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Mobike in Manchester (Sian Dibben)

All 1,000 Mobikes removed from Manchester… but they’ll be back, and in greater numbers

Bikes must now be parked within smaller geographic area but firm says this will expand as it adds more bikes

Wed, Nov 15, 2017 11:19
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British Cycling joins Manchester mayor Andy Burnham’s ‘congestion conversation’

Calls for network of cycle infrastructure and restrictions on where people drive and park

Fri, Nov 03, 2017 13:12
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Oxford Road cycle counter by day

5,000+ cyclists using protected cycleway in Manchester

Cycle counter data shows massive success of new infrastructure

Sat, Oct 28, 2017 09:16
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Chris Boardman questions Greater Manchester Police after it responds to reports of inconsiderate cycling by advocating reflectors

GMP Twitter accounts still not exactly ‘on message’ when it comes to cycling

Fri, Sep 15, 2017 15:33
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Greater Manchester Police apologises after suggesting that cyclists not ‘weave in and out of traffic’ following second death in a week

Chris Boardman has asked that roads policing enforcement “focuses more squarely on those that can do the most harm to others”

Tue, Sep 05, 2017 10:45
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Manchester man who tried to sell a Mobike landed with fine

Online seller claimed ‘authorities aren’t interested’ – police disagree

Fri, Sep 01, 2017 16:12
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Boardman says cycling on British roads is mentally exhausting

Speaks of ambitious plans to make cycling “the easiest option” for many journeys around Manchester

Fri, Sep 01, 2017 10:34
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Manchester hit and run driver charged with causing cyclist’s death by dangerous driving

Police appeal for witnesses

Tue, Aug 29, 2017 12:42
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Mancunians dialed 999 about Mobikes daily in early days of scheme – but issues declining and firm has asked city if it can expand

Several early reports were due to unfamiliarity with the mechanics of dockless bike-sharing

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 11:13
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Near miss of the day 28: Driver turns across cyclist at speed

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Manchester

Sat, Aug 19, 2017 15:06
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