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Unlimited exercise allowed from Wednesday, says PM Boris Johnson – although existing legislation placed no limits

People who can't work from home encouraged to return to work, but ideally commuting on foot or by bike

Sun, May 10, 2020 18:20

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End hostility towards cyclists urge British Cycling and Cycling UK

Organisations jointly pen open letter after number of anti-cyclist incidents during lockdown

Mon, May 04, 2020 15:11

coronavirus – cyclists rides past social distance warning

Getting people riding to work key part of government’s post-lockdown plan, says transport secretary

Grant Shapps also expected to announce funding to councils for pop-up cycle lanes in coming days

Mon, May 04, 2020 13:35

graphene battery – via Adobe Stock photos

Could e-bikes be about to get even more eco-friendly? Researchers develop rechargeable graphene batteries

In partnership with Trinity College Dublin, Graphene Flagship claim to have produced rechargeable batteries and energy storage devices that are non-toxic because of their graphene construction

Fri, May 01, 2020 13:05

North Circular Road, lunchtime 7 April 2020 (copyright Simon MacMichael)

“We’ve only got weeks” to change UK’s cities for the better, warns Chris Boardman

Appeal comes as AA survey suggests a third of drivers may cycle, walk or run more once lockdown eases

Wed, Apr 29, 2020 15:29

Egan Bernal and Geraint Thomas, 2019 Tour de France

Updated: Confusion over how plans to exit lockdown may affect Tour de France

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe reveals plan to ease country out of confinement

Tue, Apr 28, 2020 16:01

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Deliveroo rider in York fined by ‘confrontational’ police officer who grabbed his bike (+ video)

Union says council had said ban on bikes would be raised during lockdown - something the council denies

Tue, Apr 28, 2020 11:23

Cycling UK fears Welsh Government guidance to only ride within walking distance of home may deter people from cycling

Charity is seeking further clarification of last week’s updated guidance

Mon, Apr 27, 2020 14:29

broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

15 cyclists killed on UK roads in first month of lockdown – here’s what we know so far

Two incidents appear not to have involved another vehicle; arrests made in three cases but investigations continue

Sun, Apr 26, 2020 13:51

Cycle thefts down by 25% during COVID-19 lockdown

Early figures show drop in cycle thefts, with 78% reduction across transport network alone - but new cyclists warned to protect bikes

Fri, Apr 24, 2020 15:05