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Daily Mail story Richard Littlejohn

Highway Code changes: Daily Mail publishes “error-strewn” Richard Littlejohn column attacking cyclists

National newspapers publish provocative opinion pieces, one titled: 'Bike lane Britain...the Great Leap Backwards' another, 'Pedal-pushers have taken over British roads'

Tue, Jan 25, 2022 11:18
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Two abreast – cheltenham flyer tori and skardy 2

“If you’re a competent driver it shouldn’t cause any issues”: Cyclists react to Highway Code change outrage

There has been a lot of noise on TV, radio, national newspapers (and from a loophole-loving lawyer) recently...but what do cyclists think about the Highway Code changes?

Mon, Jan 24, 2022 17:47
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Nick Freeman Mr Loophole talkRadio Mike Graham

Expect carnage and more danger…Mr Loophole rants about Highway Code changes to talkRadio’s Mike Graham

Nick Freeman, the lawyer notorious for obtaining not guilty verdicts for celebrities charged with motoring offences, slammed the changes as "ill-conceived"

Mon, Jan 24, 2022 13:31
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Dutch Reach

Press misrepresents Highway Code changes – just days before they come into force

Two major newspapers wrongly claim drivers face fines if they don’t use Dutch Reach technique when opening door

Sun, Jan 23, 2022 16:08
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Government slammed for not informing public of Highway Code changes aimed at protecting cyclists and pedestrians just days before they come into effect

AA says poll of its members finds that one in three are still unaware of new rules – and shadow minister says they will be “totally meaningless” if people are unaware

Sat, Jan 22, 2022 13:57
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Cyclist in traffic (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Public must be told about Highway Code changes, says Cycling UK

Effect of new rules aimed at protecting vulnerable road users will be limited if people are unaware of them, says charity

Thu, Dec 30, 2021 07:13
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2021 in review Dec 2021

2021 in review – the year’s biggest cycling stories including Highway Code clashes, Allez Opi-Omi, Mr Loophole, really brazen bike thieves + more

From brazen bike thieves to the Allez Opi-Omi woman who created chaos at the Tour de France, here’ s what hit the headlines

Wed, Dec 29, 2021 10:32
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podcast episode 14 – image credit Chad Tavernia

What does it take to ride 100 miles out of the saddle? Plus what the road.cc team wants to see in 2022 on episode 14 of the road.cc Podcast

In the last pod before Christmas, we speak to Chad Tavernia about his crazy record-breaking saddleless century rides and look forward to 2022

Thu, Dec 23, 2021 15:59
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Cyclist in traffic (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Two in three drivers unaware of forthcoming changes to Highway Code, says AA

Motoring organisation urges Department for Transport to run awareness campaign ahead of new rules coming into effect at end of January

Thu, Dec 16, 2021 19:39
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Chiswick High Road 02 copyright Simon MacMichael

Highway Code changes: ‘What about cyclists, or do the rules not apply to them?’

Our recent article on the new version prompted an inbox full of whataboutery ... so here are the answers

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 14:03
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