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Tom rides his tricycle out through the sliding doors of the Park Street cycle park, Cambridge

“It’s not something we should advertise as secure”: Cycle park plagued by bike theft “epidemic”, with cyclists now too fearful to use it

The Cambridge site was the country’s first “secure” cycle park — built by repurposing car parking spaces — but has now become a frequent target for thieves in the UK’s top-ranked city for bike thefts

Wed, Jun 11, 2025 11:11
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Westbrook Centre plans, Cambridge

‘Cycling rat-run’ proposals divide residents amid claims cut-throughs in new development could “worsen already dangerous cycling patterns”

Locals say access points through a new science and research campus would help create safer cycling and walking routes, especially for schoolchildren, enabling residents to avoid “dangerous areas”

Wed, Apr 17, 2024 15:46
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Cambridge kerbed cycleway (picture via Cambridgeshire County Council)

“Cyclists deserve far greater priority”: Former council leader calls on local authority to fix broken roads after pothole crash put him in hospital

The former Labour leader and cyclist spent four nights in hospital after his crash and noted that the pothole had been known to the council for months

Fri, Dec 15, 2023 13:39
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2022 cycling in ice snow icy road conditions

Councillor feels wrath of “Jordan Peterson and Tories across the land” by saying gritting routes “can be sexist” and “must change” to help cyclists and pedestrians

Councillor Alex Beckett's call to review which roads should be gritted in Cambridgeshire has become the latest local transport issue to reach a wider audience on social media

Sun, Feb 19, 2023 12:25
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Cambridge King’s Parade barrier

Cycling campaigners urge rethink of Cambridge anti-terrorism barriers

Barriers on King’s Parade – one of UK’s busiest streets for cyclists – become operational tomorrow

Sun, Jan 12, 2020 17:06
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Cambridge Railway Station CyclePoint 15 (copyright Simon MacMichael).JPG

Rail operator faces threat of legal action over broken station cycle security promise

Cambridge City Council considers planning enforcement against Greater Anglia due to thefts at UK's biggest bike parking facility

Thu, Oct 24, 2019 15:56
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20mph sign (CC licensed by EdinburghGreens via Flickr)

Debate about effectiveness of Cambridge 20mph zones

Only small changes being reported following first wave of changes

Sat, Nov 29, 2014 11:36
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Launch of Cambridgeshire Cycling Partnership (picture credit Cambridgeshire County Council)

Cambridgeshire aims to seal Tour de France legacy through launch of local cycling partnership

Sky Ride Local events next month will be first step to getting even more people in county on bikes

Thu, Oct 30, 2014 01:10
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Pro-Teq Starpath at Christ’s Pieces in Cambridge

Video: Cambridge gets world’s first glow in the dark path – coming soon to a city near you?

Light-emitting UV crystals save time and cost and improve safety, says company behind concept

Mon, Oct 21, 2013 20:56
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Bikes outside Pembroke College Cambridge

Eric Pickles: Cambridge motorists (and shops) suffer due to council’s focus on cycling “elite”

Council says Communities Secretary wrong and its policies are supported by retailers; evidence from elsewhere suggests cycling positive for shops

Fri, Aug 30, 2013 11:02
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