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Temporary cycling and walking bridge planned while Hammersmith Bridge repaired

Transport for London (TfL) is reportedly in favour of installing a temporary bridge for cyclists and walkers to provide them with a route across the Thames while Hammersmith Bridge is repaired, while rejecting an alternative proposal for a bridge for motor vehicles to be installed alongside the existing structure while works are carried out.The Grade … Read more

South London cyclist killed in collision involving lorry

A London cyclist has been killed in a collision involving a lorry on the South Circular Road in Catford.The Metropolitan Police Service says that officers were called to the scene at Ravensbourne Park, near Catford railway station, at 6.39am this morning.The victim, a male cyclist whose age is not yet known, was pronounced dead at … Read more

‘Cyclists are always breaking the law and are a menace on the roads’ – cycling myths debunked

Cyclists stand accused of putting themselves and others in danger on Britain’s roads by constantly breaking the law. Certain newspapers seem obsessed with cyclists supposedly terrorising the streets and you see comments on social media all the time condemning the behaviour of ‘Lycra louts’.  Our articles on changes to the Highway Code, including the introduction of a Hierarchy of … Read more

Sportful Fiandre Pro Jacket

Sportful’s Fiandre Pro jacket commands a big price but it offers big performance for tackling horrible weather, protecting you from rain and wind well beyond the point other jackets would have succumbed to the elements, wrapped up with fit and comfort that has been refined over the years. Pros: Keeps wind and rain out; fit; … Read more

Queensbury Tunnel row: Bradford Council urges Transport Secretary to intervene

The leader of Bradford City Council has called on Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps to intervene in the ongoing row over the disused Queensbury Tunnel, which campaigners are hoping to turn into Europe’s longest cycling tunnel.Earlier this month, Highways England, which maintains the tunnel on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT), ceased inspection … Read more

Ireland to introduce dangerous overtaking of cyclists law

Ireland is to introduce a specific offence of dangerous overtaking of cyclists, although earlier plans to introduce a minimum safe passing distance will not be enacted.The new offence, which will be laid on the statute books on 12 November by Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross, will attract a maximum fine of €120.Until now, … Read more