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Thousands of cycling protesters take over German motorway The 36km protest forms part of a bid to secure more cycling infrastructure, including a state-wide bike network, improved road safety measures and tougher action on climate change #cycling
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Durham Roads Policing Unit delivers mic-drop reply to those (including Sajid Javid) claiming five-year-old cyclist shouldn't be on the road #cycling
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Row over Dorset cycle lane that drivers claim is “too wide” - Council chairman responds by saying that if drivers continue to cause crashes, they will have more roadspace taken away to make them slow down #cycling
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Texas cyclist shoots driver who deliberately crashed into his riding partner; Police say he was justified in using firearm because he feared for his life #cycling
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1 year
"Drivers see cyclists as an object that interferes with their journey. NOT as a human being who has goals, a life, loved ones" Pro cyclist Imogen Cotter launches road safety campaign in Ireland asking drivers to "slow down" #cycling
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The driver, who ran the two cyclists over killing them instantly and had pleaded guilty in court, had his prison sentence suspended by the judge... Now, the deceased' widows are suing him for over £200,000 in damages #cycling
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3-year old cycles 55km from Bristol to Bath and back #cycling
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“Just f***ing rude”: Newly retired Richie Porte “already tired of seeing comments about his weight” “His weight shouldn’t even be a conversation,” says Gemma Porte, as social media users comment on former Ineos rider’s retirement post #cycling
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"Our findings add to this growing research, suggesting that cyclists wearing safety attire, particularly high-visibility vests, may be dehumanised more so than cyclists without safety attire"
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"A cyclist who cycles at walking pace simply takes up less space than a cyclist walking with a bicycle": Ghent City Council to ban 'cyclists dismount' signs #cycling
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3 years
Did you use Ever Ready lights? Take a (badly-lit) trip down Memory Lane #cycling
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5 years
ScotRail unveils forthcoming West Highland Line carriages with space for 20 bikes #cycling
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“I’ll knock your f***ing teeth in!” Road rage motorist who got out of car to threaten cyclists after pulling recklessly into bike box was driving whilst disqualified and without insurance He was arrested that night and will be sentenced in May #cycling
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“It’s the same old ‘bikes are a menace’, while ignoring the deadly cars right next door” Council says raised pedestrian crossing installed on bike lane to “slow fast-moving cyclists” – but not on adjacent “deadly” road used by lorry drivers #cycling
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Police urge against scrapping low traffic neighbourhood, saying it reduces crime; Met highlights big fall in anti-social behaviour in Tower Hamlets area where council wants to ditch Liveable Streets scheme (consultation ends tomorrow, link in article)
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“It’s a public road!” Cheddar Gorge Road will close once a month to motor traffic to make cycling and walking safer and more enjoyable, but drivers aren’t happy
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"I think people on their bikes should be left alone. They're breathing fresh air and they're not going to infect you": Former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett dismisses Sky News question about police stopping cyclists #cycling
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Close passing van driver banned for 12 months and ordered to pay over £700 in costs after narrowly missing cyclist and oncoming motorist The driver, who was convicted last week of dangerous driving, was also handed 100 hours of community service #cycling
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“My friends did incredible. I just had some great friends today…” “I thought I’d help a brother out…” It was a Friends Reunited special at the Giro today, as Geraint Thomas gave Mark Cavendish a helping hand on his way to a farewell stage win #Giro2023
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7 years
Evans Cycles stops advertising with Mail, Sun and Express - "these outlets go against our core values" #cycling
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3 years
“The justice system has let my beloved Lorraine down,” says widower after speeding driver who killed his wife given suspended sentence, asking, “Why does society in general think that speeding is a low-level crime?” #cycling
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I borrowed a cargo bike to get a chest of drawers across London – and it was great fun Route rethink took me into traffic jams, but it was still a quick and easy way to get my old furniture to its new home #cycling
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“Maybe the councillors would like to demonstrate how wonderful their new piece of cycling infrastructure is on the opening day” Cyclists blast new cycling “stairway to A&E”… seemingly “commissioned by Danny MacAskill” #cycling
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"Cycling saved my life", says Queen's Brian May: during his recovery from a heart attack that believes was brought on by coronavirus, the legendary Queen guitarist said cycling was crucial to his recovery. #cycling
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Just Stop Oil begin slow cycling protests “We are happy to show solidarity with cyclists everywhere and ask them to join us in civil resistance,” the group said #cycling
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Edinburgh helmet cam cyclist deletes Twitter and YouTube accounts after social media pile-on Rider caught 12 drivers using handheld mobiles in one day – and became target of abusive and threatening tweets in apparently co-ordinated attack #cycling
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New law in California means drivers must change lanes when overtaking cyclists Passing distance being increased from current 3 feet to minimise “conflict points and risk of near misses or crashes” #cycling
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Cyclist who broke motorist’s jaw cleared of assault – because of driver’s close pass; Magistrate says driver overtaking with just 20cm space “deprived the defendant of the power of self-control” #cycling
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Belgian TV show takes politicians for a bike ride to show them poor infrastructure - then confronts them with 500 relatives of cyclists killed on country's roads #cycling
