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Sacked health minister hoped cyclist asking for more cycle lanes would be “mown down by an HGV” in “disgraceful” WhatsApp messages

Active travel campaigners "appalled" and suggest Labour politician Andrew Gwynne's comments "speak volumes about the contempt some politicians have for road violence".

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 10:09

Birkenhead to Liscard active travel plans

Cycling “misinformation” blamed for “aggressive, vocal minority” opposing major cycle lane plans, as Tory councillor accused of spreading rumours to alarm residents about “cycle chaos”

Plan for 28 new cycle lanes being undermined by falsehoods that have been "repeatedly pushed for years", councillor suggests in call to listen to "silent majority" over outspoken "naysayers"

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 16:28

Brompton CEO warns chancellor about removing tariffs on Chinese bikes (road.cc/HM Treasury)

Brompton CEO warns chancellor removing tariffs on Chinese bikes could “kill” folding bicycle brand

Profits at Brompton plummeted by over 99% in 2024, the bike brand's chief now warning that removing tariffs would flood the UK market with "sophisticated, well-organised and well-resourced" Chinese competitors

Tue, Jan 14, 2025 12:26

London cyclists (Ayad Hendy via Unsplash)

Cycling UK and British Cycling urge Labour to “significantly increase” active travel budget to 10% of transport spending

What will new government's first Budget look like for cycling?

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 12:23

Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

Labour government to invest “unprecedented levels of funding” in cycling

New Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says access to safe cycle routes "essential" for tackling carbon footprint and pointed to the "hundreds of thousands, if not millions" of GP appointments that could be reduced each year through active travel investment

Tue, Aug 20, 2024 10:06

Cycling UK calls on Labour government to put “divisive rhetoric” around active travel to bed “once and for all” with “coherent and committed” investment for cycling

The cycling charity has asked the government to commit 10% of the total transport budget to active travel, arguing this would bring huge dividends for public health and the environment

Mon, Jul 22, 2024 11:17

On your bike! How did the politicians who made questionable comments about cycling get on at the general election?

More than a few familiar faces will now be searching for something to fill their time

Sat, Jul 06, 2024 10:00

Heavitree and Whipton Active Streets trial, Exeter (Heavitree and Whipton Liveable Neighbourhood Group)

Cyclists blast Mail’s “appalling lie” that LTN stopped doctors visiting patients; Yellow cards introduced to pro cycling to clamp down on dangerous riding and driving during races; Keir Starmer: Labour is “on the side of drivers” + more on the live blog

We may be smack bang in the middle of party manifesto week (perhaps that’s why it’s dragging along so slowly?), but hey – at least the Tour de Suisse is on and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news on the Wednesday live blog. That’s something, right?

Wed, Jun 12, 2024 08:49

Kensington Palace Gardens (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 by LondonEnte on Flickr).jpg

Banning cyclists and pedestrians from Britain’s “most expensive street” slammed “a selfish and spiteful act” by Labour candidate standing for election in the area

The Crown Estate claimed the decision was made to "prioritise safety and wellbeing" after complaints about "dangerous" cyclists causing "near misses" and putting residents and diplomats "at risk"

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 11:06

Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

“Dangerous cycling” law will be passed following election, Labour and Conservatives confirm

A Labour spokesperson said the party "will change the law to protect people from dangerous cycling", the Conservatives having already committed to resuming the process to pass stricter legislation if they win July's election

Tue, May 28, 2024 10:28

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