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Bicycle in Rome

Cycling on Italy’s roads is ‘like going to war’ says national team coach

Country’s president urged to ensure that planned highway code reforms to protect riders go through

Fri, Nov 29, 2019 17:55
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European Flags outside Commission building (picture Xavier Häpe, Wikimedia Commons)

UK to adopt EU rules that will make new vehicles safer for cyclists from 2022

Direct vision lorries and buses and advanced emergency braking are among features to be made mandatory

Wed, Mar 27, 2019 17:45
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Bespoked 2013 sneak peak – Faggin leather bike bell

Cycling and the law – bicycle bells

With a debate in the Lords on road safety turning to bicycle bells, cycling law expert Mark Hambleton questions whether they're really the right solution

Thu, Jul 19, 2018 11:00
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Cycling and the law: The new ‘dangerous cycling’ law is a dangerous distraction

The government could bring in a 'dangerous cycling' law – cycling law expert Mark Hambleton argues that there are more important things to review on our roads

Fri, Apr 13, 2018 11:34
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Involved in a crash? Here’s a modest proposal

In the wake of the Charlie Alliston case there's only one sensible thing to do — but you're not going to like it

Tue, Aug 29, 2017 15:53
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FDJ pro’s safety plea after driver knocks him off bike in Italy

Davide Cimolai escaped with bumps and bruises – but his bike was destroyed

Tue, May 30, 2017 13:13
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Speeding & driver distraction seen as biggest road dangers – but many admit to going too fast, or driving while distracted, survey finds

“What drivers believe is the biggest threat, and the bad behaviours they engage in, don’t match up,” says charity Brake

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 14:31
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Cycling campaigners rethink DfT’s “victim blaming” Think! video

Meanwhile, government department releases another road safety video - this one aimed at drivers

Mon, Sep 26, 2016 15:56
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Cyclist and bus in London (copyright Simon MacMichael)

London cyclist casualties fell 10% in 2015

Latest Transport for London figures show a downward trend in cycling deaths and injuries, but concerns have been raised over motorcyclist safety

Thu, Jun 30, 2016 10:19
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Motorbikes (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Fall in road offences due to reduction in traffic police says Transport Committee

Report also describes “an ever increasing problem with pedal cyclist casualties”

Tue, Mar 15, 2016 15:49
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