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Road.cc poll result – iPod use while cycling should be discouraged, but not banned, say two in five

Little support for outright ban, while one in three think there are bigger issues to address

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Number of drivers illegally using hand-held mobile phones doubles in two years

Study shows levels of usage even higher now than before stricter penalties were introduced in 2007

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London borough’s cyclists say scary conditions and poor driving biggest deterrents

Waltham Forest cycle campaigners look to get council officials on board by taking them out for a ride

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Cycle ride more likely to end in hospital than travelling by car, says study

Summer months peak for cycling injuries as researchers call for better facilities

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iPod

IPod wearing cyclists identified as new road menace – head of AA calls for action!

CTC says choice should be left to individual and eyesight more important than hearing

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Pedestrian deaths see cyclists targeted on the streets of Philadelphia

Police launch clampdown as politicians propose new laws - but advocacy group says existing legislation should be enforced instead

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Commuter cyclist

MPs respond to national road safety report with call for clampdown on anti social cyclists

MPs air anti-cycling prejudices in response to report calling for better road safety for cyclists and children

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road.cc news

Cyclist sues ministers for damages and wins

Scots ministers forced to pay out for injuries caused by poorly maintained cycle path

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Cycling is growing in Britain and it’s getting safer too …

That's the CTC's interpretation of the latest road traffic stats for the UK

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Govt stats say Britain’s roads now safest in world

Road deaths drop to record low, cycling casualties slightly up, National Audit Office

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