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Bikes make up one sixth of Central London traffic, says TfL

Boris Johnson says record-breaking figures justify investment in infrastructure
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London Cycle Hire charges to be overhauled in January

TfL says new pricing structure easier to understand - but it doubles cost of journey of 30-60 minutes
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River Lea and Olympic Stadium (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cycle Hire scheme to expand to Olympic Park - but not until nearly 4 years after London 2012

Sponsorship clash between Barclays and London 2012 partner Lloyds TSB meant site missed out in initial expansion
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Free Boris Bikes on 16 and 17 August to mark scheme's 4th birthday

Celebrations also include mass ride in Hyde Park and women-only ride in Regent's Park
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Boris Bike turns up in Wolverhampton – 3 years after disappearing in London

Hire bike found 12 hours’ ride from capital in Bradley – well, 12 hours’ ride if your surname is Wiggins, maybe
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Top brands up for sponsoring London Cycle Hire Scheme as tender process opens (+ video)

TfL expects to announce new partner for scheme in early 2015
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US bike hire schemes linked with greater risk of head injury - or are they?

Study claims US cities with share programs see greater proportion of head injuries among all bike-related injuries - but the number of head injures went down
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Boris Beast

Boris Bikes need a new sponsor - help turn them into Boris BEASTS with this crowdfunding campaign

Help give Boris Bikes a jungle makeover - complete with tail - by crowdfunding new £37.5m sponsorship bid
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Feeling VERY fit? Why not race a Boris bike around Smithfield Market?

Get in line for the chance to sprint round 5 laps at the London Nocturne
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Boris bikes fuel rising prices in London rental market, says lettings agency

Research shows soaring demand - and rents - in previously unfashionable areas as bike hire puts tube stations within reach
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