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Cyclist in London Pinnacle road bike – copyright Simon MacMichael

“Chronic underfunding” of active travel makes England the “poor relation” compared to Scotland and Wales says Cycling UK

Charity backs new Institute for Public Policy Research report calling on next government to ramp up spending

Thu, Feb 08, 2024 14:54

Dooring – What is it, what does the law say and what should you do if it happens to you while cycling?

A dooring incident is every cyclist’s nightmare, and can lead to serious injury or even be fatal in the worst cases. Here's everything you need to know about a danger to cyclists that is sadly too common

Wed, Dec 13, 2023 17:22

Keyhole Bridge before and after, Poole (via Cycling UK).PNG

Rat-run bridge will remain open to motor traffic, insists council – despite Cycling UK proclaiming “victory” for cyclists and walkers following legal challenge

The local authority has denied conceding that the decision to reopen the road to motorists was “unlawful”, claiming it reached an agreement with the cycling charity to “avoid further conflict and reduce costs”

Sun, Dec 03, 2023 19:13

Victory for cyclists and walkers in legal challenge to council decision to reopen narrow bridge to motor traffic

Cycling UK says outcome of Keyhole Bridge case underlines need for local authorities to evaluate benefits of temporary active travel schemes before removing them

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 15:46

Crack on Island Lane, Winmarleigh (Lancashire Coroner)

“Britain’s pothole crisis costs cyclists’ lives”: Campaigners say new funding to fix road defects – which the government claims will alleviate “misery” for motorists – “must not ignore” people on bikes

Cycling UK has called for road maintenance guidance to be updated to make sure potholes which kill or seriously injure cyclists are fixed

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 18:41

Thirlmere protest (@Niallsspence/Twitter)

“Beyond credulity” – Cycling UK slams council’s assertion that busy Lake District road is safe alternative to closed National Cycle Network route

Charity invites members of Cumberland Council to join it for a ride on the A591 to experience road first-hand

Fri, Nov 10, 2023 11:24

More than 1,000 cyclists and walkers protest proposed permanent closure of quiet route that is “key part” of National Cycling Network

An online petition has been signed nearly 10,000 times, while Cycling UK has urged people to oppose the proposed closure which would force vulnerable road users to use a busy A-road "hemmed in by walls with fast flowing traffic and heavy goods vehicles"

Mon, Nov 06, 2023 16:12

“Hope is not a strategy”: Cycling UK slams government’s funding reductions holding back cycling and walking progress

A damning criticism of the active travel policies comes after a government report claimed "disappointingly slow progress" meaning the 2025 targets will not be met

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 13:30

Cycling signs (copyright Simon MacMichael) (23)

Cycling charity accuses Conservatives of “ill-fated attempt to win” votes with pro-motoring policies “undermining” active travel success

Cycling UK reacted to transport secretary Mark Harper's party conference speech by calling on the government to create a plan which includes all modes of transport, describing the proposal as "like trying to complete a jigsaw with half the pieces missing"

Mon, Oct 02, 2023 14:16

Rishi Sunak’s ‘Plan for Motorists’ will “rob people of choice” and force them to drive, say cycling and walking campaigners

“This is a plan that looks no further than one way of travelling and will make the roads worse for those occasions when people do need to drive”

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 10:59