to tackle inequalities

Work to begin on CS4 in summer 2019

Money reallocated from pedestrianisation of Oxford Street

Cyclists the least exposed to air pollution on congested routes into Leeds city centre

When the roads are busy, it’s by far the quickest way to travel

Glasgow cabbie given warning after punching cyclist

“I signalled to him to move into the side so I could pass him. The man then kicked my cab”

Video: Driver tells cyclist he can drive safely while using phone… then crashes into car in front

Motorist had previously complained about the cyclist riding at “3mph”

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