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Late July start for Tour de France according to latest reports

Organisers ASO tight-lipped for now, but no logistics problem forecast if race is delayed

Tue, Apr 07, 2020 15:01
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North Circular Road, lunchtime 7 April 2020 (copyright Simon MacMichael)

UK road traffic falls to lowest levels in 65 years due to lockdown

Traffic returns to levels last seen in 1955 – when there were more than seven times fewer licensed motor vehicles

Tue, Apr 07, 2020 11:49
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Where’s Cavvy? (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Times latest newspaper accused of trying to shame cyclists with dodgy telephoto pics

Thunderer joins Mail and Sun on media list of shame for misrepresenting cyclists social distancing

Mon, Apr 06, 2020 16:50
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Strava launches NHS Active challenge and it raises £80k before it even starts

The challenge asks Strava users to give a fiver (or more) and get active for 12 days in a row

Mon, Apr 06, 2020 15:10
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Cyclist inHyde Park (picture copyright Britishcycling.org_.uk)

Updated: Health secretary says no plans to ban cycling and other exercise – after suggesting earlier that it might be

Matt Hancock says "the current rules must be followed"

Sun, Apr 05, 2020 20:30
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Cycling UK offers free membership to NHS staff – pass the news on to anyone you know who could benefit

Charity will give three months' membership free and is asking for donations to help keep key workers moving

Fri, Apr 03, 2020 16:14
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Don’t mess it up! As warm weekend looms, cyclists reminded to ride responsibly

Arguably there's never been a better time to be a (solo) cyclist but after two weeks of lockdown, Cycling UK says sunny weather may prove too tempting for some riders

Fri, Apr 03, 2020 13:54
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Chop CHop delivery riders

Sainsbury’s relaunches Chop Chop bike delivery service for stay-at-home shoppers in Central London

Closed store in Blackfriars will serve homes within a 3km radius, service may expand elsewhere in London and UK

Fri, Apr 03, 2020 09:34
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Campaigners call for reversal of Richmond Park cycling ban – and so does Jeremy Vine

Local campaign groups, London Cycling Campaign, and CPRE and Jeremy Vine urge Royal Parks to allow solo cycling in park

Thu, Apr 02, 2020 18:40
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Brompton NHS Staff

Brompton Bike Hire in fundraising drive to make more bikes for NHS workers – here’s how you can help

West London-based folding bike brand will also donate up to £100,000 to get staff to hospitals

Thu, Apr 02, 2020 11:08
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