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"Put all the bad drivers on bicycles, and nobody dies": Jeremy Vine's road safety idea starts a discussion about mandatory cycling hours as part of learning to drive #cycling
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Drug driver who killed two charity cyclists jailed for 70 years – despite insisting head-on crash was “a horrific accident” “This is not an accident. There was a series of intentional decisions you made,” the judge told motorist Mandy Benn #cycling
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The farmer filmed drafting Rigoberto Urán has a brand new bike for his efforts: Urán presented 54-year-old Ivan with a Cannondale race bike and proper cycling kit to replace his baggy khakis... #cycling
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3 years
Mark Cavendish edits sign to mark 31st Tour de France stage win. #cycling
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6 years
Man completes 200-mile ride on bike of daughter who died aged 7 - and raises almost £40,000 for brain tumour charity: #cycling
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4 years
The best Near Miss of the Day video we've ever had ... Instant karma as driver makes close pass on cyclist - and immediately gets pulled over and fined by police officer following him #cycling
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4 years
A (potential) victory for any cyclists who have needed to move out of a cycle lane to dodge a parked car: as of 22nd June, council parking wardens will be able to ticket drivers parked in mandatory cycle lanes, not just the police. #cycling
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“This shouldn’t be normal, but it is”: Chris Boardman blasts “common criminal behaviour” after overtaking driver “almost kills” charity cyclists... “protected by hi-vis” “I’m not sure she’d have seen me if fireworks were coming out of my head!” #cycling
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Council admits it acted illegally in ripping out emergency bike lane showcased in DfT video West Sussex County Council to pay Cycling UK’s £25,0000 costs after charity took it to court over premature removal of infrastructure #cycling
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Parked cars block cycle lane – while their owners ride static bikes in park Local resident says issue highlights lack of safe cycling provision in Edinburgh #cycling
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Boris Johnson says far more commuters will need to cycle when nation begins to emerge from lockdown #cycling
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New Zealand MP goes into labour, cycles to hospital to give birth; It’s the second time in three years that Green politician Julie Anne Genter has pedalled her way to the maternity ward #cycling
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“Arrogant” speeding driver with drugs and alcohol in his system avoids jail for killing cyclist, as prosecutor says incident was “just below” dangerous driving threshold Harry Bennett was driving at 51mph in a 30 zone when he struck Geoffrey Dean #cycling
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Furious road rage motorist goes viral for confronting cyclist — as car rolls away because he forgot to apply handbrake... #cycling
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Google Maps makes major update to cycling navigation Features include warning of routes with heavy motor traffic and highlighting alternatives with better cycling infrastructure or fewer turns #cycling
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Mark Cavendish sprints to sensational farewell Giro d’Italia stage win in Rome The British champion, aided by an impromptu lead out from Geraint Thomas, convincingly beat Alex Kirsch to secure the 17th Giro stage win of his career #cycling #2023giro #giro
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Peter Sagan comes to the aid of “flabbergasted” British cyclo-tourist in Gran Canaria 63-year-old Willie McColl was stranded with a puncture and no remaining spare tubes when a group of pros, led by the former world champion, stopped to help #cycling
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Luke Rowe buys new bike for Cardiff doctor whose bike was stolen; Team Ineos star steps in after seeing intensive care medic's Twitter post #cycling
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Greater Manchester Police apologised to a cyclist who was told he should be riding next to the kerb and in single file, promising to educate the officer in question and all other staff on the Highway Code. #cycling
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Milan confirms ambitious new cycling network linking 80% of the city to bike paths: the Cambio project features 750 kilometres of bike paths and is due to completed by 2035 #cycling
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Video: Driver calls 999 to report cyclist for not getting out of her way; Footage of a “bizarre sequence events” has racked up nearly 50,000 views on YouTube #cycling
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Chris Boardman says people riding bikes without helmets is “quite wonderful” #cycling
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Cycling and walking MPs call for tougher sentences for motorists driving larger cars, as well as strict enforcement of speed limits A new cross-party report argues that driving the heaviest vehicles should be viewed as an “aggravating factor” #cycling
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4x4 driver escapes punishment after reversing at cyclist and running over dog North Yorkshire Police concluded that the motorist “probably just wanted to speak” to the cyclist after the close pass, and advised the cyclist “not to shout in future” #cycling
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The cyclist had asked the driver to drive carefully, but the driver replied saying, "F*** off or I'll f*** you"... and then went on to run him over, leaving him with serious injuries #cycling
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Welsh cyclist aged 88 completes Land's End to John O'Groats twice to become oldest person to cycle the length of the UK #cycling
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"Cycling makes me feel good": Seven-year-old boy cycles 200-mile London to Paris to raise £35,000 in memory of his dad #cycling
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UPDATE: Coach company suspends employee pending "full investigation" after driver tells cyclist he's "not really bothered" about killing someone when challenged about close pass #cycling
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Nine months after a yet to be identified hit-and-run SUV driver "left her for dead" in a horrific crash, Scottish pro cyclist Christina Mackenzie makes her way back to the peloton and seals a spot in the UCI World Championship #cycling @Lejogmack
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Top TV comedy producer who “flipped the bird” and told CyclingMikey to “go f*** yourself” fined over £2,000 and handed six points for phone use while driving Jimmy Mulville, co-founder of Hat Trick Productions, admitted he was checking a text #cycling
