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Number of cyclists killed on British roads up 40% in 2020

DfT claims rise reflects greater aggregate distance travelled by bike – but Cycling UK believes poor driving is behind the increase

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Cycling UK heads to Court of Appeal over scrapped Shoreham-By-Sea pop-up cycle lane

Charity’s application for judicial review of West Sussex County Council’s decision to remove facility was refused by High Court judge last month

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‘The world's biggest bike ride’ to take place on 30th May

Anyone can take part in the event - all you need to do is sign up online and get cycling

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Cycling UK and OS Maps bikepacking - Sam Jones in Surrey Hills

Cycling UK and OS Maps launch campaign to get people out on a bikepacking adventure once a month

Organisations encourage people to explore the outdoors while helping care for the environment

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Bolton Abbey security guard told cyclist he was there to stop people riding bikes through estate

Another rider said: “This chap here would be more suitable at a nightclub on a Friday night”

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What “Golden Age for Cycling”? The English council spending least on active travel is home to Boris Johnson’s constituency

Hillingdon Council spent just 20 pence per person on cycling and walking last year according to figures obtained by Cycling UK

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Duke of Devonshire employs security guards to keep cyclists off estate

"Cyclists should be able to enjoy the special qualities of our National Parks, instead they are being faced by security guards more appropriately employed outside of nightclubs”

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Cycling UK unveils new 150-mile off-road route for Cornwall

West Kernow Way is fourth long-distance trail devised by the charity and will be ready to ride in September

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Cyclists and pedestrians “still in the dark” on Humber Bridge closure says Cycling UK

Charity repeats call for clarification on process behind closure and when footways may reopen

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Cycling UK questions Humber Bridge Board on closure of footways to cyclists and pedestrians

National Cycling Charity seeks clarification on issues ncluding when footways may reopen and what alternative arrangements are planned for commuters

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