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The injuries suffered by cyclist Jaiqi Liu, hit by Chris Grayling MP’s ministerial car door, has prompted a mocking response from Sunday Times columnist Rod Liddle. Cycling UK Policy Director Roger Geffen reacts.
When the Guardian released footage of Transport Secretary Chris Grayling 'car-…
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says he wants us to "use our cars less". Yet his department's spending plans are still speeding off in the wrong direction. In this blog Cycling UK Policy Director Roger Geffen urges the Transport Secretary to set evidence-based targets for a low-carbon future, with funding allocations to match…
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Cyclists should behave responsibly and legally, but the law should recognise that they pose little harm and should not have to choose between keeping safe and obeying rules.
This briefing looks at current legislation. We are preparing a companion briefing on calls to regulate cyclists…
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Which of the Department for Transport’s announcements made today will make the most difference to active travel? And which will last more than one summer? Cycling UK asks
To launch the Government’s 'Summer of Cycling and Walking' campaign, the Department for Transport (DfT) made a number of…
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On 4 May, Greater Manchester will go to the polls to elect a new 'Metro Mayor'. Cycling UK and Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign are calling on all candidates to support a set of three asks.
ContextGreater Manchester champions cycling on a global stage for Britain with its…
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At a time of political support for cycling there are lots of promises and opportunities, Cycling UK chief executive Sarah Mitchell explores why 2022 will be the time to ensure that they deliver.
2021 was full of surprises – some of them much more pleasant than others – and so attempting to…
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'More' as well as 'safer' cycling can and should go hand-in-hand.
If more people cycled instead of driving, not only would the population grow healthier, breathe cleaner air and benefit from a drop in carbon emissions from transport, but the roads would be safer for…
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The Sunday Times has apologised for publishing an article described by Cycling UK as 'inflammatory' and 'in seriously poor taste'.
A national newspaper says an article by controversial columnist Rod Liddle, in which he says he was tempted to stretch piano…
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Do you ride with a group? Or would you like to? Cycling UK’s guide to group etiquette will show you how to get the most out of the experience
Joining a group ride is more than just a chance to make some new friends – there is no better way to find the best cycle routes, bike shops and cafés…
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Andrew McClean, engagement officer for Northern Ireland, outlines Cycling UK's attempts to obtain answers from the Department for Infrastructure on a catalogue of unanswered questions on behalf of our members and people who cycle across Northern Ireland
The focus of Cycling UK's …
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