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Rishi Sunak urged by Walking and Cycling Alliance to reverse proposed cuts to “essential” active travel funding

“In one move, this government has effectively devastated the legacy of successive Conservative administrations and their work to get Britain cycling,” says Cycling UK

Wed, Mar 15, 2023 16:01
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“Disappointing”: Department for Transport drops out of All-Party meeting on Highway Code changes as publicity issue discussed

Some speakers said there were concerns around communication of changes that "many people don't even know about", while an AA survey suggested most drivers agreed with principles such as cyclists riding two abreast

Tue, Mar 14, 2023 17:58
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The victim of a hit-and-run is calling for a National Dashcam Safety Portal

Delays to introduction of online road safety portal putting cyclists “at risk”, says Cycling UK

“Not only have the police failed to deliver justice in my case, they are failing to ensure our roads are kept safe from those who pose the greatest danger to others”, says hit-and-run victim

Sat, Mar 04, 2023 13:02
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Making cycling e-asier

Free e-bikes: Cycling UK loan scheme comes to Leicester

Coincidentally launched just as the firm running the city's e-bike hire scheme collapsed

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 12:35
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Velothon Wales

Welsh government review “most significant change” in UK roads building policy in 20 years, says Cycling UK

According to the review, future road investment will only be considered for projects that reduce carbon emissions, support a shift to cycling, walking, and public transport, and improve safety

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 12:28
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Cycling UK threatens council with legal action over “unlawful” decision to keep rat-run open

The charity has penned a letter to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) outlining its intention to challenge the decision to keep the route open to motor vehicles

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 17:41
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Most drivers still don’t know Highway Code changes, poll shows

Cycling UK has called on the government to commit funding to a long-term awareness campaign

Sat, Jan 28, 2023 08:00
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“Entrenched car culture”: Brits spending up to 19% of income on cars is stifling active travel, claims cycling campaign group

Despite Bike Is Best's report showing the eye-watering figures people will pay to keep their cars on the road, 48% of respondents said they could not afford a bike

Mon, Jan 09, 2023 12:51
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South London, Kent and Surrey borders

New warning as thieves target cyclists in countryside around London

Muggers are encouraged by high rewards and little chance of being caught, says Cycling UK

Fri, Dec 30, 2022 16:39
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Getting unused bikes out of sheds and garages and back on road works, says Cycling UK

Charity says one in three people responding to its Big Bike Revival initiative use bike for one in two journeys they previously did by car

Thu, Dec 29, 2022 19:22
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