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Family told to remove bike shed due to planning breach; Leicester City Council said the homemade eco bike shed was not in keeping with the Victorian character of the area #cycling
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Obstruct the cycle lane and “expect a ticket” says Merseyside Police, as it cracks down on illegal parking in new experimental bike lane on Kingsley Road #cycling
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Near Miss of the Day 783: aggressive close pass driver offered speed awareness course ends up with £2,460 fine and 6 points after losing two appeals. #cycling
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Professor writes in British Medical Journal that active travel is "best buy" for improving nation's health, recommends better knowledge of Highway Code changes to protect cyclists and more 20mph speed limits to encourage walking and cycling journeys
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“Of all the things to protest… bike lanes?” Protesters call for protected bike lane to be removed… by blocking it and forcing cyclists into traffic #cycling
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“I was so shocked that I wanted to stand up and scream at the judge. He’s ruined my life and he’s essentially got away with it” Cyclist slams “disgraceful” 12-month driving ban and £540 fine for drink driver who “ruined” his life #cycling
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“How could aiming for a young, female cyclist in this manner ever be acceptable to anyone? The lack of empathy, thought, or awareness shown towards Katie and her life highlights that more drivers need educating on how dangerous their vehicles are” #cycling
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North Yorkshire Police says original decision not to act on footage which showed a 4x4 driver close pass a cyclist before reversing back down the road towards him, hitting a dog in the process, “was wrong” and that an investigation is “required” #cycling
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"No family should go through what mine did”: Chris Boardman speaks about losing his mum at the hands of killer driver for the first time, saying his father "never recovered" and describing his anger at the way road crime is treated.
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Near Miss of the Day 806: Shocking footage shows driver reversing at cyclist and running over dog Police said ‘no traffic offences were committed’ and cyclist shouting ‘watch out!’ constituted road rage #cycling
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Video: Driver tells cyclist he can drive safely while using phone... then crashes into car in front #cycling
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Who remembers these lights?
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As the nights draw in, who remembers bike lights like these?
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"People are angry and frightened about the state of our roads... Driving is not a right, it's a privilege" Could Birmingham’s protests to save children from getting killed on the roads mirror the Dutch cycling revolution in Britain? #cycling
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Get cycling to fight obesity, urges Sir Chris Whitty “The idea that the UK is a country you can't actually do cycling is clearly incorrect,” says England’s chief medical officer #cycling
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Petition demanding cyclists "display registration, pay road tax and have insurance" closes after six months... with just 353 signatures #cycling
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“Cyclists are legitimate road users. Maybe all road users should proceed with caution” ‘Cyclists Dismount and Proceed with Caution’ sign at temporary traffic lights branded “discriminatory towards cyclists” by councillors and locals #cycling
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Is this brand new cycle lane already Britain's worst? The new lane in Kingston upon Thames has a slight lamppost-shaped flaw... #cycling
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Journalist admits skewing story to give anti-cycle lane angle “gets more readers.” Traffic data firm Inrix says this morning’s ‘Bike lanes make London world’s most congested city’ headlines were not “accurately representing what we have said” #cycling
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City of London set to replace car park spaces with last-mile cargo bike delivery hub; Amazon Logistics chosen to operate first hub which will remove 85 vans a day from Square Mile's streets #cycling
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Boris Johnson says "not all cyclists are Lycra louts" and "need to be treated with respect and caution" as he announces £2 million cycling and walking boost in Hereford.
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How New Yorkers deal with cars parked in the bike lane #cycling
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"If one of my wins inspires a kid to ride the Tour or Tour de France Femmes then that means the most to me": Mark Cavendish downplays importance of Merckx record, says inspiring youngsters to take up cycling is most important #cycling
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Children cycling to school up 51% in area with School Streets as vehicle emissions fell by 74% #cycling
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BBC amends article which wrongly blamed London being named world’s most congested city on bike lanes, and admits “a range of factors” impact congestion One journalist conceded that an anti-cycling angle “gets more readers” #cycling
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👀 A new Trek Madone, perhaps? We’ll have more details shortly. #CriteriumDuDauphine
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Are daytime bike lights a safety essential? Trek thinks it's time cyclists started using bike lights even in bright conditions. Do you agree? #cycling
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"This has UK written all over it": Another why cyclists don't use the cycle lane classic Will the obstacle be removed or is it a Danny MacAskill lane? #cycling
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"The dreadful events of the past weeks needs to mark a line in the sand" After three cyclists die in hit and run cases in three weeks in Birmingham, campaigners are calling for an "end to road violence" #cycling
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Driver knocks cyclist off bike on purpose – then claims she used to be police officer; Police responding to incident pinned blame on cyclist – though driving instructor who analysed footage says driver acted intentionally #cycling
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Met Police say they want cyclists to wear cameras and report traffic offences #cycling
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